Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.## Posts - [Save the Date: Shakers and Makers Market October 24/2026](https://edmgrandmothers.org/save-the-date-shakers-and-makers-market-october-24-2026/) - The Shakers and Makers Market Sale isn’t just about handicrafts! You can expect there will be many handcrafted items at this “Unique Boutique” -knitted and crocheted items, quilting, handsewn items, stained glass, painting, and vintage jewelry and much more, many patrons return for just one thing! The food items! Our signature Rhubarb Crisp is always - [Get ready for our Next event: Shakers and Makers!](https://edmgrandmothers.org/get-ready-for-our-next-event-shakers-and-makers/) - If you have attended the Edmonton Grandmothers Shakers and Makers craft sale before, then you know you will find a wide range of unique items handcrafted by our members just in time for the holiday season. If you haven’t attended, then you are in for a treat. Spring may have just arrived but in between - [Thank you for your Support!](https://edmgrandmothers.org/thank-you-for-your-support/) - The Edmonton Grandmothers Fabulous Fabric Frenzy is over for another year, and what a day it was! A heartfelt thank you to our many patrons who supported our event. We appreciate each and every one of you. Despite the cold weather and gently falling snow on April 25, more than 900 customers came to the - [REthinking Good Intentions](https://edmgrandmothers.org/rethinking-good-intentions/) - Grandmothers of Alberta for New Generation (G.A.N.G) recently "Rethinking Good Intentions" by Nancy Edwards on March 4th. Dr. Edwards one woman narrative play eloquently shared her experiences as a young nurse working in as a CUSO volunteer in Sierra Leone. Beginning in 1978m she worked as a Community Health Nurse, and later evaluating primary health - [Shakers and Makers Market](https://edmgrandmothers.org/shakers-and-makers-market/) - Thanks to everyone who supported our Shakers and Makers Market, and to our many members who contributed their time and talent. Congratulations to the winner of our door prize, a handcrafted birdhouse! A special thanks to our event leads, Janice and Wendy, for their amazing organizational skills!! - [Climate Change in Africa Presentation](https://edmgrandmothers.org/climate-change-in-africa-presentation/) - GUEST SPEAKER AT GENERAL MEETING At the May 20, 2025 general meeting, we were fortunate to have a speaker Mr. Christopher Chukwanta, who spoke to us, about the growing concern of climate change in Africa. Mr. Chukwanta is a Professional Engineer, who holds a master’s degree from the Imperial College London UK. He also was - [Fashion for Climate Action!](https://edmgrandmothers.org/fashion-for-climate-action/) - Thank you to everyone who joined GANG on May 31 for our Fashion for Climate Action event! Featuring the amazing work of Ellen Monahan, a member of Ujamaa Grammas in Calgary, this fashion show used creativity to prompt discussion about the climate challenges facing our world. Several members of GANG modeled 29 different creations that - [A GANG milestone](https://edmgrandmothers.org/a-gang-milestone/) - [Shakers and Makers Fall Market](https://edmgrandmothers.org/shakers-and-makers-fall-market/) - [Shakers and Makers Market 2024](https://edmgrandmothers.org/shakers-and-makers-market-2024/) - [FFF 2024](https://edmgrandmothers.org/fff-2024/) - [educating for change video](https://edmgrandmothers.org/educating-for-change-video/) - The video "Educating for Change: Local, National and Global Responses to HIV" was completed in March 2023, as a project of the Canadian Association for Nurses in HIV/AIDS Care (CANAC), the Grandmothers of Alberta for a New Generation (GANG), and HIV Edmonton. The video is an educational tool that we will use to raise awareness about issues - [The garden Party 2023](https://edmgrandmothers.org/the-garden-party-2023/) - Members gathered on a lovely summer afternoon to relax and chat and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. - [International Grandmother Gathering](https://edmgrandmothers.org/international-grandmother-gathering/) - 100 plus grandmothers from Canada meeting with grandmothers from Africa, along with representatives from Africa. You can register to attend in person or virtually. You will learn about the current situation in the countries and find out