{"id":612,"date":"2025-11-11T22:08:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T04:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.givevoiceab.ca\/wp37560\/?page_id=612"},"modified":"2026-04-20T19:22:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T01:22:23","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.givevoiceab.ca\/wp37560\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Past Event - April 2, 2026 - St. Albert<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for this event. It was a meaningful opportunity to come together, share perspectives, and engage in thoughtful discussion. We appreciated the energy and insight each participant brought, and we are especially grateful to our speakers for their valuable contributions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Imagine a Progressive Future: A Community Dialogue (Past Event Info)\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>

Communities grow stronger when people come together to listen, learn, and engage in respectful dialogue.<\/p>

Give Voice AB invites you to an evening of thoughtful discussion featuring three influential voices working at the intersection of education, human rights, and public leadership in Alberta.<\/p>

This event will explore the impact of recent policies affecting trans youth and families, the importance of evidence-based discussion, and how communities can work together to protect dignity, inclusion, and human rights.<\/p>

Whether you are seeking to better understand current issues or looking for ways to support inclusive communities, this conversation will provide insight, context, and opportunities for meaningful learning.<\/p>

Featured Speakers<\/b><\/h4>

Dr. Kristopher Wells<\/b><\/h4>

Dr. Kristopher Wells is an independent Senator from Alberta and Co-Chair of the Canadian Parliamentary Pride Caucus. Previously a Canada Research Chair at MacEwan University, he founded the Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity and helped launch initiatives including Camp fYrefly, the Alberta GSA Network, and Pride Tape. His work advancing inclusion and public education has earned numerous honours, including the Alberta Centennial Medal and the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.<\/p>

Dr. Victoria Bucholtz<\/b><\/h4>

Dr. Victoria Bucholtz is a historian, educator, and human rights advocate based in Calgary. She is a Sessional Instructor at Mount Royal University and Executive Director of TransAction Alberta, and also serves as Director of Learning & Engagement for Skipping Stone. Her work focuses on gender theory, community education, and building inclusive cultures. In 2025 she received the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her contributions to advocacy and public engagement.<\/p>

Janis Irwin, MLA<\/b><\/h4>

Janis Irwin is the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood and the Official Opposition Critic for Housing. Before entering politics she worked as a teacher, vice-principal, and education leader with Alberta Education. She is widely recognized for her advocacy on human rights, public education, and affordable housing, and for her commitment to building inclusive communities across Alberta.<\/p>

Event Details<\/h4>

Date:<\/b> Thursday, April 2, 2026
Location:<\/b> Kingswood Room, St. Albert Inn & Suites
Address:<\/b> 156 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert<\/p>

Ticket Information<\/h4>

This is a FREE community event<\/b>, but registration is required due to limited seating.Please reserve your ticket through Eventbrite<\/a> to ensure a seat. https:\/\/imagineaprogressivefuture.eventbrite.ca<\/a><\/p>

Thank you to our Event Sponsors<\/h4>

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This past event was very successful !\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

Three Albertans share what happens when staying silent isn\u2019t an option. Hear how private citizens became public figures and advocates for their communities \u2014 and what inspired them to speak up.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Accidental Advocate: Sometimes Silence Isn\u2019t an Option (Past Event Info)<\/b><\/h3>

This event is about people, not politics.<\/b> It\u2019s about real Albertans who care deeply about their communities and chose to step forward when it mattered most. Change doesn\u2019t start in government offices \u2014 it starts with people willing to get involved, build trust, and take part in meaningful conversations.<\/p>

Come hear the real stories from Albertans who made the courageous decision to step out of their role as private citizens and become public figures and powerful advocates. Learn how you can transition from being an observer to an effective, community-minded leader.<\/p>

\"\ud83c\udfa4\" Featured Speakers: The Journey from Private Citizen to Public Figure<\/b><\/h4>

Hear from three dynamic Albertan leaders about their journey into community leadership and the power of civic participation:<\/p>