Foundation for Cohesive Communities

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/

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

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.

09/01/2023

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/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7dUEZAtC7ibh7dtp80TleOsJKDYQpDBsauySlm_nRiOiqNw/viewform

Youth Inclusion Initiative Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJgeShv-1gUOnvv67Drv82iAt2tX_0s22-yy4PVMcjEo-V7A/viewform

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

07/23/2023

Join us for our online AGM on August 8!

Image Description: a brown poster with a teal border that says: Save the date! Join us for a review of 2022 at our Annual General Meeting.

Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Online via Google Meets.
Register by email: info@cohesivecommunities.com

A logo with the words cohesive communities appears at the bottom of the poster. The i in cohesive is a person holding a multicoloured star.

07/05/2023

If you would like your own key to access the Liberty Swing at Jubilee Park in Spruce Grove, you can call or text our past president, Amy Quintal at 7809060725.

We are currently working on getting some keys for the one located at the Rotary Park in Stony Plain as well.

[image description: there is a photo of a young person using a wheelchair in the Liberty Swing (a wheelchair accessible swing). An adult is standing beside the young person in the swing. The swing is surrounded by a fence which has a sign that says “building community- this wheelchair accessible swing was installed at Jubilee Park thanks to a partnership between Cohesive Communities and Spruce Grove City Council and is part of an ongoing commitment to reducing barriers and improving accessibility and inclusion within the community”. There is another sign which states “restricted area - user and carers as required only in this area”.]