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A Calgary based not for profit organization aiming to enhance community engagement!

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🍂 This Thanksgiving, we give thanks to our farmers who bring food to our tables, and to our amazing community, generous supporters, dedicated volunteers, and valued partners who stand with us in creating a more caring, inclusive, and hopeful tomorrow. 🤎

With grateful hearts, we thank everyone who makes a difference in our community. Together, we make kindness, compassion, and inclusion stronger.

With gratitude,
The uTurn Project Team 🧡

#HappyThanksgiving #uTurn #Gratitude #thanksgiving by @uturnproject.inc

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Today, we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to remember the children who never returned home, honour residential school Survivors, and hold space for their families and communities.
Understanding our shared history is an essential step toward healing. Let’s use today—and every day—to listen, learn, and commit to meaningful action.
🧡 Every Child Matters.
#nationaldayfortruthandreconciliation
#orangeshirtday by @uturnproject.inc

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16 days ago

Together in Faith, United in Purpose. 🤝

Faith leaders came together for a meaningful Faith Leaders Round Table centred on:

“Restoring Communities, Rebuilding Lives with Restorative Justice.”

An evening of dialogue, reflection, shared experiences, and collective commitment to strengthening our communities through faith, compassion, reconciliation, and restorative approaches.

Together, we listen.
Together, we reflect.
Together, we rebuild.

#yyc #yycevents #faith #calgary #cityhall taken in Calgary City Hall by @uturnproject.inc

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YCS || UNITED BY DIVERSITY 💛

I feel incredibly proud to share some photographs from my latest project, @youth.connections.summit ✨️

Working alongside @uturnproject.inc , I was able to create a space for youth to connect, learn, and celebrate eachother.

I was tasked with creating an event, to connect the young people of our city, and to inspire them. After 3 weeks of planning, creating and working, YCS came to life!

The theme, United By Diversity, inspired by SDG #10, Reduced Inequalities, fit perfectly. Our incredible speakers touched on that topic beautifully, and truly inspired our 100 guests & participants!

I'd like to extend a huge thank you to @uturnproject.inc for having me create this beautiful platform, to uplift & inspire our youth!

To our summer students, and other amazing volunteers thank you so much for stepping into these important roles and helping make the day possible!

Of course, thank you so much to Mayor Jeromy Farkas, Deputy Mayor Raj Dhaliwal, Mildred Rincon, and Nancy Wang for speaking at this event, and being the voices that helped make the 8th so special!

And lastly, thank you so much to our Photography & Video team for capturing the day! Especially my good friend @peach_icon 🤍📸

I am truly excited to be in the works of planning a bigger & better 2nd edition of this event, for next year! Stay tuned ✨️

Matalyn Schall 👑🤍
Miss Teen Global Americas 2026 🌎

Photos by the one & only @peach_icon

International Org:
@missteen_global by @leadingmanagement / @leonold ✨️

Coach: @cdn_beauties 🍁

#MissTeenGlobalAmericas2026
#MissTeenGlobalAmericas
#MissTeenGlobal
#CanadianBeautiesGirl
BePowerfulBeUnstoppable taken in Calgary, Alberta by @uturnproject.inc

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A glimpse into August 8th 🧡

@uturnproject.inc &
@youth.connections.summit
would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to every speaker, volunteer, summer student, partner, and young person who helped make the very first Youth Connections Summit possible.

From meaningful conversations and new friendships to collaborative workshops and inspiring stories, August 8th was a beautiful reminder of what can happen when we come together, embrace our differences, and build connections.

Thank you for helping us bring United Through Diversity: Building Connections, Breaking Barriers to life. 🌎🧡

This is the start of something beautiful ✨

#YouthConnectionsSummit #UnitedThroughDiversity #BuildingConnections #SDG10 #CalgaryYouth taken in Calgary, Alberta by @uturnproject.inc

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Today I had such a wonderful time attending the Youth Connections Summit 2026 at Calgary City Hall, alongside and supporting our Sister Queens. 👑❤️

Hosted by the uTurn Project, this year’s theme, “United Through Diversity: Building Connections, Breaking Barriers,” really resonated with me.

The afternoon brought together speakers, performers and interactive activities that encouraged all of us to reflect — on diversity, inclusion, the assumptions we make, the importance of listening to different perspectives, and how meaningful connections can help break down barriers.

As an educator, arts advocate and community volunteer, I loved seeing young people being given a space where their voices, ideas and experiences truly mattered. ❤️

There were so many powerful words shared today, and I’ll be highlighting some of our speakers and Sister Queens individually because each brought something unique and meaningful to the day.

Thank you to the incredible @notmatalyn, uTurn Project, and the young people who helped make today possible. What a beautiful reminder that when we listen, learn and connect with one another, we build stronger communities.

And it’s always pretty special getting to support and cheer on the incredible young people in our beautiful province.

💎 Shine bright like a diamond. 💎

With Rhinestones,
Leeanne McLim
Ms Alberta 2026
World Universal Canada Ambassador 2026

@uturnproject.inc
@albertapageants
@youth.connections.summit
@mrscanadainc
@worlduniversalpageants
@tamannadargar
@blondvagabond
@marigoldmioc
@calgarypageants
@jeromyyyc
@notmatalyn

#YouthConnectionsSummit2026 #UTurnProject #UnitedThroughDiversity #BuildingConnections #BreakingBarriers by @uturnproject.inc

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We are excited to welcome Matalyn Schall, as one of our inspiring speakers at the Youth Connections Summit 2026! 🧡

Matalyn Schall is a passionate advocate, public speaker, and community leader from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Through her work, she is dedicated to empowering others, creating meaningful connections, and inspiring positive change locally and globally.

