ALT In the first image, a group of people sit in the Action Lab during a workshop. Large, colorful shapes overlay the photo with the text “The Belonging Project” and “The Belonging Toolkit,” along with the project’s logo.

ALT In the second image, the Belonging Project logo appears above text explaining that the project is a research partnership between Skills Society and the University of Alberta. The text describes research into the conditions, processes, and actions that support opportunities for belonging for people with intellectual disabilities.

ALT In the third image, text introduces the Belonging Toolkit as an interactive training resource designed to help workers reflect on belonging. Photos show printed workshop materials and a hand-drawn diagram exploring relationships, community, and belonging. Additional text explains that the toolkit contains eight explorations that move from reflection to action and is being co-designed with community disability support workers and people with intellectual disabilities.

ALT In the fourth image, text explains that the first toolkit exploration has been developed and tested with managers and frontline support workers, with further development and testing planned with service providers across Alberta. A group photo shows Paige Reeves standing with OT students Hayley, Emily, Danielle, and Jada, all smiling outdoors. The image also directs readers to the Skills Society website for more information about the Belonging Toolkit and the Belonging Project.

ALT Image on a textured orange background, with white icons of an eagle, a narwhal, and a beaded flower. Text reads: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

ALT In the first image, several turquoise cups sit upside down in a rack. A yellow “Action Lab” sticker is attached to the front of the rack.

ALT In the second image, a yellow and turquoise kitchen area has white cabinets, a refrigerator, coffee machines, and rolling carts holding cups and glasses.

ALT The image shows the Action Lab Treaty Reflection & Renewal Space in the background. A woven basket filled with dried ceremonial materials, including sweetgrass and sage, sits on a wooden shelf. The main text reads “SDX,” with “Systemic Design Exchange” underneath in black. A purple banner across the middle says “ProAction Café: Reconciliation.” Under that, the text reads, “Last chance! Submit your reconciliation-related project or challenge and get your tickets!”

ALT In the image, the top half shows a photo of people gathered around a table in the Action Lab, with large white text reading “Action Lab Featured Renter.” The bottom half has a white background with the Civida logo and logo mark, alongside text reading: “Civida provides affordable housing and housing support to people across Edmonton, helping make safe and stable homes more accessible.” The Action Lab logo appears on the right side.

ALT In the first image, an Action Lab graphic titled Our Latest Work introduces a project with University of Alberta Occupational Therapy students exploring how asset mapping can support community connection and participation at Edgemont Flats. A photo shows three of the students outside at the table promoting the Edgemont summer BBQ event.

ALT In the second image, the graphic explains how the students explored asset mapping as a collective process for building connection. Photos show a community scavenger hunt poster and community boards used to invite residents to share ideas and participate in a BBQ event.

ALT In the third image, the graphic describes how the project helped students reflect on community engagement, including the importance of co-designing with residents, considering wider systems that shape participation, and adapting based on community feedback. A photo of The Faces of Edgemont asset-mapping activity shows residents’ self-portrait drawings displayed on strings. The graphic also directs readers to Action Lab’s latest blog post about the project.

ALT [The image shows the Action Lab Treaty Reflection & Renewal Space in the background. The main text reads “SDX,” with “Systemic Design Exchange” underneath in black. A purple banner across the middle says “ProAction Café: Reconciliation.” Under that, the text reads, “Submit a reconciliation-related project or challenge you’re working on and get your tickets!” At the bottom, a dark purple section includes the event details.

ALT The image features the title "Reflections from the Canadian Forum for Social Innovation" over a blurred background of hanging photographs. Supporting text explains that Skills Society's Director of Development and Community Engagement, Annand Ollivierre, reflects on key takeaways from the 2026 Canadian Forum for Social Innovation. See the caption to learn more.

ALT Teresa sits outdoors on a sunny day in a lawn chair, wearing a white knit short-sleeve sweater. Trees, grass, and a garden fence are visible in the background. White text at the bottom of the image reads, "Teresa Bradley."

ALT A small group of people sits in a circle in one of the Action Lab's breakout spaces, engaged in a facilitated discussion. The bright room features large windows, colourful chairs, potted plants, and creative wall displays. Designed for smaller group conversations and activities, the breakout space provides a comfortable setting for larger groups to divide into more focused discussions before coming back together.

ALT The first image has a white background with a title in navy text that reads "What's Happening at Action Lab... Our Latest Work." On the left is the cover of the Beyond Barriers: Understanding Queer and Trans Entrepreneurship in Edmonton primer. On the right, text explains that Action Lab recently partnered with the Alberta 2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce on the Beyond Barriers project. A green arrow at the bottom points to the next slide.

ALT The second image has a white background and explains that the primer introduces the Beyond Barriers project, shares early learnings, and explores the experiences of Queer and trans entrepreneurs in Edmonton, including the barriers they face and opportunities for a more inclusive business ecosystem. Below the text is a sample spread from the primer. A green arrow at the bottom points to the next slide.

ALT The third image has a white background and features another sample spread from the Beyond Barriers primer. Below, text explains that Action Lab led the design and facilitation of the listening sessions, synthesized the findings into the primer, and developed the participatory engagement process that will continue throughout the project. The Action Lab logo appears on the right. Along the bottom, text invites readers to visit Action Lab's website to learn more about its work.

ALT The image has a red square centered over a black-and-white image of people walking across a large target pattern. Large white text reads “WICKED COMPLEX,” with a small green label “SEASON 2.” Below, smaller text says, “Absurdly Hopeful: How Play and Creativity Can Crack Open New Futures.” At the bottom it reads “Wicked Complex Podcast S2-3” and “Navigating Disruption: A Framework for Systems Change.” The Action Lab logo appears on the right, and along the left edge, text reads “DON’T MISS IT.”]

ALT In the image, large navy text asks, “Are you on the mailing list?” with a dotted green divider beneath. A preview of the Action Lab newsletter is shown below with the heading “The Latest at Action Lab” and the Action Lab logo. The newsletter preview features a “Facilitator Spotlight” on Teresa Bradley, Coordinator of Social Enterpirse and Innovation at Skills Society, with her photo and a short description of her work at Action Lab. A vertical navy bar on the left reads “Action Lab Newsletter.”

ALT [The image introduces Season 2 of the Wicked Complex podcast. The title “Wicked Complex” appears in large white text over a red square cutout, revealing a greyscale background image of people walking in circular formations. The text “Season 2” appears below, alongside the Action Lab logo and the season theme: “Absurdly Hopeful: How Play and Creativity Can Crack Open New Futures.”]

ALT The image is a close-up photo of a facilitator writing “Belonging where do we want to be” on a purple sticky note attached to a whiteboard. In the background are colourful sticky notes and empathy map activity.

ALT In the first image, an Action Lab graphic highlights the Peer-Led Evaluation Toolkit, developed in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton Region to support organizations using peer-led approaches to evaluation within Edmonton’s Strategy for Community Mental Health.

ALT In the second image, a sample spread from the Peer-Led Evaluation Toolkit is shown alongside information about the toolkit’s practical tools, activities, reflection prompts, and participatory methods for gathering and making sense of learning.

ALT In the third image, a sample reflection page from the Peer-Led Evaluation Toolkit is featured alongside information about the co-design process, Action Lab’s role in developing the resource, and a link to learn more about Action Lab’s work.

ALT The image is a table setup inside the Action Lab space. A wooden tray holds snacks, sticky notes, markers, colourful coasters, and Action Lab materials, including a small sign about Treaty 6 territory and tatawâw. A shared kitchen and seating area can be seen in the background.