MISSION

Use Art as a medium to build resilient mental health and enhance 21st-century life skills among youth in vulnerable situations and drive social change.

We envision a world where diverse community members feel empowered to share their stories and experiences; where everyone is included and respected; where equity for all is held high.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Learning Pedagogies and Program Framework
Centering Mental Health Wellness

MEET THE FOLKS

Het Mavani

He is a digital marketing professional with experience across diverse sectors such as fintech, non-profit, retail, and manufacturing.

Shariqah Alam

Shariqah is our wonderful volunteer, and she writes the blogs, deciphers research studies, and hunts for relevant resources..

Terry Burrell

Now retired and living in Toronto, Terry's working life involved a range of roles, including research and policy consulting, as well as providing.

Elda Almario

Born and raised in the Philippines, Elda moved to Canada in 2018, bringing with her years of experience in psychotherapy,..

Al Farrington

Al is a retired, formally trained accountant who previously worked in the TV News Broadcasting sector as Manager of Finance and Administration.

Chloe Jang

Chloe is delighted to be a part of Arts & Skills Collective, where she volunteers as a Marketing and Program Coordinator.

Aroop Rayu

Aroop, an artist and arts educator with over 10 years of experience working with youth, is driven to create a barrier-free and brave..

Zitin Munshi

Zitin is a seasoned sustainability professional with over a decade of experience consulting with companies to help them become more environmentally and socially conscious.

We would like to acknowledge the traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot First Nation tribes of Siksika, the Piikuni, the Kainai, the Stoney Nakoda First Nations tribes of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley and the Tsuut’ina First Nation. The city of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We pay our respects to the Elders, past and present, and extend our gratitude for their wisdom and teachings. 

As settlers, we are committed to reconciliation, understanding, and building positive relationships with the Indigenous communities. We are humbled by the privilege to call these lands home and will never take it for granted.

At Art and Creative Skills Collective, everyone is valued and respected. We stand with the 2SLGBTQI+ and trans community, creating a safe and welcoming environment for all. Our doors are open, and our hearts are welcoming to all.

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