Diversity and Inclusion

Creating Hope Society of Alberta embraces diversity and inclusion through a lens of healing and cultural strength. We acknowledge the profound wisdom within Indigenous & LGBT+ communities and commit to creating spaces where this wisdom can flourish and guide our work.

Creating Hope Society Community Gathering

Cultural Ceremony and Intergenerational Knowledge Sharing

Our Core Commitments

Voice & Advocacy

Prioritizing Indigenous and LGBT+ voices across program development and systemic advocacy strategies.

Cultural Continuity

Supporting uninterrupted cultural continuity and identity preservation for children currently navigating care systems.

Knowledge Systems

Facilitating intergenerational knowledge sharing between Elders, Knowledge Keepers, families, and youth.

Unity & Relations

Building strong, authentic community partnerships grounded in mutual accountability and shared transformation.

Indigenous Leadership

Actively promoting, designing, and sustaining Indigenous-led tactical solutions for historical and current systemic issues.

Our approach to inclusion recognizes the vital importance of cultural safety, Indigenous leadership, and community-driven solutions. We understand that meaningful inclusion requires active listening, genuine partnership, and a sustained commitment to supporting Indigenous families and communities in their unique journeys of healing and cultural reconnection.

By centering Indigenous perspectives and cultural practices across every operational layer of our work, we strive to build a welcoming environment where every individual feels deeply valued, respected, and supported in their core connection to culture, community, and personal identity.