Foundation for Cohesive Communities

12/03/2025

Our board member, Val, launched Stony Plain Youth Network (SPYN) a couple years ago. To find out more, visit https://stonyplainyouthnetwork.com/

Some of the amazing youth could use some holiday giving support. Their profiles and needs are listed in the posters.

Tax receipts can be provided for donations.

05/27/2025

Today marks the start of National Accessibility Awareness Week (NAAW)! We applaud the great strides our communities have made to make society more inclusive and accessible for more people. Of course, much remains to be done, but let's take this week to celebrate.

12/03/2024

Today is International Day for Persons with Disabilities! It’s also Giving Tuesday!

If you are looking for a way to give back before the end of the year, we hope you might consider supporting our organization.

To find out more, you can see our website: https://cohesivecommunities.com/

All donations receive a tax receipt.

We have also partnered up with Stony Plain Youth Network, check it out here: http://stonyplainyouthnetwork.com/

If you would like to donate to either cause this Giving Tuesday, your donation will go a long way!

Cohesive Communities is a grassroots group of parents, professionals and advocates for inclusion of disabled children and youth. We believe the stories of our families can inform and re-imagine the environments in which we live, work and play.

10/03/2024

Our bursaries are open until November 1. If you know of a family who might benefit you can apply on their behalf! There is also a youth inclusion project bursary. Apply today!

Our annual bursaries are now open for their 4th year! Application links and information are found on our website here:

https://cohesivecommunities.com/programs-and-events/bursaries/

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09/01/2024

Our annual bursaries are now open for their 4th year! Application links and information are found on our website here:

https://cohesivecommunities.com/programs-and-events/bursaries/

Image description: The image is white with the word Bursary in multicoloured text with each letter of the word having a different coloured background.

05/06/2024

Save the Date!

Join us for a review of 2023 at our Annual General Meeting.

Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: online via Google Meets or in-person

For more info, and to register by email: info@cohesivecommunities.com

03/21/2024

Come join us for Powwow Practice! Learn basic steps to Traditional Powwow Dances with experienced dance instructor Mariah Dumont and special guest singers from Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation.

Mariah Dumont is a Dené Suiline/Cree woman residing in Edmonton whose roots are with the Cold Lake First Nations. Mariah is a powwow dancer and instructor who has been dancing since she was three years old. Mariah is passionate about her culture and ensuring that those who have been displaced or disconnected are able to find connection and belonging within the dancing community. Mariah is the co-founder of Kokums Kloset which is a free program that offers children, youth and adults access to regalia to participate in powwows ensuring that Indigenous people are fully able to experience powwow.

Poster details:
Day and time: April 12 and May 10 from 6-8pm.
Location: Prescott Learning Centre, 340 Pioneer Rd, Spruce Grove.
Soup and Bannock for the first 50 guests!

All are welcome!

01/10/2024

This upcoming workshop may be of interest to those with questions about guardianship and trusteeship.

You can register here : https://townofstonyplain.perfectmind.com/25517/Reports/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=ce8cdbc2-49cf-4b06-9411-6a55946e7051&redirectedFromEmbededMode=False&courseId=0d6a88d4-af64-4f19-bee9-bd108ac77964

10/13/2023

Only 2 weeks left to submit your bursary applications! Applications close November 1, 2023.

Cohesive Communities offers 2 annual bursaries. Please apply at the links below or directly through our website.

Family Bursary ($1000)
Youth Inclusion Initiative Fund ($500)

The Family Bursary is meant to alleviate financial burden with respect to accessibility and inclusion in the home or community.

The Youth Inclusion Initiative Fund is for a youth-led initiative to raise awareness, foster inclusion, and/or address barriers in our communities or schools.

Links to bursary application forms:
Both applications open September 1 and close November 1 each year.
Family Bursary Application: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSe7dUEZAtC7ib.../viewform
Youth Inclusion Initiative Application: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeJgeShv.../viewform

Should you have any questions about the bursaries, please contact Amy Quintal at 780-906-0725.

09/25/2023

This information series is coming to our area! Our friends at Gateway Association are coming to share their knowledge and expertise.