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DESCRIPTION:From the Greater Edmonton Alliance:\nAlberta's Referendum set f
 or October 19th will shape the provincial direction on immigration\, the c
 onstitution\, and our relationship to the rest of the country.\nThe Refere
 ndum questions would have us believe the main issues in Albertans' lives a
 re immigrants and Ottawa. The Greater Edmonton Alliance is running a liste
 ning campaign aimed at understanding the deeper issues in our lives and bu
 ilding relationships to act for equity\, dignity\, and the common good of 
 all. To that end\, we are hosting "civic academies" across the Greater Edm
 onton Area.\nCivic academies are town hall-style events aimed at developin
 g civic education on an issue (in this case\, the Referendum)\, build rela
 tionships\, and listen for stories of pressures in peoples' lives while en
 couraging public action.\nJoin us for an interactive\, participatory progr
 am designed to build our collective power\, encourage dialogue\, and creat
 e direction for our Alliance.\nWhat to Expect\nThis academy is an opportun
 ity to learn together\, hear real stories\, and build momentum for meaning
 ful community change. We will:\n\nBuild relationships across organizations
  and immigration status: In small group settings\, answering the question\
 , "Share a story of how you or your family came to Edmonton\, Alberta\, or
  Canada? What supports did you receive?" We'll share stories from newcomer
 s\, immigrants who've been here for generations\, or from Indigenous parti
 cipants who have lived here for time immemorial.\nListen to personal stori
 es: Hear testimonies from community members directly impacted by the rheto
 ric and outcomes of the questions on the October 19 Referendum\nMove from 
 private pain to public action: The October 19 Referendum inaccurately repr
 esents the issues in our lives. In small group settings\, we'll go beyond 
 the Referendum questions and ask\, "What are the pressures on you and your
  loved ones? Where do you have the energy to act?\n\nAll are welcome. RSVP
  today to help create real change in the Greater Edmonton Area.\nSeptember
  20\, 2026 at 7:00 pm - 9 pm\nHoly Trinity Anglican Church\, 10037 84 Ave 
 NW\n10037 84 Ave NW\nEdmonton\, AB T6E 2G6\nCanada\nGEA is also hosting ot
 her events at different locations around the Greater Edmonton Area. Visit 
 their website for more information.
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LOCATION:Holy Trinity Anglican Church\, Corner of 101 St and 84 Ave\, Edmon
 ton
SUMMARY:Neighbours Respond to the Referendum
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