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Candid eye-level shot of a diverse Calgary community gathering in a sunlit outdoor plaza, people laughing and talking around a rustic wooden table, bright natural daylight, warm atmosphere.
Candid eye-level shot of a diverse Calgary community gathering in a sunlit outdoor plaza, people laughing and talking around a rustic wooden table, bright natural daylight, warm atmosphere.
• CALGARY INITIATIVE

Reimagining dementia on our streets

Join our neighborhood gatherings, creative workshops, and public poster campaigns across Calgary designed to celebrate active living and foster genuine connection.

FEATURED EVENT

Stories in the Plaza

Our flagship outdoor storytelling and poster launch is coming to Olympic Plaza. Come meet neighbors, view beautiful portrait displays, and share in the lively spirit of our Calgary community.

Close-up of hands of different generations painting together on a large shared canvas, vibrant colors of teal and orange paint, warm afternoon sunlight casting soft shadows.
Close-up of hands of different generations painting together on a large shared canvas, vibrant colors of teal and orange paint, warm afternoon sunlight casting soft shadows.
/ THE INITIATIVE

Dismantling stigma through presence

We bring stories of resilience out into the open. By sharing space, art, and conversation, we show that living well is an ongoing story of connection.

Every poster displayed and every conversation started on Calgary streets helps build a supportive environment where individuals and families feel valued, integrated, and fully seen.

Candid shot of an older adult smiling warmly while painting on a canvas during an outdoor art workshop, natural daylight, soft background focus.
Candid shot of an older adult smiling warmly while painting on a canvas during an outdoor art workshop, natural daylight, soft background focus.
Vibrant outdoor public exhibition in Calgary, large-scale colorful posters displaying dignified portraits of smiling seniors mounted on brick walls, bright daylight.
Vibrant outdoor public exhibition in Calgary, large-scale colorful posters displaying dignified portraits of smiling seniors mounted on brick walls, bright daylight.
A small group of neighbors sitting together at an outdoor wooden table with coffee cups, laughing and talking under the shade of green trees, warm sun.
A small group of neighbors sitting together at an outdoor wooden table with coffee cups, laughing and talking under the shade of green trees, warm sun.
+ UPCOMING DATES

Join us on the streets

Our schedule features creative workshops, poster launches, and open-air discussions. Everyone is welcome to participate, share stories, and connect.

CREATIVE WORKSHOP
POSTER CAMPAIGN
NEIGHBORHOOD CHAT

Stories in Color

Faces of Calgary

Coffee & Connection

A collaborative painting session in East Village. Expressing resilience and neighborhood connection through shared canvases.

Launches along Stephen Avenue. Large-scale portraits and stories celebrating local advocates and neighbors living well.

An open-air gathering at Central Library. Warm conversations, shared coffee, and practical insights on community integration.

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