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Skills Society 2022 Virtual Annual General Meeting
You are invited to our 2022 Virtual Annual General Meeting taking place on Monday, June 27th via Zoom from 6:00-8:00pm.
Skills Society Casino Fundraiser - October 28th & 29th
Skills Society could use your help! Our fundraising casino is coming up and we are seeking volunteers. A variety of shift times are available. Positions include: General manager, banker, cashier, chip runner, and count room staff. All training will be provided on site…
The Future of Home Lab: What We're Learning 2021 AGM Report
In our Future of Home: Inclusive Housing Solutions Lab, we have partnered with Inclusion Alberta, Civida (formerly Capital Region Housing), and Homeward Trust to explore affordable and accessible housing solutions that…
Approaching Advocacy: A Framework for Utilizing Your Advocacy Expertise
Each year, through the University of Alberta Community Service-Learning (CSL) Non-profit Board Internship Program, Skills Society invites students to intern with the Skills board, and as part of the internship program students complete a project to support board…
Executive Director Report 2021 AGM Report
Gratitude When I reflect back on the past year and the tough times our Skills community faced, the key word for what really mattered most to me is gratitude. Gratitude for how the people we serve and their families have adapted their lives, been patient, careful and…
Citizenship Highlights 2021 AGM Report
For many of us, citizenship is something we take for granted. It can be defined in many ways, but at its core citizenship is our sense of value and belonging. This sense of citizenship doesn’t always extend to people with disabilities. That’s why Skills Society was…
COVID-19 Update July 6, 2021 - Skills Society Entering Stage 3 of Relaunch
Memo to: People we Support, Families, and Guardians Re: Prevention and Preparedness Regarding the Novel-Corona Virus (COVID-19) – Skills Society Stage 3 Relaunch From: Executive Director and Senior Leadership of Skills Society July 6, 2021
Board Chair and Treasurer 2021 AGM Report
A Year Like No Other 2020-2021 was a year like no other the Skills Society has ever experienced. The global COVID pandemic presented unrelenting daily challenges, large and small, for every member of the Skills Society family. Keeping everyone safe and well was the…
COVID-19 Update June 9th, 2021 - Skills' Updated Relaunch Plan
Memo to: People we Support, Families, Guardians and Skills Society Employees Re: Prevention and Preparedness Regarding the Novel-Corona Virus (COVID-19) – Updated Skills Society Relaunch Plan From: Senior Leadership of Skills Society June 9, 2021
Skills Society Virtual Annual General Meeting
Skills Society’s 40th Annual General Meeting! Lessons, learnings and opportunities from the last year as we navigated the pandemic together You are invited to our 2021 Virtual Annual General Meeting taking place on Monday, June 28th via Zoom from 6:00-8:00pm.
A Message of Gratitude from the Skills Society Board
A Message of Gratitude from the Skills Society Board Over one year ago, the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic turned our world upside down. We have all been challenged and impacted in significant ways. The pandemic has changed the way we live, and called on us to make…
Winter 2021 Newsblast
Curious about what we have been up to for the past few months? You have come to the right place! Our newsblasts are designed to be a ‘one-stop-shop’ enabling you to quickly get the scoop on goings-on, new projects, and exciting opportunities.
Happy Holidays To You & Yours
To: People we Support, Families, Guardians, Employees & Supporters of Skills Society Happy Holidays To You & Yours From: Skills Society Board and Senior Leadership December 3rd, 2020 Dear Skills Community, There is no doubt this is a…
Survey Results - Your Thoughts on Helping People Stay Connected and Safe During COVID-19
Memo to: People We Support, Families, Guardians, and Skills Society Employees Re: Survey Results – Your Thoughts on Helping People Stay Connected and Safe During COVID-19 From: Senior Leadership of Skills Society November 23, 2020 Thank you Thank you to all the…
Boyd Dymchuk and Margaret B. Receive 2020 Nina Artist Awards
Congratulations to Boyd Dymchuk and Margaret B. who both received awards at this year’s Here’s Nina annual awards gala! Every year the Nina celebrates five artists from their collective for their artistic achievement and growth. Please join us in…
Skills Survey - Your Thoughts on Helping People Stay Connected and Safe During COVID-19
Memo to: People We Support, Families, and Guardians Re: Survey – Your Thoughts on Helping People Stay Connected and Safe During COVID-19 From: Senior Leadership of Skills Society October 6, 2020 One of our core values is practicing in person-centered ways. This…
COVID-19 Update October 2nd, 2020
Memo to: People we Support, Families, Guardians and Skills Society Employees Re: Prevention and Preparedness Regarding the Novel-Corona Virus (COVID-19) From: Senior Leadership of Skills Society October 2, 2020 Update Helping People Stay Connected and Safe COVID-19…
Shout Out and Gratitude to the Edmonton Community Foundation!
A big thank you and shout out to our friends and allies at the Edmonton Community Foundation for donating much needed reusable masks for people we support! This goes a long way in helping people accessing AISH, who cannot afford to purchase their own masks, stay safe…
A Message from Skills Society's Pandemic Coordinator
At Skills Society we have been working diligently to protect and safeguard people we support and employees since the first hints we might be facing a pandemic. Skills Society’s Health and Safety and Pandemic Coordinator, Edward Woodward, has created a brief…
Sharing Further Health Recommendations on Ways to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Sharing Further Health Recommendations on Ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Memo to: Skills Society Employees CC: Individuals we support, families, guardians From: Executive Director and Senior Leadership of Skills Society August 21, 2020 Hi everyone,