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End poverty in a generation: a bold vision & call to action. Join us, and be part of the solution!

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"Any real or perceived shortcomings of the organization lie with the board, and not the staff or the many volunteers that continue to dedicate so much of their time and energy to EPE and its work."

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After 7 years of stewarding City of Edmonton’s strategy to eradicate poverty, EndPovertyEdmonton will effectively wind down its current operations by the end of 2024, and begin reimagining how the organization can return to its roots as a movement.
https://t.co/dOHU5YRId4

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The 2023 EndPovertyEdmonton annual report showcases some of our projects and accomplishments from 2023 with a focus on how our work has contributed to systems change.

https://t.co/e6icza4AgS

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Are you interested in doing business with the City of Edmonton and other public sector institutions? Join the networking event, Purchase with Purpose: Opportunities for Indigenous, diverse and social businesses to sell to the public sector.

https://t.co/qVJUrPVa8k

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Join @palsedmonton and ECALA for workshops and presentations that celebrate diversity and showcase inclusive literacy practices, promote cultural awareness, and build a collaborative community. Register by May 17.

https://t.co/8i3lY4cDw3

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Some useul links about starting a childcare co-op.

Starting a childcare co-op in Alberta Webinar
https://t.co/j8A1bj5kjd

How to get funds to start your childcare co-op
https://t.co/qXlHfrhSzP

Oodenaw: Urban Indigenous Consulting Cooperative case study
https://t.co/ho2WQQRTbf

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#MMIWG #MMIW #MMEIP #MMIW2S

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The Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services has announced that "Alberta's government will continue to extend this funding to the cities and work with them to ensure their low-income transit program continues to be funded in the future." This is great news!

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EndPovertyEdmonton calls on the Alberta government to continue funding subsidized transit fares across the province.

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Read the report here:

https://t.co/TWe5EV0C4Z

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Efforts toward building a truly inclusive economy in Edmonton require us to rethink how we value artists and their contributions to society, including contributing approximately $2 Billion to Alberta’s GDP.

https://t.co/wNAAofNeCV

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Please join us March 27th for Remembering the 7th National Truth and Reconciliation Gathering.
#honouringsurvivors #indigenous #metis #inuit #residentialschool #residentialschoolsurvivors #60sand70schildwelfarescoop #rememberingthe7thnationaltruthandreconciliationgathering

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@iHumanYouth @MFRSEdmonton @nbccedmonton @REACHedmonton @Sinkuniayeg @ACCEC_Canada @EdmCVO @YegPride @WorldSikhOrg @JFS_Edmonton

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Join us for a thought-provoking community event as we delve into the city of Edmonton’s intricate web of Anti-racism efforts. This event will serve as a validation exercise to provide a comprehensive perspective on existing municipal-level initiatives.

https://t.co/QkLYGp2txn

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@BoyleStreet @BGCBigs @cssalberta @theECF @EISA_Edmonton @ECLCLaw @YEGNewcomers @EMCoalitionYEG @edmontonspc @iaaw_AB @growomenleaders

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@BentArrowYEG @AfricaCentreYEG @cfrac_yeg @RibbonRouge @jhcentre @action4hc @AssistCSC

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Edmonton City Council has reduced EndPovertyEdmonton funding for the next three years, with the intention of eliminating funding altogether after 2026.

For full details, please read this blog post: https://t.co/gOW76kiBIs

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YEG Workforce Development Group - Unlocking Frontline Superpowers
Wednesday, Feb. 21
9:00am - 12:00pm
Norquest College

This Group works to drive system and policy changes in the areas of workforce development and employment supports.

https://t.co/f2ZCNTb3FQ

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The GoA has invited parents to share their thoughts on what defines high-quality childcare and the services they expect from childcare operators. This survey is open until February 11 and will help inform future changes to the child-care system.

https://t.co/YmJeQlePJ7

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In Alberta's radical remake of child care, costs are way down but the heavy lifting lies ahead. Halfway through deal with Ottawa, challenges remain with access, workforce and operator buy-in.

https://t.co/JDRNVKdRzp