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

  • General Public: To register for any of the Summer Institute workshops, please register here. If you consider yourself to be low-income, there is no charge to register. Select “Low-income” on the registration form

  • Communities Ending Poverty (CEP) Members: If you are a members of the Tamarack Institute’s Communities Ending Poverty network please register here for the member rate.

Pricing

Early Bird Pricing is in effect until April 3rd.

  • 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