Our Initiative
The Artist Collective
The Artist Collective is a group of artists who serve as community animators to listen in diverse African, Caribbean, Black communities in Alberta and translate that information into art.
Artspace Collective
The BEAR Subproject "ArtSpaces" uses community arts to engage members of ACB communities who are often missed by traditional outreach, promotion, or research. Through this creative...
B.E.A.R
The B.E.A.R is a holistic socially-innovative community initiative designed to mobilize data and research to bring meaningful change in Black health equity. The vision is to create a collaborative environment
Intersectoral Action Fund (ISAF)
The Intersectoral Action Fund project was funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and aimed to promote intersectoral action by strengthening community capacity...
Journey Mapping
The Journey Mapping Project, sought to gather information on the experiences and barriers faced by ACB 2SLGTBQI+ youths as they navigated services for: Mental health, Substance use and addictions...
Otherwise Show
The Intersectoral Action Fund project was funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and aimed to promote intersectoral action by strengthening community capacity...
Sexual Health Promotion
Create awareness and provide information on sexual health
Tracks Survey
The Tracks survey among Black people in Alberta is conducted by Ribbon Rouge, in collaboration with Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).
Community Safety & Well-Being (CSWB)
Jali Care is an innovative, evidence-based training and capacity-building initiative led by the Ribbon Rouge Foundation. It was created in response to findings from the national Journey Mapping...
Community Action Fund (CAF)
This health initiative is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and is designed to improve equitable access to culturally responsive, stigma-free, and safe sexual health services for African...
Jabulani
Celebrate creativity, connection, and culture at the 3rd annual Jabulani Arts Festival in Edmonton, Alberta, hosted at the iconic Roxy Theatre. From April 30 to May 3, this vibrant four-day festival brings together...
The Artist Collective
The Artist Collective is a group of artists who serve as community animators to listen in diverse African, Caribbean, Black communities in Alberta and translate that information into art. We believe in the power of arts to heal, raise voices, and advocate for justice and health equity.
Artspace Collective
The BEAR Subproject “ArtSpaces” uses community arts to engage members of ACB communities who are often missed by traditional outreach, promotion, or research. Through this creative engagement, the project aims to address health, justice, and equity issues, while ultimately sharing its research findings to spark further community discussion and action.
B.E.A.R
The B.E.A.R is a holistic socially-innovative community initiative designed to mobilize data and research to bring meaningful change in Black health equity. The vision is to create a collaborative environment where knowledge, resources and connections are shared to close racial gaps.
Intersectoral Action Fund (ISAF)
The Intersectoral Action Fund project was funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and aimed to promote intersectoral action by strengthening community capacity to address the social determinants of health.
Journey Mapping
The Journey Mapping Project, sought to gather information on the experiences and barriers faced by ACB 2SLGTBQI+ youths as they navigated services for: Mental health, Substance use and addictions, Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI), and Criminal justice involvement – for the ACB community.
Otherwise Show
The OtherWise” is a podcast that shares the stories of our communities’ lived experiences, highlighting our collective ethno-cultural-linguistic diversity and heritage, reflecting who we are as a City, and bringing about positive social change.
Sexual Health Promotion
Create awareness and provide information on sexual health
Tracks Survey
The Tracks survey among Black people in Alberta is conducted by Ribbon Rouge, in collaboration with Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). The purpose of the survey is to better understand the health of Black people, with a focus on HIV, other sexually transmitted infections (STI) and related factors.
Community Safety & Well-Being (CSWB)
Jali Care is an innovative, evidence-based training and capacity-building initiative led by the Ribbon Rouge Foundation. It was created in response to findings from the national Journey Mapping Across Canada Project, which revealed deep inequities and systemic barriers faced by Black 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in accessing inclusive, affirming, and culturally competent care.
Community Action Fund (CAF)
This health initiative is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and is designed to improve equitable access to culturally responsive, stigma-free, and safe sexual health services for African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities in Alberta who are affected by HIV, hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs).