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Our Organization

Responding to civic needs has been integral to SAIT in the past and will continue to be essential going forward. It gives SAIT a philanthropic role ― taking on projects that strengthen society.

Dr. David Ross

SAIT President and CEO

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What we do

SAIT has been a facilitator, collaborator and connector for more than 100 years. We are proud to work with our community to help bring together people, energy and expertise to enrich life in Calgary.

The Office of Community Engagement was established to:

  • align and focus SAIT's institutional activities in response to civic needs
  • convene a network to promote conversation and collaboration to advance community projects
  • tell our shared stories ― about impact and positive change through community engagement.

SAIT’s Community Volunteer Fair is Feb. 5

Looking for a meaningful way to give back, grow your network and build valuable workplace skills? Attend SAIT's Community Volunteer Fair on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 10 am to 2 pm in the Irene Lewis Atrium, Stan Grad Centre.

Connect with representatives from a variety of community organizations and explore a wide range of volunteer roles and opportunities.

Register

  • Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area
  • Apathy is Boring
  • Arusha Centre Society
  • Bethany Care Society
  • Between Friends
  • Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids
  • Calgary Food Bank
  • Calgary Humane Society
  • CCIS, Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
  • Children's Cottage Society
  • Deaf & Hear Alberta
  • Elements Calgary Mental Health Centre
  • Femme Alliance Network
  • Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society
  • Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta
  • Hull Services
  • JFSC
  • Korean Social Services Centre
  • Leftovers Foundation
  • Made by Momma
  • Making Changes Association
  • MEOW Foundation
  • MS Canada
  • Ploughshares Calgary Society
  • Prospect Human Services
  • Ronald McDonald House Alberta
  • SAIT Alumni Engagement
  • SAIT Sustainability
  • The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth
  • The Career Foundation
  • The Mustard Seed
  • Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

Community connections

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Alberta Friendship Centres partner with SAIT for a greener future

SAIT’s Green Building Technology Access Centre and Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association collaborated to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy performance and lower operating costs of member Friendship Centres

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SAIT School of Business students stand in front of a banner for the Canadian Legacy Project

A lesson in giving: Student projects aim to raise funds for Calgary-area charities

Help School of Business students reach their $20,000 fundraising goal by attending local events

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Contact

Office of Community Engagement

Randy Paquette, Director, Community Engagement

randy.paquette@sait.ca
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.

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