Alberta School Councils' Association

09/30/2026

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

Today is a day to honour Residential School Survivors, their families and communities, and to remember the children who never returned home. It is also an opportunity for all of us, including parents and school communities, to continue learning about the history and lasting impacts of residential schools and our shared responsibility in reconciliation.

The Government of Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation page provides history, learning resources, information about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the 94 Calls to Action, and links for continued learning.

Across Canada, communities are also gathering to listen, learn, remember and reflect. The Government of Canada maintains a list of activities taking place throughout September and on September 30, including events here in Alberta.

Learning is part of reconciliation. Today, and throughout the year, we encourage school communities to keep listening, asking questions and making space for Indigenous voices, histories and experiences.

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation/list-activities.html

09/21/2026

How was your first meeting? We’d love to hear all about it.

Please be sure to update your with us
* go to the website
* scroll A-L-L the way to the bottom, click Contact Us
* midway down the page, click the gold bar to Update your School Council Information

We can’t wait to hear from you!

09/12/2026

We are incredibly thankful to Alberta Funds Public Schools citizen initiative petition for donating the remainder of their petition dollars to support our organization. Please see our joint statement below.

Alberta Funds Public Schools and Alberta School Councils' Association have issued this joint statement:

09/10/2026

Welcome back, school councils. Now comes the fun part.

Are you planning your first School Council or organizational meeting of the year and wondering where to start?

ASCA has resources to help with agendas, minutes, executive transitions, operating procedures, participant roles, annual planning, making meetings meaningful, engaging your school community and even that always exciting conversation about quorum.

Start with the School Council Resource Guide (https://bit.ly/3UNr76v), explore the resources available on our website, or reach out to us if you need a hand (https://bit.ly/46lfGFI).

You do not have to reinvent the wheel every September. We promise.

08/27/2026

We’re starting the 2026/27 ASCA Access Pass year with a conversation that matters.

On September 24, SherryDuncan.com presents Every Child Matters: Becoming an Ally, exploring Residential Schools, the 94 Calls to Action, Orange Shirt Day, reconciliation, and ways families can support children in learning about reciprocity and relationship.

School councils can come away with greater context, practical ways to support learning in their school communities, and a stronger understanding of what it means to walk alongside Indigenous communities.

Because we want as many school councils as possible to be part of this important conversation, this session is open to all ASCA Member School Councils at no cost.

Registration is still required, so gather your council and join us https://www.albertaschoolcouncils.ca/school-councils/asca-access-pass

08/25/2026

One pass. Ten sessions. A whole school year of learning without having to decide in September what you might need in March.

The 2026/27 ASCA Access Pass brings expert presenters and relevant conversations directly to school councils across Alberta ->

https://www.albertaschoolcouncils.ca/school-councils/asca-access-pass

We’re talking parent voice and leadership, reconciliation, literacy through play, social media, student wellness, bullying and youth behaviour, mindfulness, healthy relationships, active play, advocacy and more. Basically, a fairly accurate representation of the number of things school councils and parents are expected to know something about.

For $500 per school council, the ASCE Grant eligible, Access Pass gives you all ten sessions throughout the year, plus resources, Q&A, education updates, and opportunities to connect with other parent leaders.

Come for the topic you know you need. Stay for the nine you didn’t realize you needed yet.

08/22/2026

A sincere thank you to Stephen Webber from Metrix LLP for spending part of his Saturday morning with us. We especially appreciated hearing that ASCA has had another successful audit and has now seen two consecutive years of organizational growth.

Good governance, sound financial practices, and steady growth are all things worth celebrating. Even on a Saturday morning. 😉

07/08/2026

Congratulations to newly elected Canadian School Boards Association President Shali Baziuk!

looks forward to seeing the impact of your leadership at the national level while continuing to work together locally in support of students, families, and public education.

07/01/2026

🇨🇦Happy Canada Day🇨🇦

Our team is taking time to observe Canada Day. We recognize that July 1 holds different meanings and experiences for everyone, and we support all members of our community taking the day however they choose.

06/21/2026

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and honour the histories, cultures, languages, contributions, and enduring strength of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

This day is also an opportunity to reflect on the importance of learning and truth telling as part of reconciliation. The work of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation helps ensure truths shared by Residential School Survivors, families, and communities are honoured and carried forward.

Learning matters. Listening matters. Reconciliation requires both.

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day! Celebrated each year on the summer solstice, is a time to honour the languages, teachings, traditions, and cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island.

As Grandfather Sun shines longest and brightest today, we hope you are feeling energized and ready for a fresh start to the season.