Up Close & Personal - Village Connections

intercultural connections and workshops

2024 Cultural Connections & Celebration in Alberta

The “Up-Close-And-Personal: Village Connections” initiative promotes increased cross-cultural and intercultural connections among ethnocultural groups across Alberta, fostering a sense of unity and belonging. It also cultivates a deeper understanding and appreciation for the diverse cultures and differences in Alberta, contributing to a more inclusive and welcoming environment. 

On August 17th and 24th 2024, we came together to celebrate our cultures. We shared stories, cultural foods, had panel discussions and had fun sharing together.

This program is sponsored by the Government of Alberta.

Village Drumming Session

Enjoy this beautiful therapeutic drumming session with us.

Filipino Dancers

Community Voices

Explore the unique and inspiring stories from members of our community as they share their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs. Each story is a thread in the fabric of our community, and together, they weave a vibrant tapestry of shared humanity and interconnected lives

This program is sponsored by the Government of Alberta.

Panel Discussion on August 24, 2024 at Calgary, Alberta

Panel Discussion on August 17, 2024 at Edmonton, Alberta

South Sudanese Dancers

Indian Song by Mary Thomas

Nazia Performance 1

Nazia Performance 2

Land Acknowledgement by Esther Osunro

Why Cultural Connections - By Tope Olotu

6 Multiculturalism and Antiracism Workshops

Up Close & Personal is one of our Health and Wellness Initiatives. 

In 2023, we hosted a six-part workshop series promoting  inclusivity, diversity, and awareness to combat racism through education and dialogue; the workshop topics are:

  • Workshop 5: Police Action in the Community
  • Workshop 6: Antiracism Solutions That Work
Watch the 8+ hours FREE videos from the workshops. 

Workshop 1 - The Many Faces of Antiracism

Workshop 2 - Leadership And Antiracism

Workshop 3 - It Takes A Village

Understanding the Black, Indigernous and Youth of Color in the Context of the Canadian Society

Workshop 4 - Allyship

PHOTO GALLERY

PAST EVENTS

Embrace diversity, challenge biases, and be part of the change we need

Together, let’s build an inclusive and harmonious society.