Salimah Kassam

Loving life & lovin the people in Mohkinstis/Calgary. Let’s talk about valuing people, co-designing efficient & compassionate systems & uplifting creativity.

[Nagwan Al-Guneid @NagwanYYC]

The Premier needs to double-check her sources. Clinging to ideology means Alberta will miss out on opportunities. It is mind-blowing that we still look at energy as a black & white choice. The reality is that Alberta is now the capital of wind & solar in Canada! /1

[The Globe and Mail @globeandmail]

How medical gaslighting leaves endometriosis patients desperate for help https://t.co/fA6WPYTt4T

[the Nonprofit Chamber @thenpchamber]

“We are facing a housing crisis, a #mentalhealth crisis, addictions crisis and we are all worried about our kids’ futures. Collective action must be enacted in partnership with the social sector and @YourAlberta." - @risecalgary's @Salilam speaks to the sector’s 5 top priorities.

[Naheed Nenshi @nenshi]

Wow. And the meds are only now beginning to arrive, long after the supply crunch has eased. Who are the lobbyists who made the deal happen? How much were they paid?

[Salimah Kassam @Salilam]

@esmahanyyc A friend got endometrioses survey in Greece for 10k - let me know if want details. She feels much better. I live w endometriosis don’t qualify for surgery either. I have spent 75k on fertility treatments and feel like a total schmuck / used by the regional fertility program - Grr

[Rakhi Pancholi @pancholi_rakhi]

From @DuaneBratt & @sarahbyyc - “A UCP victory in the 2023 election would solidify and legitimize the group as the non-elected power behind the government.” #ableg

https://t.co/SM5WdC71Bh

[Karen Ball @Kay_B]

A wonderful announcement and a positive step forward to building prosperous communities for everyone. Congratulations to all who have been raising the alarm and working towards change! https://t.co/DgwoTe4NTL

[Salimah Kassam @Salilam]

@maxfawcett Breaks my heart.

[Salimah Kassam @Salilam]

Thank you for seeing and hearing us @kourtpenner

[Kourtney Penner @kourtpenner]

1/ I meet regularly with many of the social serving non-profits in YYC. The challenges facing these organizations is worrisome for their capacity to deliver services.

Equally hard are the stories they are collecting from the Calgarians they serve.

[Salimah Kassam @Salilam]

@kourtpenner

[Salimah Kassam @Salilam]

@IntelPolicy @WirelessFdn Can Canadian social entrepreneurs apply?

[Rakhi Pancholi @pancholi_rakhi]

Today an Alberta lawyer argued that requiring lawyers to take an indigenous cultural course was the same as forcing indigenous children into residential schools and I’ve never heard a more powerful argument for requiring lawyers to take an indigenous cultural course. #ableg

[Salimah Kassam @Salilam]

Great night at doors in Evanston (Calgary Foothills) with @CourtEllingson and @RachelNotley Lots of positive responses!

[Salimah Kassam @Salilam]

Food scarcity / food desserts are a growing particularly in specific neighbourhoods like the two communities listed here. I hope our representatives are working on solutions. @chabot4calgary

https://t.co/rptCkaa8vj

[Ron Kneebone 🇨🇦🇺🇦 @RonKneebone]

This month's Social Policy Trends looks at high system users of the Canadian health care system. https://t.co/Gxl9J3vkRZ @policy_school 🧵

[Salimah Kassam @Salilam]

Everyday, week after week, year after year, I ask myself the same question:

Why can’t Canadian drivers keep the pace when turning left? Why gawd why?

[Max Fawcett 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 @maxfawcett]

Fun fact: Banff and Jasper do not, in fact, "subsidize" the rest of the country. Their user fees only cover approximately 25% of their operating costs. The rest? Covered by the federal government.

[Salimah Kassam @Salilam]

https://t.co/EOyxSSIuW7

[Salimah Kassam @Salilam]

Thanks @VibrantCalgary for the opportunity to chat about #economics #behaviour and #poverty. Come join the movement at @RiseCalgary by signing up for our email communications here: https://t.co/xemsiix63R

[Vibrant Communities Calgary - VCC @VibrantCalgary]

Come explore what it means to move from a #scarcity to strength mindset on #LetsTalkPoverty with @Salilam, leader of @risecalgary.
#enoughforall #yyc #podcast
https://t.co/SElTBbe3iY