Her advocacy journey began with The Perfectly Pink Project, inspired by the loss of her great grandmother to breast cancer. Through education, awareness, and community engagement, Matalyn promotes the importance of early detection and has independently raised over $20,000 in support of breast cancer research and awareness initiatives.

Matalyn is a co founder of the Queen’s Confidence Academy, a youth empowerment program focused on building confidence, self worth, and leadership skills in children. She is also the organizer of the Youth Connections Summit, bringing young leaders together to celebrate diversity, encourage collaboration, and create conversations surrounding inclusion and community impact.

Passionate about discovery and learning, Matalyn has completed educational programs through Harvard University in archaeology and the University of Alberta in paleontology. In the fall, she will begin her studies at the University of Calgary, pursuing Archaeology with a minor in Geology, with the goal of becoming a vertebrate paleontologist.

Through advocacy, education, and leadership, Matalyn continues to use her voice to inspire others and create a lasting impact beyond borders.

Join us as we come together to connect, learn, and celebrate the power of young leaders creating a more inclusive future 🌎✨

#YouthConnectionsSummit #UnitedThroughDiversity #YouthLeadership #CommunityImpact #SDG10 taken in Calgary, Alberta by @uturnproject.inc

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We are excited to welcome Jeromy Farkas, as one of our inspiring speakers at the Youth Connections Summit 2026!

Jeromy Farkas is the 38th mayor of Calgary.

Mayor Farkas was born and raised in East Calgary to parents wanting to build a great Canadian life for their family. Growing up, he worked in fast food and on the factory line in Forest Lawn, Marlborough, and Ogden before getting a degree in political science from the University of Calgary. At UCalgary, he also worked as the Executive Administrator for the Israel Studies Program and as a Research Team Lead in the Faculty of Medicine.

In 2017, he was elected as one of Calgary’s youngest city councillors. During his term, he championed public transparency, financial responsibility, and community safety. As Councillor, he also served as a Calgary Police commissioner and director of the Calgary Housing Company. Four years later, he ran for mayor, coming in second place.

In 2022, he hiked the 4,300-kilometer Pacific Crest Trail from the Mexico border to Canada to fundraise over $225,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters Calgary. A year later, he hiked 25 Rocky Mountains in 25 days to raise over $43,000 for The Alex Community Health Centre. He has since served as a non-profit director, community volunteer, and CEO of Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation–a role he held until earlier this year when he resigned to commit to his run for mayor.

Today, Mayor Farkas, along with your City Council, is committed to making Calgary a great place to make a living and a great place to make a life!

Join us as we come together to connect, learn, and celebrate the power of young leaders creating a more inclusive future. 🌎✨

#YouthConnectionsSummit #UnitedThroughDiversity #YouthLeadership #CommunityImpact #SDG10 by @uturnproject.inc

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Every great leader begins with one moment ✨️

Join us for the inaugural Youth Connections Summit: United Through Diversity, Building Connections, Breaking Barriers, an afternoon dedicated to celebrating diversity, building meaningful connections, and inspiring the next generation of community leaders.

Through inspiring guest speakers, interactive workshops, and meaningful networking opportunities, participants will gain practical leadership skills while exploring how we can build stronger, more inclusive communities together.

📅 August 8, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
📍 Calgary City Hall Atrium

🎟️ Free registration | Limited to 80 participants

Secure your spot today through the link in our bio or by copying the link here!

We can't wait to welcome you! 💗

https://forms.gle/w3Sfro22ButGG5gJ6

#YouthConnectionsSummit #YouthLeadership #UnitedThroughDiversity #CalgaryYouth #SDG10 by @uturnproject.inc

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Every meaningful connection begins with one conversation 🧡

On August 8, we're bringing together young people from diverse backgrounds to celebrate multiculturalism, learn from inspiring leaders, and discover how we can build stronger, more inclusive communities together.

✨ Save the date. More details coming soon.

#YCS #SDG10 #youthempowerment #eventsyyc #youthsummit taken in Calgary, Alberta by @uturnproject.inc

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Here are some beautiful moments from our Seniors Week Celebration held on June 4, 2026, at the Genesis Centre! ❤️

It was a wonderful day filled with joy, laughter, appreciation, and community spirit as we came together to celebrate and honor the invaluable contributions of our seniors.

From meaningful conversations to shared smiles, every moment reflected the strength, wisdom, and warmth that our seniors bring to our community.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this celebration so special. Here’s to creating more memories together! 💙 #seniorsweek #community #celeberation taken in Genesis Centre by @uturnproject.inc

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Culture Creates Connection
A cup of Vietnamese coffee.
A traditional áo dài.
A familiar song.
A story shared between generations.
Culture can help people feel connected to where they come from while creating opportunities for others to learn, understand, and appreciate something new.
Viethub believes cultural activities can bring communities closer together and help create a stronger sense of belonging in Canada.
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Văn hóa tạo nên sự kết nối.
Một ly cà phê Việt.
Một tà áo dài.
Một bài hát quen thuộc.
Một câu chuyện được truyền lại giữa các thế hệ.
Văn hóa giúp mỗi người kết nối với cội nguồn, đồng thời mở ra cơ hội để những cộng đồng khác cùng tìm hiểu, thấu hiểu và trân trọng những giá trị mới.
Viethub tin rằng các hoạt động văn hóa có thể giúp mọi người đến gần nhau hơn và cùng xây dựng cảm giác thuộc về tại Canada.

#Viethub #CulturalConnection #CommunityBelonging #MulticulturalAlberta taken in Calgary, Alberta by @uturnproject.inc

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