Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre

Addressing discrimination requires more than awareness. Join us on Mar 20 for a gathering with leaders, advocates, Elders, & community embers from #Indigenous communities, #2SLGBTQI+ communities, people with #disabilities, #newcomers & other racialized & minority communities.

The wait is over! 📢 @ACLRC is relaunching the CENTREPIECE newsletter. ​Get the latest on Alberta’s human rights landscape, legal insights, and upcoming events—like the "Confronting Discrimination Together" gathering on March 20! ⚖️✨ ​Stay informed. Stay inspired.

Defending civil liberties and human rights in Alberta through research & education. ⚖️ Stay tuned for the latest updates on legal reform, anti-racism initiatives, and our fight for independent funding in 2026. Knowledge is power—get yours here. #AbLeg #CivilLiberties #HumanRights

The Indigenous Law Students Association, @PBSCCalgary @UCalgaryLaw @camstewartyyc are pleased to invite you to attend the Indigenous Legal Principles Panel, February 3, 2026 in honour of CBA Access to Justice Week 2026! We hope you'll join us for this important conversation.

Call for Animators-ACLRC is seeking animators to create short, scenario-based animated videos focused on human rights education & accessibility. Up to 10 videos, full character animation (2D preferred) Deadline: Jan 26, 2026 aclrc.com/about-us/caree… vimeo.com/552668951?fl=p…

Real impact happens when people have the knowledge to stand up for their rights. Proud of the work, the people, and the communities we serve and even more excited about what’s ahead for 2026! Explore our work. Support human rights in action. Visit aclrc.com

Report from Federal Advocate says survivors of sexual violence are being betrayed by the criminal justice system as allegations are disbelieved and cases are regularly delayed or dropped. #criminallaw #Canada cbc.ca/news/politics/…

Privacy commissioner sounds alarm after #Alberta student data breach findings released from 2024 PowerSchool software breach. ca.news.yahoo.com/privacy-commis…

Report suggests #Alberta youth are suffering from #mentalhealth challenges because of #employment. ctvnews.ca/calgary/articl…

The theme is, Resilient by Design: Creating a Future-Ready Calgary. Sessions are #virtual and can be accessed via the City of Calgary website.

#Calgary’s 7th annual Climate Symposium, a 5-day event running this week, features opportunities to learn about saving money, cutting #emissions, and reducing #climate risk at home, on campus, and at work. calgary.citynews.ca/2025/11/18/cal…

The campaign includes #townhalls, a #podcast series, and potential #referendum efforts.

Concerns have been raised regarding #publichealth, #environmentalprotection, and #Treatyrights.

#FirstNations leaders call on federal government to strengthen protections for #watersafety as #Alberta considers allowing treated #oilsands #wastewater to be released into the #AthabascaRiver. thenarwhal.ca/alberta-oilsan…

Calls for #justice system reform follow release of man who killed two #Indigenous women. Shawn Lamb pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2012 and was sentenced to 20 years has now received statutory release. #criminallaw #Canada globalnews.ca/news/11529755/…

Alberta recognizes Métis Week, honouring contributions and culture. #Alberta is the only province in #Canada with a recognized #Métis land base. lakelandtoday.ca/st-paul-news/a…

#international: Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for 'Crimes against Humanity' for the ~ 1,400 deaths during student protests. #Bangladesh #criminallaw #protest #students cbc.ca/news/world/ban…

TD Bank settles human rights complaint by B.C. Muslim-Indigenous man who claimed he was racially profiled while trying to open a bank account. #HumanRights #BritishColumbia #corporateaccountability ctvnews.ca/vancouver/arti…

Alberta announces plan to add new hospital beds and increase surgeries. But opposition wants to know who will staff them #publichealth #Alberta #healthcare ctvnews.ca/edmonton/video…