About this Event
Join the YEEPI Education Foundation of Calgary for a powerful day of dialogue, learning, and action focused on increasing the participation and influence of Indigenous, Black, and diverse racialized communities in policy and decision-making spaces.
Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, interactive breakouts, and collaborative action planning, participants will explore practical pathways to civic engagement, leadership, and representation at municipal, provincial, and institutional decision-making tables.
Together, we will:
- Learn where and how policy decisions are made.
- Explore strategies for meaningful participation and shared decision-making.
- Identify barriers such as gatekeeping and tokenism.
- Develop practical tools for accountability and community engagement.
- Create an action roadmap with concrete next steps and community ownership.
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Registration opens at 9:15 AM)
Location: Mount Royal University, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 - Lincoln Room
Host: Dr. Marva J. Ferguson, PhD, RSW, Associate Professor, Mount Royal University
Presented by: YEEPI Education Foundation of Calgary
This forum is designed for community leaders, advocates, students, professionals, and residents interested in advancing equity, strengthening civic participation, and helping shape policies that impact our communities. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Event venue & nearby stays
Mount Royal University, 4825 Mount Royal Gate Southwest, Calgary, Canada
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