Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we at SafeLink Alberta honour and celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Canada. This day, held annually on June 21, coincides with the summer …
Sex Work and Sex Trafficking: Definitions, Differences, and the Need for Human Rights
Contributors: Alisha Ostberg, Hanako Rodgers, and Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi Sex work and sex trafficking are concepts that are often conflated despite being separate subjects. Due to this conflation, they can carry significant social, legal, and …
Celebrating International Sex Workers’ Day: A Conversation with Our Shift Program Peer Support Worker
As the world commemorates International Sex Workers’ Day on June 2nd, a significant spotlight shines on the continued stigmatization of the sex work community in Canada. This day, rooted in a 1975 protest by sex …
International Day Against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia: An Interview with Advocate James Demers.
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, celebrated annually on May 17, raises awareness about the discrimination and violence faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. Established in 2004 to mark the World Health Organization’s 1990 decision …
Gender: A Galaxy of Possibilities
SafeLink Alberta believes in advocating for the communities we serve. Part of our health promotion strategy to reduce the heath disparities among marginalized communities is through education and advocacy. This blog post is the first …
Film Panel Recap – “I Don’t Know Who You Are”
Mark Randall, our Community Outreach Coordinator, recently participated in a panel discussion following a screening of “I Don’t Know Who You Are.” The event, held at the Chinook Cineplex Theatre aimed to raise awareness about …
Take Part in the Sex Now Survey 2024!
How is your sex life? What matters most to you these days? Let the Community-Based Research Centre know by participating in Sex Now, a survey about sex that cares more about you as a person …
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
February 22 is marked as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Every year, February 22 is a day to encourage Canadians to “raise awareness of the magnitude of modern-day slavery in Canada and abroad and to …
Efforts we are taking to build trust in African, Caribbean, and Black communities.
Building trust with the ACB (African, Caribbean, and Black) community is essential for SafeLink Alberta. ACB communities face significant stigma based on gender, race, culture, and sexual orientation. All of these experiences lead to significant …
Black History Month: Why We Serve African, Caribbean, and Black Communities.
SafeLink Alberta is a non-profit organization that has been serving and advocating for priority populations in Calgary and southern Alberta since 1983. Our mission is to reduce the risks associated with sexual activity and substance …