what the Community organizations are doing. All of this will help us determine what is needed to help the - [GANG Board of Directors - 2022-23](https://edmgrandmothers.org/gang-board-of-directors-2022-23/) - Back row from left to right:Peggi Rieger, Judy Dube, Marion Allan, Cathy Lepatski, Vicki Strang, Ricki RomitoFront row, left to right:Kathy Chan, Donna Cuyler, Terri Woytkiw, Judy MillMissing: Janet Tripp, Ann Hardy - [Thank you](https://edmgrandmothers.org/thank-you/) - [An Update from the Stephen Lewis Foundation](https://edmgrandmothers.org/an-update-from-the-stephen-lewis-foundation/) - On September 14, GANG was pleased to host a presentation from Ruth Anne Seaborn, Program Development Officer for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. - [The Origin of the Afghan blanket](https://edmgrandmothers.org/the-origin-of-the-afghan-blanket/) - GANG president Judy Mill recently gave one of the beautiful Afghan blankets created by members and friends of GANG to a family who arrived in Edmonton in October as refugees from Afghanistan. She has been helping the family with their settlement in Edmonton. Judy says: "When I brought the Afghan to the family, I asked Sadaf, - [The Grandmothers Campaign celebrates its 15th anniversary!](https://edmgrandmothers.org/the-grandmothers-campaign-celebrates-its-15th-anniversary/) - Grandmother groups across Canada are celebrating the 15th anniversary of Grandmothers to Grandmothers, supporting grandmothers and communities in sub-Saharan Africa. The GANG is planning a series of activities; some of these will increase our knowledge about the 15 African countries that host projects supported by the Stephen Lewis Foundation. -Our general meeting in March featured - [Stephen Lewis](https://edmgrandmothers.org/stephen-lewis/) - More information is available in this article: https://www.tvo.org/article/stephen-lewis-is-fighting-for-his-life - [GANG special delivery to Bissell Centre](https://edmgrandmothers.org/gang-special-delivery-to-bissell-centre/) - Shoppers visiting our online store have been able to shop at The Giving Tree. They can make a donation to the Grandmothers Campaign and GANG sends a knitted toque or toque and mittens to The Bissell Centre in Edmonton. Some GANG members have been producing goods on their own specifically to support the Bissell. Our - [Our virtual Christmas party was a blast!](https://edmgrandmothers.org/our-virtual-christmas-party-was-a-blast/) - [Gang of Edmonton-area grannies tackle tech to raise money for AIDS relief](https://edmgrandmothers.org/gang-of-edmonton-area-grannies-tackle-tech-to-raise-money-for-aids-relief/) - Author of the article: Ashley Joannou The Edmonton Journal Publishing date: Oct 04, 2020 • A group of Edmonton-area grannies put their technical skills to the test to be able to continue sending money to other grandmothers in Africa despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The Makers and Shakers Market craft sale, put on by the Edmonton GANG - [Voices](https://edmgrandmothers.org/voices/) - [It's Scrabble time!](https://edmgrandmothers.org/its-scrabble-time/) - The GANG is excited to be hosting our annual Scrabble event, the Power of Words, with staff and students at WP Wagner High School in Edmonton. On March 18, 2020, grandmothers and students will test their Scrabble skills and have some fun in the process! You can support this event by sponsoring a Grandmother or - [HIV and AIDS in a climate emergency](https://edmgrandmothers.org/hiv-and-aids-in-a-climate-emergency/) - Turning the Tide of HIV and AIDS in the Context of Climate Change Our planet is facing a climate emergency. This is a fact that communities around the world are confronting in very tangible ways each day. For many years, our partners across sub-Saharan Africa have been reporting about and responding to the impact of - [Shakers and Makers Market 2019](https://edmgrandmothers.org/shakers-and-makers-market-2019/) - [Kids Xmas Shoppe and Craft Sale](https://edmgrandmothers.org/kids-xmas-shoppe-and-craft-sale/) - [Edmonton Grandmothers Shakers and Makers Market](https://edmgrandmothers.org/edmonton-grandmothers-shakers-and-makers-market/) - [Ongoing donations for Fabric Frenzy](https://edmgrandmothers.org/ongoing-donations-for-fabric-frenzy/) - We appreciate the many generous donations that we receive which help us to have a successful sale each Spring, while keeping things out of the landfill. If you would like to donate new fabric, notions, yarn or craft items during the year, please contact one of the following members who can supply information about drop - [Fabulous Fabric Frenzy 2019](https://edmgrandmothers.org/fabulous-fabric-frenzy-2019-2/) - [Fabric Frenzy 2019: CBC Coverage](https://edmgrandmothers.org/fabric-frenzy-2019-cbc-coverage/) - Click on the link below to read the article from CBC News Edmonton: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-fabric-frenzy-recycled-fabrics-charity-1.5123539?