Great news! The Intergenerational Speaker Series has received a New Horizons Seniors Program Grant which will allow us to offer a third year of the series.

CALL has partnered with the Nursing Program at Mt. Royal University to offer a series of five lectures in the next year that will bring together older adults and university students to meet and engage in discussion. It will be a unique opportunity for learning and for forming new connections across generations.

Over the coming year we will offer 5 events, each beginning with a guest speaker, a panel, a film … something to set the stage and provide a focus for a lively and informative discussion. Following a light lunch snack, we will meet in small intergenerational groups for a facilitated conversation. All the events will take place in the Lincoln Park Room of Mt. Royal University from 11 am to 1pm.

Save the Date for 2024-2025: Other events in the series will be held at the same time and place on
September 25, November 20, January 28, March 25, May 21
Mark your calendar and look forward to details in upcoming newsletters.

Watch the CALL newsletter for information about upcoming topics and speakers and link to the program website (www.mru.ca/igss)

Age-Ful Inclusion:

Embracing Generational and Cultural Diversity

Our next IGSS event will explore the importance of age inclusivity, with a focus on connecting people from different generations and cultural backgrounds. We’ll delve into the value of intergenerational relationships and how diverse age groups, informed by their unique cultural experiences, can learn from and support one another. By examining the intersection of age and culture, we’ll challenge common misconceptions about age, while recognizing how cultural factors shape our perceptions of aging and generational roles.

Through engaging discussions, we’ll uncover practical strategies for fostering meaningful connections across generations, celebrating cultural diversity, and creating inclusive environments where people of all ages feel valued, heard, and supported. Together, we’ll explore how to build bridges across age and cultural divides to ensure a truly inclusive society.

Speaker bio:  Dr. Rose Joudi (Ph.D. Psych.) is an aging and ethnic diversity researcher, consultant, and international speaker on ethnocultural diversity, elder abuse and ageism. Dr. Joudi developed a program focusing on ethnocultural older adult mistreatment and abuse for the province of Alberta and is currently working at Carya as Project Manager for The Way In Network (TWIN) which is a collaboration of Calgary-based agencies that are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and access to services and support for vulnerable older adults living in the community and their families. Dr. Joudi is also a current board member of the Alberta Association on Gerontology (AAG) and is an advisor for Alberta's Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services.