We went to Calgary during Stampede week. No, not for the rodeo. (Although we definitely donned some cowboy hats, you can check out the evidence below.)
For ten days every July, the Calgary landscape transforms into a place where politicians, faith leaders, business executives, and nonprofits are shoulder to shoulder at the same breakfasts and receptions. It's more than just a moment to see and be seen, it's a time to coalesce on shared priorities. Here is what happened:
Opening new doors
We spent the week moving between political events, faith gatherings, and sector mixers, connecting with a wide...
Najiba Sardar
From May 25-26, ONE in Canada hosted our first-ever high-impact Canadian Africa Day Fly-in on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
25 passionate activists from across the country joined us for two full days of advocacy training and political engagement, including members from Engineers Without Borders Canada (EWB). Keep reading to find out what happened.
Day 1: Learning the Issues, Practicing the Pitch
The program kicked off with a day full of training to help activists understand Canada-Africa trade before they headed to Parliament Hill. They also participated in mock MP meetings, learned how to make their case heard loud and clear in person and on...