Edmonton Multicultural Coalition

Throwback to our Migrant Action Plan program!
We hosted focus groups in four languages: Ukrainian, Tagalog, Swahili, and Punjabi. Thank you to these beautiful communities for sharing your voices and participating.
Huge thanks to the City of Edmonton for funding this meaningful experience.

Event : Her Health, Her Power💪🏽👏🤝

What an amazing event with so many people coming to attend. The EMC is incredibly overjoyed with the experience and continues to welcome the community to engage and network for such causes like this.

Women's health is not a simple topic and we had so many great speakers and experts give great presentations and knowledge on the matter. For more great events like this connect with the Edmonton Multicultural Coalition.

Edmonton Multicultural Coalition
◇Embracing Every Culture◇

Through civic engagement, foster Multicultural and socio-economic integration for the reciprocal benefit of Edmontonians.

Our Work Includes⤵️
•Newcomers
•Immigrants
•Ethno-Cultural Communities
•Equity-Deserving Communities
•Bipoc Communities
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Contact Us⤵️
📞(780) 760 1973
📧[email protected]
📍114-9538 107 Ave, Edmonton, AB T5H 0T4
Facebook: Edmonton Multicultural Coalition
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Dr. Dorcus (Dee) Ruhigisha, MD, is a dual certified Family physician both by the American and Canadian board of Family physicians. She graduated from the University of Alabama Residency program in Alabama, USA.

She is experienced in managing chronic conditions, women’s health, Pediatrics and mental health. She has a deep seated passion of taking care of families as a whole and seeing them thrive.

She is a multilingual skilled in speaking different languages including French, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, Luganda and Kirundi. Outside work; Dr. Dee is a mother and a wife; enjoys family time, traveling and tasting different cuisines.

Dr. Anne Bello, Registered Social Worker (RSW), Psychotherapist
Education: PhD in Social Work, MSW, Honours BSW. 
Certified EMDR Therapist & Approved EMDR Consultant | Certified Trauma Therapist | Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner | Certified Anger Management Therapist (NAMA Approved)

Dr.  Bello provides client-centered counselling to adults, couples, and young adults navigating personal, emotional, and workplace challenges. She supports clients in building resilience, improving wellbeing, and developing practical strategies to manage stress and life transitions.
She integrates evidence-based approaches including CBT, trauma-informed care, narrative therapy, EMDR, and Compassionate Inquiry to help clients process difficult experiences and create meaningful change.

Dr. Bello works with trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship challenges, and workplace stress or burnout. She is known for her calm, compassionate presence and for creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood and empowered to move forward.

Thank you to all the beautiful people who joined us Saturday for an evening of learning, connection, and empowerment.

We are so grateful that you chose to share your time and space with us, we hope you choose to do so again in the future!

A special thank you to our amazing speakers, Dr. Anne Bello, Dr. Dee Ruhigisha, and Joy Ruhigisha, as well as our wonderful facilitator, Ebie Jones. We appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge and energy!

Without the support of the City of Edmonton - Local Government, this lovely experience wouldn't have been possible. Thank you for supporting us in building our communities!

In case you missed it, Dr. Bello was incredible with her grounding exercises and meditation. She is one with the earth and surroundings and she invites audiences to be grounded and fill the spaces they are in through Stillness and openness. Her presentations are always engaging and she covered some topics the audience was captivated by.

Edmonton Multicultural Coalition
◇Embracing Every Culture◇

Through civic engagement, foster Multicultural and socio-economic integration for the reciprocal benefit of Edmontonians.

Our Work Includes⤵️
•Newcomers
•Immigrants
•Ethno-Cultural Communities
•Equity-Deserving Communities
•Bipoc Communities
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Contact Us⤵️
📞(780) 760 1973
📧[email protected]
📍114-9538 107 Ave, Edmonton, AB T5H 0T4
Facebook: Edmonton Multicultural Coalition
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Her Health, Her Power is an inspiring session designed to equip women with the knowledge and confidence to make informed health decisions. With expert insights from Dr. Dee, MD, Certified Family Physician; Dr. Bello, PhD, Social Worker & Psychotherapist; and Joy Ruhigisha, MA, Mental Health and Family Psychotherapist, this event offers practical tools to strengthen women’s health literacy and mental well‑being.

What a meaningful moment with the incredible women of Edmonton. From movement and music to conversations about financial confidence. The Women’s Empowerment Series remind us of the strength we build together. Olami Roth delivered a powerful financial literacy presentation on Net Worth and Self Worth. We would like to thank the City of Edmonton for funding this event.

What an inspiring day with the Edmonton Multicultural Coalition's Women's Empowerment Series! Big shout-out to Women In Motion for bringing energy and connection. From workouts to a powerful mental health session with Dr. Anne Bello, women came together to bond, move, and thrive.

Special thanks to the Edmonton Community Foundation for funding this project - making this safe and empowering space possible.

This initiative reflects EMC's ongoing commitment to advancing equity, belonging, and socio-economic integration for ethnocultural and equity-deserving communities in Edmonton.
Edmonton

What a Season! Youth Soccer with Edmonton Multicultural Coalition ⚽

From June to October, our amazing youth, ages 6 to 12, came together for a fun-filled soccer season! Boys and girls showed incredible teamwork, energy, and community spirit every practice and game. 💪

Through soccer, we celebrated not only skill and sportsmanship but also the power of diversity and friendship. A big thank you to all the players, parents, and volunteers who made this program possible, your enthusiasm and support kept the season going strong! ❤️

Take a look at some of our favorite moments from this fantastic summer of soccer! ⚽

What a beautiful day it was! ✨

On September 27th 2025, we gathered at CISE for a vibrant celebration of culture. The day was filled with amazing performances, including dancing, singing, and drumming.

We were honored to welcome special guests such as MLA Christina Gray, Amanda Dawood from Dawood Law, MLA Jasvir Deol and MLA Gurtej Singh Brar.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and for those who couldn’t make it, we hope to see you at one of our future events! 🙌
Thank you all for making this day so memorable, we look forward to welcoming you again! 🌟🥰