kNOw Poverty: 2026 Poverty Studies Summer Institute

All workshops are held in-person at the Ambrose University campus, 150 Ambrose Circle SW. Those able to do so are strongly encouraged to join in person. Those not in the Calgary area and unable to join in person can register to join online and participate via a streamed link.

Residence accommodation is available for guests from out of town who would like to attend in person. For residence information and booking please email Residence@ambrose.edu.

Fees and Registration

To Register visit: Registration Form

  • Early Bird Pricing: in effect until April 3rd.

  • Regular Pricing: in effect from April 4th until workshop begins.

  • CEP Member: Members of Tamarack’s Communities Ending Poverty network receive a 50% discount. Select “CEP Member” on the registration form.

  • Low-income: If you consider yourself to be low-income, there is no charge to register. Select “Low-income” on the registration form.

Pricing

  • Poverty 101

    • Early Bird: $50.00

    • Regular (in person): $70.00

    • Online: $35.00

  • The ART of Hope

    • Early Bird: $65.00

    • Regular (in person): $85.00

    • Online: $45.00

  • Hope for Our Community: Building Social Belonging

    • Early Bird: $90.00

    • Regular (in person): $140.00

    • Online: $70.00

  • Hope for Our Neighbourhoods: Affordable Living = Housing + Transportation + Food

    • Early Bird: $50.00

    • Regular (in person): $70.00

    • Online: $35.00

  • Hope for Our Economy: Social Enterprise as a Model for Community and Organizational Development

    • Early Bird: $90.00

    • Regular (in person): $140.00

    • Online: $70.00

  • Hope for Our Environment: Building Inclusive Resilience

    • Early Bird: $50.00

    • Regular (in person): $70.00

    • Online: $35.00

  • Hope for Reconciliation: Debwewin “My Truth” Indigenous Cultural Competency and Safety Training

    • Early Bird: $90.00

    • Regular (in person): $140.00

    • Online: $70.00