CLOSING THE GAP: Stakeholders and Newcomer Youth’s Perspectives on Education in Calgary, Alberta

This community-based report explores newcomer youths’ educational experiences in Calgary, examining systemic barriers, emotional and cultural challenges, and the role of community-based supports in fostering inclusion and belonging.

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Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we are gathered on the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Nations of the Siksika, Piikani and Kainai First Nations; the Îethka Nakoda Wîcastabi First Nations, comprised of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations; and the Tsuut’ina First Nation. The City of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory (Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6).