Anti-Racism Community Sessions — Program Update

The Somali Immigrant Service Society of Alberta (SISSA) is proud to share the successful completion of a series of Anti-Racism Community Sessions held between February and April 2026 in Edmonton.

These sessions brought together community members, youth, and leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue, promote inclusion, and address racism within our communities.

Sessions delivered

We delivered seven sessions between February 4 and April 12, 2026.

What we achieved

Throughout these sessions, participants:

• Engaged in open and respectful discussions on racism
• Shared personal experiences and community perspectives
• Learned practical tools to respond to discrimination
• Built stronger connections across diverse groups

Community and youth impact

A strong level of participation from both youth and adults made these sessions especially impactful. Youth participants showed leadership, engagement, and a commitment to creating positive change in their communities.

Key outcomes

• Increased awareness of racism and its effects in Canada
• Strengthened community relationships
• Improved understanding of diversity and inclusion
• Participants empowered to take action against discrimination