National AccessAbility Week has officially started. To mark the week, join VAD Society for a free BBQ and Silent Auction on Sat, May 31 from 12 to 2 PM at Borden Park in Edmonton to celebrate and connect. Get your ticket: eventbrite.ca/e/national-acc…

Join us on the evening of June 25 for Skills Society’s 44th AGM as we reflect on the past year and celebrate our community. RSVP by June 18: eventbrite.ca/e/skills-socie…

🏳️‍🌈 June is Pride Month – a time to celebrate LGBTQIA2S+ communities, honour the legacy of Stonewall, and recommit to equity. It’s about love, identity, and continuing the fight for inclusion. Follow along as we share weekly posts all month long. Next up: Pride in YEG! 🏳️‍⚧️

June is National Indigenous History Month. What does it mean to be a treaty relative? Explore Naheyawin resources on Treaty history, worldviews, self-location, & ethical spaces. Learn how we can renew commitments & foster change. More: skillssociety.ca/learn-about-tr…

Eid al-Adha Mubarak from all of us at Skills Society. Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and meaningful holiday filled with peace, reflection, and togetherness.

🌈 Pride season is here and YEG is celebrating with events across the city! From drag shows to markets to family-friendly gatherings, there's something for everyone. Find details at prideedmonton.ca. Next up: Pride and Disability Justice!

Join us for our first Art Hive on July 28 from 4–6 PM at ArtsHub Ortona, part of Arts Habitat Edmonton. This free drop-in session is open to everyone. We’ll explore the theme of Bee-longing through art and connection. RSVP here: eventbrite.ca/e/art-hive-a-f…

Just a friendly reminder to RSVP by June 18 for Skills Society’s 44th Annual General Meeting on June 25. It’ll be a time to connect, reflect, and celebrate the people and stories that shape our community. To RSVP and find more info, follow the link here: eventbrite.ca/e/skills-socie…

Intersections of Pride and Disability Justice 🌈 Honouring the voices of people with intellectual disabilities who are affirming their right to love, be loved, and express their full selves is an important part of Pride. Love and intimacy are human rights. 💖

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honour the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. At Skills Society and Action Lab, we’re committed to learning, listening, and showing up as better treaty relatives. #NIPD2024

We’re spotlighting advocates who uplift 2SLGBTQIA+ people with disabilities. Explore resources from Disability After Dark, Rainbow Support Groups, AWN Network, and the Disability Visibility Project. You can find all the links through the Linktree in our bio.

Thank you to everyone who joined our 2025 AGM. It was a meaningful evening of connection and reflection. Huge thanks to Brian and Kacey, Barbara, our panellists, Geneva, Debbie, Ben, and @communiteainfusion for helping create such a warm, thoughtful gathering.

July is Disability Pride Month! We're celebrating the leadership and diversity of the disability community. Our 2025 Annual Report shares Citizenship Stories that show what inclusion looks like in action. Read them here: skillssociety.ca/news/citizensh…

Art Hive is a free community art-making space, but we rely on donations to help keep it that way. Your support helps us provide supplies, snacks, and host future gatherings in a space that’s open, welcoming, and free for all. Donate here: give-can.keela.co/skills-society…

Looking for ways to contribute to Skills Society? We’ve partnered with SkipTheDepot, a bottle pickup service that makes recycling and donating easy. Book a pickup at app.skipthedepot.com/skillssociety and choose to donate your refund to us. Just bag your bottles and set them out!

We’re excited to spotlight Achai, a Shout Out Wall winner and valued member of our community! She values Skills’ person-centered approach, ongoing growth, and building inclusive communities where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. Thank you, Achai!

Join us for an Art Hive on September 8 from 12 to 2 PM at Boyle Street Plaza. No experience needed. Just drop in, get creative, and explore the theme of Stamps in a welcoming space with supplies provided and artist facilitators there to support. Details: skillssociety.ca/news/art-hive-…

What do we really mean when we talk about inclusion and belonging? The Belonging Project explores how people with intellectual disabilities experience belonging, and what belonging looks like in everyday life. Summary and full article: skillssociety.ca/projects/the-b…

We still need two volunteers for the Skills Society 2025 Casino fundraiser on Aug 23–24 at Pure Casino Edmonton. If you are interested, please contact Amanda at 780-801-3242.

We had a wonderful day at the 2025 Skills Society Summer Picnic! From face paint and glitter tattoos to a live DJ and CommuniTEA Infusion, it was a joyful day. Swipe through highlights and read more here: skillssociety.ca/news/skills-so…