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Why June 21? For centuries, Indigenous groups and communities have celebrated the arrival of the warm weather and the pleasures of the summer solstice. Today is a day with spiritual significance for many and is a great time to celebrate the unique heritage, traditions, and knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

Looking to celebrate? Check out Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society's 2026 Culture Camp, open to the public on June 23 & 24!

For more information, including how to register, visit: https://bentarrow.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jun26-Culture-Calendar.jpg

Elevated Leadership is a leadership training program created by the nonprofit sector, for the nonprofit sector.

Applications are now open for Fall 2026 nonprofit leadership program! (And the program is filling fast.)

The program is open to those from nonprofit organizations from across Alberta and will be five full days of in-person from October 2026 to November 2026, followed by two additional virtual learning events. Valued at $3,500, this program is offered at a subsidized rate of $350 per participant through the generous support of RBC.

In-person learning sessions will take place in Calgary, however, subsidies may be available for folks who need to travel.
Full details about the program, including session dates and application form: https://www.integralorg.ca/leadership-training

Did you know nearly half of nonprofit workers in Alberta have no workplace pension plan? The people who dedicate their careers to serving their communities often do so without the long-term financial security they deserve.

The Alberta Nonprofit Network - ABNN and Volunteer Alberta are working to change that. Our research shows strong demand for better retirement options, but individual organizations can't solve this alone. A sector-wide solution is needed, and Phase 2 of the Dignified Retirement Research Project is now underway.

👉 Read our newest article, “Closing the Gap: A Retirement Plan for Alberta’s Nonprofit Workforce” to learn what's happening and why it matters: https://volunteeralberta.ab.ca/articles/closing-the-gap-a-retirement-plan-for-albertas-nonprofit-workforce-2026-06-04

✋ Pension Experts Needed: Do you have experience in pension governance, benefit design, HR, finance, or nonprofit leadership? Consider joining the Pension Task Force—expressions of interest are open until Friday, June 12th:https://volunteeralberta.ab.ca/_uploads/6a18653d1182e.pdf