Hello Highland Park residents! I’m Sage Wheeler-Ramnauth, your City of Calgary Community Social Worker. My role is to help connect residents, strengthen community belonging, and support local initiatives that matter to you.
As I’ve gotten to know Highland Park, I’ve heard from community members that affordability and safety are two key issues residents are concerned about. In response, this fall I am hoping to support two community initiatives on these topics:
• Safety in Community Series. A series of evening community conversations exploring issues of safety in Highland Park and possible community actions we can take.
• A World Without Want: Neighbours Helping Neighbours. A day of creative expression and learning on poverty and the affordability crisis squeezing many in our community.
These two topics are incredibly integrated, and I would encourage folks to register for both events to get well-rounded information on how we can promote not just community safety, but well-being and belonging in Highland Park. Details are below. If you’d like more information on either of these initiatives, call me at 587-893-3460 or email [email protected].
All Upcoming Event Details
Note: All events require registration. Please register with Sage at [email protected].
Photography and Walk in Highland Park
Thursday, September 11, 6:00 to 7:30 pm; meet at the HPCA Park.
A neighbourhood walk through the lens of photography! Whether you are bringing your high-end camera or just your camera phone, spend some time exploring our community with neighbours. At the beginning of each walk, there will be a short learning activity to get basic photography tips. This program is family friendly. Registration required.
Truth and Reconciliation Film Screening
Friday, September 26, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Georgina Thompson Building (772 Northmount Dr NW).
Join us for an afternoon of reflection and learning through film, featuring Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair (2021, Alanis Obomsawin). A powerful tribute to Senator Murray Sinclair, highlighting his role in exposing the difficult truths of Canada’s residential school system. Discussion of the film to follow the screening. Let us come together in community to deepen our understanding of Truth and Reconciliation. Registration required.
Safety in Community: Session 1
Tuesday, October 7, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Georgina Thompson Building (772 Northmount Dr NW).
Join your neighbours in round table discussions exploring what safety means to us in Highland Park, and what we can do to strengthen community safety. Our Community Resource Officer from CPS will be in attendance to answer questions and hear from community members. Registration required.
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