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar&fbclid=IwAR1zunZiM5vm08uoGV5Hokz7kxwcSnVgJIQvyctxqkAb4mJoKJ8e07SMdPk - [Fabric Frenzy 2019: City News Edmonton](https://edmgrandmothers.org/fabric-frenzy-2019-city-news-edmonton/) - Click on the link below to see a video of the Fabric Frenzy, featuring several GANG members who articulate so clearly the need for the Grandmothers Campaign, and how the GANG responds to that need. https://www.facebook.com/CityNewsYEG/videos/2221471794783343 - [Fabric Frenzy 2019: Bob Layton editorial](https://edmgrandmothers.org/fabric-frenzy-2019-bob-layton-editorial/) - Bob Layton is a well known Edmonton broadcaster who attended the Fabric Frenzy. Here is the editorial he created with his impressions of the Grandmothers Campaign and the Edmonton Grannies. Listen to it here. - [Donations closed for this year's Fabric Frenzy](https://edmgrandmothers.org/donations-closed-for-this-years-fabric-frenzy/) - Thank you to all of our generous donors. We are now busy preparing everything to be ready for the big sale day May 4 so we are closing donations for this year. We will resume donation collection in early June. Please check this site or our Facebook page for details. The sale on May 4 - [Scrabble fundraiser featured in all local media](https://edmgrandmothers.org/scrabble-fundraiser-featured-in-all-local-media/) - Lauretta Howard battles W.P. Wagner High School students Wednesday as 25 grandmas and 90 students in Grades 10-12 played Scrabble during Power of Words 2019, an intergenerational fundraiser for Grandmothers of Alberta for a New Generation. Edmonton Journal, Front Page, February 21, 2019 - [Special Granny Bulletin](https://edmgrandmothers.org/special-granny-bulletin/) - Please click on this link to read an update on the impact of Cyclone Idai and the response of grassroots organizations. https://mailchi.mp/stephenlewisfoundation/campaign-special-announcement-feb-160401?e=10f68b01da - [Sewing projects with fabric from the Fabulous Fabric Frenzy](https://edmgrandmothers.org/sewing-projects-with-fabric-from-the-fabulous-fabric-frenzy/) - From Dawn Gibbs: "Here is a photo of the girls we taught to make an apron in 1 and a half hours!!! Thanks so much for the fabric - it was perfect for this project. The girls were able to complete it and were very proud of their work!!! We hope to connect with you - [Time for Spring Cleaning](https://edmgrandmothers.org/time-for-spring-cleaning/) - If you are cleaning out your sewing or craft cupboard, we are actively seeking donations of fabric, wool and notions for our Fabulous Fabric Frenzy May 4 at Hardisty School. Donations may be dropped off any Thursday, 10 am to 2 pm at Strathearn United Church, or send us a message and we will come - [Fabric Frenzy set for May 4](https://edmgrandmothers.org/fabric-frenzy-set-for-may-4/) - [Art and Design Market March 9](https://edmgrandmothers.org/art-and-design-market-march-9/) - We are excited about our latest venture, coming this Saturday, March 9, Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10 am to 4 pm. Admission $2. We have lots of art and home decor items for purchase, at great prices. Plus, we have local artist Shauna Madsen creating an original work of art on site, which will be available - [Hundreds of pieces of art sold in our first Art and Design Market](https://edmgrandmothers.org/hundreds-of-pieces-of-art-sold-in-our-first-art-and-design-market/) - Wow, what an event! A very large thank you to all of you who volunteered and those who came to shop. We started the day with more than 350 works of ‘art’ and sold about 200 of them. A special thanks to the GANG Publicity Team for doing an outstanding job of sharing the message - [Fabric Frenzy 2019- New Date and Location](https://edmgrandmothers.org/fabric-frenzy-2019-new-date-and-location/) - Due to construction on 95 Avenue, the GANG fabric sale date and location has changed this year.New location: Hardisty School, 10534 62 Street, Edmonton. Lots of free parking. New date: May 4th 2019, 9.00 a.m.