Outreach events in February aim to raise awareness for the Ombudsman’s office.
Representatives from the Alberta Ombudsman’s office, including Deputy Ombudsman Mike Good, met with a range of organizations this month, as part of our effort to raise awareness of our work.
Activities kicked off with a presentation to the Wheatland County Council on the topic of our Administrative Fairness Guidelines, and continued with meetings with the following organizations:
- Inn from the Cold, which provides support and services to families who are experiencing or at the risk of experiencing homelessness;
- ActionDignity, which works with and supports equity-seeking groups, helping people and grassroots organizations build skills and confidence while advocating for policies that make workplaces, schools, and communities more inclusive for all;
- Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary, dedicated to providing social, cultural, education, and employments services to the Aboriginal Peoples within the Calgary Metropolitan area; and
- Closer to Home, which uses evidence-based practices and innovative solutions to preserve, reunify and build stronger families to ensure that children have stable, healthy and safe living environments in which to grow and develop.
The Public Interest Commissioner’s office travelled with us, returning for the annual Calgary City Teachers’ Convention Association (CCTCA) Trade Show. The goal: to share information about the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act as the mechanism for reporting wrongdoing or reprisal in the workplace without fear.
Both offices appreciated the chance to engage with community leaders and professionals in the education sector. Together, we can improve fairness in the administration of public services and increase trust in the public sector.
