Community Resources &
Accessible Information
Knowledge empowers change.
Our Community Resources & Accessible Information page is a hub for trusted insights, research, and resources. This blog-style section offers articles, updates, and external sources covering topics related to safety, well-being, and trauma-informed practices. Each post provides accessible information to help individuals, families, and professionals navigate complex issues with confidence.
Browse the latest posts, explore valuable perspectives, and access the information you need—all in one place.
ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership: Free Conflict Resolution E-Manual
Download ACHIEVE’s free Conflict Resolution Skills e-manual and learn practical techniques for managing disputes effectively. Enhance communication, de-escalate tensions, and build stronger workplace and community relationships. Get your copy today!
Homelessness Learning Hub: Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, Decolonization, and Inclusion (DEDI) Training on the Homelessness Learning Hub provides essential learning for service providers working to address homelessness through an inclusive, trauma-informed lens. This training explores the intersections of systemic barriers, colonization, and social inequities, equipping participants with the knowledge to foster more equitable and culturally responsive support systems.
Gain insights into anti-oppressive practices, Indigenous worldviews, and inclusive service delivery to create meaningful change in homelessness response. Strengthen your commitment to equity and justice—access the training today.
Understanding Afro-Indigenous Experiences of Gendered Violence and Healing Pathways
Afro-Indigenous individuals face unique barriers shaped by colonialism, anti-Black racism, and systemic violence. This resource explores the intersections of identity, gender-based violence (GBV), and culturally grounded healing practices. Learn how community-led support and trauma-informed approaches can create meaningful pathways to justice and resilience.
Learning Network: Trauma & Violence Informed Approaches: Supporting Children Exposed to IPV
Explore Trauma- and Violence-Informed Approaches to supporting children exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) with this Learning Network resource. Gain insights into the lasting effects of IPV on children, strategies for fostering safety and resilience, and the importance of trauma-sensitive interventions. This resource equips service providers, educators, and caregivers with evidence-based practices to create supportive environments for healing and empowerment.
UNDRIP: United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Adopted in 2007, UNDRIP sets global standards for the rights, dignity, and well-being of Indigenous peoples. It emphasizes self-determination, cultural preservation, and equitable access to resources, serving as a framework for reconciliation and justice.
Reclaiming Power and Place: Executive Summary of the Final Report on the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
This executive summary examines the systemic causes of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. It outlines calls for justice to address historical and ongoing injustices, fostering safety, equity, and healing for affected communities.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
Issued in 2015, these calls to action urge governments, institutions, and individuals to address the legacy of residential schools and promote reconciliation. They focus on justice, education, and building respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples.
Joyce’s Principle
The tragic death of Joyce Echaquan on September 28, 2020, at Joliette Hospital in Quebec highlighted systemic discrimination faced by Indigenous peoples in healthcare. Despite prior findings of racism in the Commission Viens report, this incident underscored the urgent need for action. Joyce's Principle represents a step toward combating systemic racism and ensuring equitable care for Indigenous communities.
Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness-Federal Budget 2024
The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness is calling on the federal government to make the upcoming budget a Housing Budget, by urgently developing a real strategy to end homelessness, and fixing the housing crisis.
The 2023 Data Release - Alberta Council of Women's Shelters
2023 year’s data release, “On the Front Lines: Striving to End Domestic Violence and Abuse Together”, is bigger than ever. Not only do we share the aggregated data from domestic violence shelters across Alberta, we share the human stories behind the numbers. While the numbers reveal sobering facts, we share the innovations and successes that give us hope.