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Organized by: Edmonton Community Foundation — https://www.eventbrite.com/o/30959712507Building the Foundation for Edmonton’s Future
What does it mean to live well in Edmonton?
Join Edmonton Community Foundation for the launch of our Vital Signs 2026 report. Explore findings on life in Edmonton, from affordability and livability to early childhood development, and how the conditions we create today shape our city’s future.
The report lays the groundwork for giving our youngest children, from birth to age six, the best possible start. Drawing on community voices, local data, and expert insight, it shows what’s working, what’s hard, and where we can do better.
Event Details
November 24, 2026
Doors open: 9 am
Presentation and Q&A: 9:30–10:30 am
Muttart Theatre, Stanley A. Milner Library (basement level)
What to expect
A presentation of key findings from researchers Stone-Olafson and the Community-University Partnership for the Study of Children, Youth and Families at the University of Alberta, including perspectives gathered from more than 1,000 Edmontonians, followed by a Q&A.
Whether you work with a charity, shape policy, fund community initiatives, give to local causes, or simply want to learn more, join us to better understand our region’s needs and opportunities and to connect with others working toward the same goals. You’ll leave with a clearer picture of life in Edmonton and evidence to inform your work, giving and community involvement.
Want a digital copy of the report?
Sign up to get the Vital Signs 2026 Report by email when it launches.
About Vital Signs®
ECF’s Vital Signs® 2026 report explores how Edmonton is doing across quality of life, affordability, civic engagement, economic opportunity, and belonging. It draws on a survey of Edmonton residents conducted by Stone-Olafson and research on families and young children led by the Community-University Partnership (CUP) at the University of Alberta. For more on the research methodology, please contact Edmonton Community Foundation.
Vital Signs® is a national Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) initiative, conducted by participating community foundations across Canada.
About Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF)
Edmonton is a city shaped by people who care deeply about their community. As the largest non-governmental funder of Edmonton’s charitable sector, ECF plays an integral role in identifying community needs and directing resources where they can have the greatest impact. We do this by connecting donors, charities, and community partners to enrich lives and build a vibrant city, now and for generations to come.
In 2025, ECF distributed more than $40 million in grants and scholarships, made possible through the generosity of over 2,600 donors. Through more than 1,750 endowed funds representing nearly $1 billion in assets under management, ECF has granted more than $484 million to the community since 1990.
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Event venue
Edmonton Public Library - Stanley A. Milner Library (Downtown) - Muttart Theatre, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB T5J 2V4, CA, Canada
Tickets
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