-3.30 p.m., admission $2. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our loyal clients and look forward to seeing you - [CTV coverage of Scrabble fundraiser](https://edmgrandmothers.org/ctv-coverage-of-scrabble-fundraiser/) - https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/scrabble-tournament-for-charity-at-local-high-school-1.4306060 A gang of grandmas played Scrabble with Edmonton high school students for a good cause. The Grandmothers of Alberta for a new Generation (GANG) organized a Scrabble tournament at W.P. Wagner High School to raise money, along with other non-profits across the world, for grandmothers in Africa who have to deal with the fallout - [Scrabble featured on CBC](https://edmgrandmothers.org/scrabble-featured-on-cbc/) - https://i.cbc.ca/1.5027342.1550709828!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_780/gang-scrabble.jpg Click on the link to watch a video of the GANG's Scrabble Fundraiser with W. P. Wagner students on February 20, 2019. - [Art and Design Market](https://edmgrandmothers.org/art-and-design-market-2/) - [Tantalizing treasures from the Art and Design Market](https://edmgrandmothers.org/tantalizing-treasures-from-the-art-and-design-market/) - Shop for the unexpected at our first Art and Design Market, March 9 from 10 am to 4 pm, Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10740-19 Avenue, Edmonton. - [GANG featured in PrimeTime Article](https://edmgrandmothers.org/gang-featured-in-primetime-article/) - https://www.edmontonprimetimes.com/article/gang-of-grandmas-up-to-nothing-but-good-20190130 - [Grandmother Flash Mobs](https://edmgrandmothers.org/grandmother-flash-mobs/) - This fall grandmothers organized flash mobs in communities across Canada to raise awareness about the scale of the global AIDS pandemic, and the herculean role African grandmothers are playing in the response. The Grandmothers Flash Mob compilation video was released to mark World AIDS Day which is commemorated on December 1st . To view the compilation - [GANG donates handmade items](https://edmgrandmothers.org/gang-donates-handmade-items/) - GANG members donated handmade items to Global TV's Give Me Shelter project this week. All donations are shared with women's shelters. Thanks Global TV Edmonton for your community support! - [Delightful treasures in Grandmother's Cupboard](https://edmgrandmothers.org/delightful-treasures-in-grandmothers-cupboard/) - Have you visited Grandmother's Cupboard? You'll find it at the Old Strathcona Antique Mall. Visit to discover what's new in the Cupboard! - [Scrabble at WP Wagner Leadership Conference](https://edmgrandmothers.org/scrabble-at-wp-wagner-leadership-conference/) - SCRABBLE AT W. P. WAGNER On Thursday September 27, 12 GANG members went to W. P. Wagner High School to play Scrabble with high school students from across Canada who were in Edmonton to attend a leadership conference. To quote one of the participants: “It was a wonderful heart-warming afternoon playing Scrabble with energetic and - [Grandmothers Gathering a great success!](https://edmgrandmothers.org/grandmothers-gathering-a-great-success/) - THE NORTHERN ALBERTA GROUPS GATHERING Saturday, September 29 was a great day of connecting, learning, eating, laughing and shopping. Over 70 of us gathered to attend a variety of sessions. There were grandmothers/others from Eastside Grannies, Grateful Grannies, Hands Across the Sea, Rayanna’s Hope for Africa, Ujamaa Grandmas, and of course The GANG. The - [GANG donated fabric to northern communities](https://edmgrandmothers.org/gang-donated-fabric-to-northern-communities/) - From Rita John, Society of Vincent de Paul: Good Day, This might be of interest to you….. The sea can from St Albert arrived in Ulukhaktok a couple weeks ago. Following is a message from Emily Kudlak who is the SSVP North of 60 contact for the Anglican Women’s Auxiliary in Ulukhaktok. She thanked - [Fabric Frenzy 2019 Donations](https://edmgrandmothers.org/fabric-frenzy-2019-donations/) - Thanks to everyone who has donated new, unused fabrics and notions for our next sale. If you have items