🌿 Roots and Bridges: Engaging Youth and Families in Cultural Awareness & Connection

A Program by C. L. Whole You Foundation | Leduc, Alberta

About the Program

Roots and Bridges is a dynamic community-based initiative that empowers youth, families, and educators across Alberta to explore cultural identity, build empathy, and foster inclusion.

We believe that strong communities are rooted in understanding and connected through shared humanity. This program brings people together—across generations and cultures—to celebrate heritage, challenge bias, and co-create safe, inclusive environments at home, in schools, and throughout our communities.

💬 Why This Matters

In our increasingly diverse province, families and schools need the tools to navigate difference with compassion, curiosity, and courage. Racism, bullying, and cultural insensitivity often grow from misunderstanding. Roots and Bridges creates opportunities to learn, reflect, and connect meaningfully across cultures.

Family Engagement Sessions

Celebrate your roots, build new bridges.

Our interactive family sessions offer a safe and welcoming space to:

At-School Workshops

For youth, parents, and educators

Our engaging workshops are designed to:

Using role-play, group discussions, and interactive tools, these workshops support students, families, and school staff in building culturally safe spaces.

What You’ll Gain

Get Involved

Whether you're a family looking to connect, a teacher seeking resources, or a youth ready to lead change—we welcome you.

Funded Support

Roots and Bridges is funded in part by the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Branch, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Government of Alberta. We are grateful for their support in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across our communities.

🌈 Rooted in Culture. Bridging Communities.

We acknowledge the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples throughout Alberta. The C. L. Whole You Foundation is committed to reconciliation, anti-racism, and creating inclusive pathways forward for all.