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2022 Innovative Leadership Award - Alberta
Chelsea Nergard
Chelsea Nergard is the Empower U/Financial Literacy Facilitator at the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women where she teaches financial training through ATB to women who want to change their lives. She leads the class through a cultural lens with Indigenous knowledge while understanding the challenges that Indigenous women face. She is passionate about […]
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2022 Innovative Leadership Award - Alberta
Hannah Weir
Hannah Weir works alongside the police and the City of Edmonton to get everyone in the community involved and create projects that continue to thrive after she has supported the community in its development. Hannah created a food pantry service for the community where she works. She found a local church and got the Food […]
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2022 Innovative Leadership Award - Alberta
The Boreal Team
The Boreal Team targets vulnerable youth experiencing housing instability within the social service sector and offers intensive support to youth, enabling them to make their own decisions while promoting healthy boundaries and habits. The team also works with Trellis Society, community resource officers, the Police and Crisis Team, probation officers, Circle Keepers, and local businesses […]
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2022 Innovative Leadership Award - Alberta
Nikki Houde
As a Success Coach at the Family Centre in Edmonton, Nikki Houde supports schools and vulnerable youth through the All In for Youth program. She spearheaded a pedestrian bridge with the City of Edmonton to showcase her school’s artwork on a pedestrian bridge and highlight Indigenous artwork. Nikki has also created partnerships so that the […]
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2022 Innovative Leadership Award - Alberta
Jennifer Morrison
Jennifer is the Lead Learning Designer and Strategist at InceptionU and a pivotal leader in designing and reshaping project-based learning. She works directly with industry experts to create an exceptional learning environment that is relevant and purposeful. She brings an authentic and thoughtful approach to leadership, but equally a willingness to continually learn.
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2022 Innovative Leadership Award - Alberta
Will Kunyk & Ilene Fleming
As leaders of the United Way of Alberta Capital Region Leading Inclusivity Team for the past three years, and acting as co-chairs, Will Kunyk and Ilene Fleming address community issues and advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ communities, intersectionality, and Indigenous reconciliation. While taking calculated risks in pursuit of continuous improvement, Will and Irene reached out to local […]
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2022 Innovative Leadership Award - Alberta
Lena Awwad
Lena kickstarted the Global Stitches Program which offers emerging artists skilled in sewing, embroidery, and textiles the opportunity to transform up-cycled fabrics into beautiful works of art for resale. To date, the program has empowered more than 25 women. Lena’s work has been recognized by the International Refugee Council in Geneva and the Canadian Refugee […]
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2022 Partnership, Collaboration & Connection Award - Alberta
Jimmy Morrison
When COVID-19 hit, and the Seniors Society drop-in centre had to close, Jimmy was determined to connect with everyone he could and stay in contact with displaced seniors. Jimmy is actively involved with United Way of the Alberta Capital Region. He is the chair for their annual campaign, and a volunteer Community Impact Speaker, who […]
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2022 Partnership, Collaboration & Connection Award - Alberta
Callista Olivares
Last summer, Callista Oilvares led the Frontier College’s Summer Literacy camp and partnered with 21 Indigenous communities across Alberta by offering training, hybrid model camps, and 1,500 literacy kits. Over 700 children benefited as participants and recipients of over 5,000 high quality, culturally appropriate books. She also facilitated training to local youth and adults to […]
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2022 Partnership, Collaboration & Connection Award - Alberta
The Facilitation Team
InceptionU is a Calgary non-profit designed to help people become future fit by acquiring the confidence, mindset, and skills needed for our rapidly changing digital economy. The Facilitation Team at InceptionU works hard to use their personal connections to reach learners and build a community where Calgarians grow in their careers! They partner with Calgary […]
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