to donate, please contact Phyllis (780)469-6327, Judy (780)434-0036 or Ev (780)434-0825 to make arrangements for drop offs and pick ups. We value our partnership with Strathearn United Church; please do not leave donations at the church, - [The Shakers and Makers Market sneak preview!](https://edmgrandmothers.org/the-shakers-and-makers-market-sneak-preview/) - Members and friends of The GANG have been busy creating handmade items for our first Market, Saturday October 20 at Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10740-19 Avenue, Edmonton. Here are just a few of the items that will be available. We hope to see you there. All proceeds benefit the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. - [Mark the date for Fabric Frenzy 2019!](https://edmgrandmothers.org/mark-the-date-for-fabric-frenzy-2019/) - It's official - our next Fabulous Fabric Frenzy will be held on April 27, 2019. Watch this space for more details closer to the event. - [Our first ever Shakers and Makers Market coming this fall!](https://edmgrandmothers.org/our-first-ever-shakers-and-makers-market-coming-this-fall/) - [Grandmothers Fall Gathering](https://edmgrandmothers.org/grandmothers-fall-gathering/) - [Aeroplan Miles Matching Week Feb 5-11](https://edmgrandmothers.org/aeroplan-miles-matching-week-feb-5-11/) - Save the Date! Aeroplan Mile Matching Week is nearly here! From February 5-11, double your donated miles. Spread the word! Aeroplan is offering Stephen Lewis Foundation supporters an entire week to have every donated mile matched by Aeroplan. During Mile Matching Week, your contribution of miles will be doubled!* Thanks to your miles, more of every - [GANG members honoured for social justice work](https://edmgrandmothers.org/gang-members-honoured-for-social-justice-work/) - Congratulations to Marilyn McSporran and Kay Douglas, two GANG members who are facilitating the Blanket Exercise to teach the history of Canada from an Indigenous perspective. In May, Marilyn and Kay were presented with an award by the Sage Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton for their work in Social Justice & Peace. Read more about - [GANG Scarves selling at Gift Show](https://edmgrandmothers.org/gang-scarves-selling-at-gift-show/) - [Grandmother Book Launch](https://edmgrandmothers.org/grandmother-book-launch/) - Powered by Love: A Grandmothers' Movement to End AIDS in Africa Paperback – October 10, 2017 by Joanna Henry (Author), Ilana Landsberg-Lewis (Author), Alexis MacDonald (Photographer), Stephen Lewis (Foreword By the time the AIDS pandemic in Africa had reached its height in the early 2000s, millions of children had been orphaned. In the face of overwhelming loss, the grandmothers of Africa stepped in to - [GANG Fabric Frenzy featured in Edmonton Journal](https://edmgrandmothers.org/gang-fabric-frenzy-featured-in-edmonton-journal/) - 'Granny gang' aims to sell more than $20,000 in fabric during upcoming sale CLARE CLANCY More from Clare Clancy Published on: April 14, 2017 | Last Updated: April 14, 2017 4:45 PM MDT In a church basement in southeast Edmonton, dozens of grandmothers fold fabric, sort scarves and untangle yarn. But this is no knitting - [Stories from our work](https://edmgrandmothers.org/stories-from-our-work/) - Stories from Our Work The Fabulous Fabric Frenzy, 2016 Since 2012, the Fabulous Fabric Frenzy has been an annual G.A.N.G event.* During that time thousands of metres of fabric and yarn have been made available to people in the Edmonton area for very low prices. Although we readily share the amount of money raised at - [Fabric Frenzy generates $23,313.00 for Grandmothers Campaign](https://edmgrandmothers.org/fabric-frenzy-generates-23313-00-for-grandmothers-campaign/) - A huge thank you to all the volunteers, and shoppers who made this year's fabric sale a huge success! - [Grandmothers to Grandmothers: Celebrate and Rededicate](https://edmgrandmothers.org/grandmothers-to-grandmothers-celebrate-and-rededicate/) - Watch this video celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFjqYLHUGNc&feature=youtu.be&utm_source=Granny+Bulletin&utm_campaign=1bf4febd80-Granny_Bulletin_March_2016_3_21_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f76627515a-1bf4febd80-37306381 - [New Videos: The ASK HER Talks](https://edmgrandmothers.org/new-videos-the-ask-her-talks/) - The Stephen Lewis