The South Asian Social Justice Network (SASJN) in Alberta was established by CASSA to bring together South Asian-serving organizations, community groups, leaders, service providers, and community members who are working to address social justice issues affecting South Asian communities across the province.
Over the past year, the Network has focused on building stronger connections within the community and creating spaces where people can come together to talk about the issues they are experiencing. Through 24 community meetings, members and community participants have shared their experiences and identified concerns related to racism and discrimination in schools and workplaces, employment barriers, immigration challenges, access to services, and the growing impact of anti-South Asian hate.
The Network is also creating opportunities for community members, organizations, and professionals to share resources, learn from one another, and work together on issues that affect South Asian communities.
The Summit: May 24, 2026 – Calgary
On May 24, 2026, SASJN hosted Alberta’s first South Asian Social Justice Summit at the Genesis Centre in Calgary. The Summit brought together 89 community members, service providers, leaders, and community partners for a day of discussion, learning, and connection.
The Summit provided an opportunity for people to talk openly about some of the challenges facing South Asian communities, including workers’ rights and employment, racism and discrimination, access to justice, immigration, and other issues affecting families and individuals.
The Summit also included the launch of “We Are Still Here: Real Voices, Real Stories,” a video featuring community voices and lived experiences.
Following the Summit, SASJN organized a Mini Resource Fair to help community members connect with organizations, professionals, and services in one place. The event provided an opportunity for people to learn about available resources and ask questions directly to service providers.
Based on the response to the Mini Resource Fair, the Network is planning additional Resource Fairs in the future. These events will continue to bring together community organizations, professionals, and service providers and make information and support easier to access.
SASJN is also working with South Asian lawyers to explore ways to make legal information more accessible to community members. One of the opportunities being explored is offering free 30-minute legal consultations.
These consultations would give community members an opportunity to ask questions, better understand their rights and options, and learn about other resources or services that may be available to them.
The Alberta South Asian Social Justice Network welcomes organizations, community leaders, service providers, activists, and community members who are interested in working together to support social justice and equity for South Asian communities across Alberta.
If your organization or community group is interested in joining the Network or learning more about upcoming meetings and activities, please contact CASSA or the Alberta Regional Project Lead.
