This July, HACK and EPSB teamed up to provide a free indigenous cultural summer camp. Children in the program learned about identifying themselves culturally and socially while also practicing and learning new skills in music, crafts, technology, dance, social, emotional and physical health, language and literacy and other types of self-development.In addition, HACK offered nutritious…
On Saturday, June 23rd AHC held its annual Community Action Dash event. More than 120+ people participated in the Dash to fundraise money for AHC’s programs. Runners were invited to a high-energy warm-up, courtesy of the Kandela Flow Zumba Group, before taking off for their 5 and 10 k run/walks. Everyone kept in high momentum and enthusiasm and finished their 5…
On Wednesday June 6, 2018. AHC held its 23rd Annual General Meeting, gathering our Board of Directors, members, staff, volunteers, and clients to review our achievements over the last year. AHC was excited to share its exponential growth in all areas including: expanding into an additional floor at our office location (10578 113 Street), adding…
AHC’s Youth Soccer Club met on Thursday, May 31st to a provide an general review of team’s achievements from 2016 till now, player Code of Conduct, opportunity for team leadership roles, and 2018 Action Dash Event participation & volunteering opportunities. View images from the meeting below.
On Monday, May 14, 2018 AHC’s over 15 youth soccer team played a friendly match against the Edmonton Rejects. These games serve as a way to engage the newcomer youth with the other communities. View images from the game below.
AHC youth who participated in the Toastmaster Youth Leadership program at Jasper Place public library graduated on Wednesday, April 4.The program offered by AHC (Youth Talk Club ) and Toastmasters International. After the eight week toastmaster leadership program, youth were given the tools to: Evaluate their own speaking ability Prepare and give speeches Give impromptu…
On March 29, 2018 AHC hosted a consultation session for the Women’s English Conversation Circle at the Pakistan Canada Association of Alberta. This consultation session provided women the opportunity to give input and suggestions on the direction of the program, days and times, and the ways in which AHC can best support the differing needs…
The meeting with some community members was held on April 12th to listen to their stories, their successes and challenges since their arrival in Canada. This will help us plan the community needs assessment. Topics such as adapting to a new culture and country and connecting with others were discussed.
On Saturday March, 31st, Mr. Ziad Aboultaif, Canadian (Federal) Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Manning joined the Ready to Work program as a guest speaker to talk about Public Service, the focus of this month. The MP shared his story as an immigrant, and what life steps he took to become the community leader he is today. The…
On Thursday, March 8th AHC held its semi-annual Job Fair event at Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre. Over 250 guests stopped by to visits the booths of the employers and service providers. View images of the event below.