Foundation is delighted to share new videos from the second installment of the Ask Her Talks speaker series that recently took place in Edmonton, Winnipeg and Toronto. The grandmothers and grandothers who attended the Talks in each city were keen that we share them with you as soon as possible! The African women - [ASK HER talks: GANG members connect with their African sisters](https://edmgrandmothers.org/ask-her-talks-gang-members-connect-with-their-african-sisters/) - The ASK HER talk held in Edmonton on November 23, was a unique opportunity to hear first hand from African women directly involved in supporting and building communities affected by HIV and AIDS. Despite wintry winds and snow, people from Edmonton and area came out to listen and to learn about current conditions in Zimbabwe, - [The Power of Words Scrabble Benefit 2015](https://edmgrandmothers.org/the-power-of-words-scrabble-benefit-2015/) - POWER OF WORDS SCRABBLE BENEFIT Saturday, October 17, 2015 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Southminster-Steinhauer United Church 10740-19 Avenue, Edmonton The GANG (Grandmothers of Alberta for a New Generation) is holding a fundraiser in support of African Grandmothers who are raising the millions of children orphaned by AIDS. *Crafts *Prizes *Refreshments Support the Grandmothers to Grandmothers - [An Inspiring Young Supporter](https://edmgrandmothers.org/an-inspiring-young-supporter/) - "I want to do more to help the Grandmothers and Orphans of Sub-Saharan Africa." So stated Hayley Volk, a fourth grade student at Johnny Bright School in Edmonton. Hayley's class had created "robots" out of waste material, creatively and with individual input. They raised about $500 for the Stephen Lewis Foundation by selling their robots. - [Our visit with Ida Mukaka](https://edmgrandmothers.org/our-visit-with-ida-mukaka/) - Ida Mukaka, field representative from the Stephen Lewis Foundation, made her inaugural trip to Edmonton April 26 to spread the word about what is happening with some of the projects funded by the Foundation in sub-Saharan Africa. Ida is a compelling speaker; she speaks from the heart and everyone in the audience was captivated and - [Video: South Africa - Granpower!](https://edmgrandmothers.org/video-south-africa-granpower/) - South Africa- Granpower! tells the history of the Grandmother movement in Canada. ## Pages - [Home](https://edmgrandmothers.org/) - Edmonton grandmothers raising funds & awareness for African grandmothers since 2006. Join GANG and stand in solidarity through the Stephen Lewis Foundation. - [About Us](https://edmgrandmothers.org/about-us/) - Edmonton nonprofit supporting African grandmothers since 2006. Learn about GANG and our role in the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers Campaign. - [What We Do](https://edmgrandmothers.org/what-we-do/) - From the Fabric Frenzy to the Shakers and Makers Market, discover how Edmonton's GANG raises funds and awareness for African grandmothers. - [Friends of GANG](https://edmgrandmothers.org/friends-of-gang/) - County Clothesline County Clothesline has been a generous supporter of the GANG’s fundraising efforts. Their work to redirect fabric and other items after our fabric sale helps to ensure that all donations make an impact across the Edmonton area. Proceeds from their thrift shop supports community grants, scholarships and emergency supports. Vimy Ridge United Church - [Bylaws and annual reports](https://edmgrandmothers.org/bylaws-and-annual-reports/) - Bylaw The GANG bylaws govern how our organization operates as a non-profit society under the Alberta Societies Act. Click on this link to view our Bylaw Annual Reports Our annual reports summarize GANG's activities, fundraising results, and financial statements for each year. 2025 Annual Report - [Stephen Lewis Foundation, the Grandmothers Campaign, and GANG Fact Sheet](https://edmgrandmothers.org/stephen-lewis-foundation-the-grandmothers-campaign-and-gang-fact-sheet/) - Facts about the Stephen Lewis Foundation, the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, and GANG's 15-year history of raising funds in Edmonton. - [Calendar of Events](https://edmgrandmothers.org/calendar-of-events/) - Upcoming GANG events in Edmonton — bake sales, fabric donation days, board meetings, craft markets, and more. Stay connected with the GANG community. - [GANG