By Isca Irangwe, ECVO Communications Summer Student On August 3, the Edmonton Local Immigration Partnership (ELIP) hosted an Intercultural Community Gathering for community organizations and groups in Edmonton’s immigration and settlement ecosystem to participate in a full-day in-person gathering. The event offered an incredible opportunity for ELIP members to meet in-person for the first …
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The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (ECVO) is seeking an artist/communicator or collective of artists/communicators to support us to tell the stories about our organization and the work we do in creative ways. Deadline to submit a proposal has been extended. The deadline is now September 11, 2023, at 5 p.m. MT. More details, including …
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The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations is seeking a consultant to engage with grassroots senior-serving and ethnocultural non-profit organizations in the Edmonton area on the development of what a shared services business support model should include and the development of a business model. Deadline to submit a proposal is August 1, 2023, at 5 p.m. …
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We’re seeking new voices to join the ECVO board to guide our work and inspire transformation in Edmonton’s non-profit sector. ECVO’s board of directors guides the organization towards achieving its strategic goals, while also driving systemic transformation towards a more equitable and inclusive sector. Board Directors govern through policy to ensure sound, ethical, legal, …
We need your help! In August 2022, the ECVO wrote a letter of objection to the AGLC regarding the proposed relocation of the Camrose Casino from 3201 48th Avenue, Camrose, Alberta, to 420 Parsons Road SW, Edmonton, Alberta. The proposed move could see Edmonton area charities lose out on millions of dollars in funding. In …
By The Nonprofit Vote Election season is upon us, and with it, comes the launch of Nonprofit Vote. It’s a chance for us to use our collective voice to make non-profit sector issues election issues. With a provincial election on the horizon, we call on Alberta’s parties to include the 1 out of every 20 …
On International Women’s Day, we explore this year’s themes of Embracing Equity and Every Woman Counts. Both themes are a reminder and call to action that all people, regardless of their gender, have the right to belong, to be seen, and to thrive in our communities. A group that has historically experienced being excluded from …
By Karis Nsofor The Cultural Enclave for African Seniors was founded in 2022 by Fredo Ali Kamara. Fredo’s journey pre and post-migration to Canada is filled with stories of community stepping up to help him and others like him. Through his new organization, he is continuing that legacy by stepping up to support community …
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February is Black History Month — a time to learn about Black history in Canada and celebrate the many contributions of Black Canadians over the centuries. Below, you will find links to calendars highlighting many events and programs scheduled for February 2023 in Edmonton, sharing the incredible stories and history available online, and highlighting Edmonton-based …
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ECVO Jubilee A royal anthem, an Indigenous honour song, rows of polished medals, and dozens of people gathered to celebrate some of Edmonton’s most dedicated and passionate non-profit advocates. On December 6th, Indigenous dignitaries along with members of the ECVO and Terra Centre gathered at the bright and spacious newly-opened Stanley A. Milner Public Library …
