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Stories
These stories connect us as citizens. The medium of Story is in many ways the change agent we are engaging with to learn from, inspire and help community see that people with disabilities meaningfully contribute in unique ways everyday.
Featured Stories
“Work makes me feel included…part of…the community”
Larry is a stellar YEG citizen who has been working as co-coordinator of the CommuniTEA Infusion Project since August of 2017.
Read moreChantal and Barb: A Story of Friendship
This Citizen Speak is brought to you by one of our community allies, RootEd.
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Emily and work at London Drugs
Andrew and working at Cineplex
Lauren -A Sister, Student, Daughter, and Friend
Lauren met with us in her home. Together we talked about citizenship and belonging.
Read moreNicole -A Vibrant Community Member
Nicole met with us at her friend’s house. Together we talked about citizenship and belonging.
Read moreRyan’s Story – A guy who loves Elvis and Karoake
Thanks to Mikey Hamm and a grant he received to help document cool stories of people with disabilities and their connections and contributions in community, this video was made possible.
Read moreAlice and Lisa: The Dynamic Mother-Daughter Duo!
Alice and Lisa, met us in a coffee shop in their neighbourhood.
Read moreTyler’s Story – Lessons in Being Yourself & Finding Belonging Through Pro Wrestling
Big thanks to Mikey Hamm for helping document Tyler’s cool story of just being himself and finding belonging in a Pro Wrestling club.
Read moreStellar Citizen Emily and the CommuniTEA Infusion project on Upworthy
Skills Society and Project Citizenship are really excited that the Telus documentary about the CommuniTEA Infusion project is going viral across the “internets” through Upworthy.
Read moreStellar Community Builder Emily and CommuniTEA Infusion
In the spring of 2015 we were really excited that Telus approached Skills Society to make a short documentary on the Skills Society CommuniTEA Infusion Project.
Read moreMolly’s Story
Molly has been volunteering at the Garneau-University Early Learning Centre for several decades, and is loved by her coworkers and the children.
Read moreCarrie and Cory’s Story: A Young Couple in a New City
In early 2014, Carrie and her fiancé Cory moved from Fort McMurray to start a new life in Edmonton.
Read moreU of A Pride Workshop
Bethany Caldow and Allison Beaudoin, two Education students at the University of Alberta, engaged in a community service-learning placement with Skills Society in the Winter 2015 semester.
Read moreQuentin’s Story: The Power of Presence
Quentin is an exceptional young man who takes part in his community by attending programs and events (like drum circles and jam nights) at YOUCAN Edmonton.
Read moreLittle Italy Community Garden is Underway
Skills Society is happy to have received support from the Neighbourhood Revitalization Matching Fund to build a Community Garden in the “Little Italy” area of McCauley neighbourhood, just south of The Works office on 95th Street.
Read moreProject Citizenship Wins 2014 Digital Alberta Award for Digital Philanthropy Innovation
We are honoured to announce that on July 19, 2014, Project Citizenship was awarded the 2014 Digital Alberta Award for Digital Philanthropy Innovation!
Read moreMaking Our Mark Opening Reception at City Hall
On Sunday, June 22, the Making Our Mark exhibition held its opening reception at City Hall, as part of the 2014 Works Art & Design Festival.
Read moreLana’s Story- The Animal Rights Advocate
Lana has been volunteering at the Edmonton Humane Society since 2005, working mostly with dogs.
Read moreCarrie’s Story – Larger than life: The passionate entrepreneur
Carrie takes the role of being an active Citizen very seriously.
Read moreScott’s Story- A Well Respected Man
Over the course of fall 2013, University of Alberta Community Service-Learning student Jordan Sifeldeen, interviewed Scott and his allies about his inspiring story which was featured at the Project Citizenship SNAP show in 2012.
Read moreAndrew’s Story- The Everywhere Man
Andrew’s story – The everywhere man.
The story of a man who is one of the great citizens of Edmonton
Read moreJason’s story- Captain Community
Inspired by Jason’s true Heroic story of being a great neighbour and active citizen.
Read moreFelix The Basketball Coach
Felix shows us what it is to be a great citizen.
Read moreCheryl and John’s story- Working Together
The story of a couple who both have a disability and what they teach us about art, citizenship, relationships and working together.
Read moreFelix of Project Citizenship made a mini doc about a disability art center in Scotland
Check out Felix’s new mini doc Project Ability that he made while on vacation in Scotland this past summer.
Read moreMike’s Story- Mr. Dependable
Inspiring story of Mike who has a disability and has been an integral part of Crosstown motors in Edmonton for the last 40 years.
Read moreMeet the artist who designed the Project Citizenship logo
Through Paul Freeman and Nina Haggerty Center for the Arts we were stoked to connect with Randy Stennes a couple years back who created the Project Citizenship Logo.
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Devon’s Story- Entrepreneur animal advocate
Devon’s story is inspiring and shows what can happen when imagining better and learning about engaged citizenship with enthused others come together.
Read morePetal’s Imagined Future
Petal’s story began to emerge as she engaged in imagining a desired future of her choosing.
Read moreVideo of the Citizenship Art Exhibition at SNAP gallery
The story of the Project Citizenship Art Exhibition at the SNAP Gallery in Edmonton.
Read moreFantastic Days of Everything – Linda’s Story
Check out Linda’s new story that emerged from her exploration in the Citizen Action Hall this semester.
Read moreDanielle’s story- The Animal Advocate
Inspiring story made by U of A Community Service-Learning student Trisha Chow about Danielle and her long time citizenship contributions at the humane society.
Read moreU of A Student stories- Their thoughts on Project Citizenship
Wow! U of A student thoughts on Project Citizenship.
We are super impressed with the video that University of Alberta Community Service- Learning student Zahin Chowdury made for Project Citizenship.
Read moreThe Mural Story- Growing A Vibrant Collective Through Art and Celebration
The Mural Story – Growing A Vibrant Collective Through Art and Celebration
Read moreChris’ story- The Optimist
Chris’ story- The optimist
Read moreCitizenship Perspectives From Streeters
Citizenship perspectives from streeters- Interviews with Felix and Karen
Read moreSean’s story- The dedicated volunteer
Sean’s story – The Dedicated Volunteer
Read moreThe CommuniTEA Infusion Story
People with disabilities building vibrant communities.
Read moreFaith, Lisa and Cathy’s story- It’s Time We Had a Party
Faith, Lisa and Kathy’s story- It’s time we had a party.
Read moreEric’s Story – The Dedicated Employee
Eric’s story- The Dedicated Employee.
Read moreDaniel’s Story – Drumming to His Own Beat
A story of connecting with others that share similar passions and finding belonging.
Read moreFamilies in Action Award
David’s inspiring story that was written about in the Edmonton Journal.
Read moreThe Wise Elders story- Perspectives on Citizenship and Aging
University of Alberta Community Service-Learning students met with a group of inspiring seniors who have disabilities to discuss ideas around citizenship and aging.
Read moreWes’ Story: Giving Back To Youth With Disabilities
Documentary of Wes and his contributions in his Community at Little Bits Riding Club.
Read moreDave and Randy’s story- In tune
An example of citizenship, finding belonging and finding others that share one’s interests.
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