Board of Directors](https://edmgrandmothers.org/about-us__trashed/gang-board-of-directors/) - GANG Board of Directors 2024-2025 Chairperson - Peggi Rieger Vice Chair - Joyce Madsen Past Chair - Judy Mill Treasurer - Kathy Chan Secretary - Terri Woytkiw, Cathy Lepatski Grandmother Regional Liaison - Marian Rossiter Board Directors - Vicki Strang, Janet Tripp, Mary Ann Buysen, Liz Karra, Cathy Hopcraft, Mary MacFarlane, The GANG Board at - [purchase membership](https://edmgrandmothers.org/gang-membership/) - [Technology Tutorials](https://edmgrandmothers.org/technology-tutorials/) - These tutorials were developed by Nalind Khandelwal, Angela Martens, Iqbal Kaurr and Sarah Dopin, students at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). The creation of these tutorials was part of their final project towards a Bachelor of Technology. We are very thankful that these students shared their knowledge with us. - [Make a Donation](https://edmgrandmothers.org/make-a-donation/) - To donate to the Grandmothers Campaign online, go to: https://stephenlewisfoundation.org/get-involved/grandmothers-campaign Click on the Donate tab on the right. To donate by phone, call 1-888-203-9990 and staff at the Stephen Lewis Foundation will be happy to help. - [Walking the river valley](https://edmgrandmothers.org/walking-the-river-valley/) - As part of the 15th Anniversary celebrations, members of the GANG are participating in 15 different walks in the beautiful river valley. Week 1: A small but dedicated group gathered at Terwillegar Park, and set off towards Henday Bridge, about 6 kms total. Week 2: A much larger group (we split into two groups) set - [Expanding Our Knowledge](https://edmgrandmothers.org/building-our-knowledge/) - As part of our 15th Anniversary, we are learning more about the 15 countries in Africa supported by the Stephen Lewis Foundation. We will feature one country each week, for 15 weeks. The 15 countries extending from the horn to the south of Africa include: Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Mozambique, - [Northern Alberta News](https://edmgrandmothers.org/about-us__trashed/northern-alberta-news/) - It has been a busy fall for Grandmothers in Northern Alberta. Many of our members attended a very successful Alberta Gathering in Red Deer this September, hosted by GrammaLink- Africa. Attendees heard Ida Nambeya Mukuka speak about the work being done in Africa through Stephen Lewis partnerships. We became inspired by speakers about - [Report from the Chair, November 2019](https://edmgrandmothers.org/about-us__trashed/gang-board-minutes-feb-2016/) - CHAIR’S REPORT THE GANG AGM NOVEMBER 16, 2019 Good morning and thank you all for coming. I would like to begin today by introducing the GANG board for 2018 – 2019: Lois Gluck Chair Pat O’Connor Vice Chair Phyllis Molyneux Past Chair Cathy Thorkelsson Secretary Ann Sargent Treasurer And the Directors: Susan Bell Sally - [Fundraising Guidelines](https://edmgrandmothers.org/pages-visible-to-logged-on-users-only__trashed/fundraising-guidelines/) - FR Guidelines May 2011 FR Guidelines (2) May 2011 - [Policies and Procedures for Crafts](https://edmgrandmothers.org/pages-visible-to-logged-on-users-only__trashed/policies-and-procedures-for-crafts/) - Policies and Procedures for the Creation and Marketing of Craft Items Creation of Items: A steering committee will facilitate the production and sale of craft items. One person on this committee is designated to take in all monies from the sale of crafts, and keep a running account of all such sales. A biannual meeting will be held - [Photo Gallery](https://edmgrandmothers.org/photo-gallery/) - Welcome to the GANG's photo galleries. [summary-child-pages list_only="1"] - [Canadian Grandmothers visit Developing Families Together (DFT) in Debre Sina, Ethiopia](https://edmgrandmothers.org/photo-gallery/canadian-grandmothers-visit-developing-families-together-dft-in-debre-sina-ethiopia/) - [Alberta Grandmother Gathering 2014](https://edmgrandmothers.org/photo-gallery/alberta-grandmother-gathering-2014/) - [Visit with Ida Mukaka](https://edmgrandmothers.org/photo-gallery/visit-with-ida-mukaka/) - [nggallery id=7] - [Alberta Grandmothers Campaign 10th Anniversary](https://edmgrandmothers.org/photo-gallery/alberta-grandmothers-campaign-10th-anniversary/) ## My Templates - [Default Kit](https://edmgrandmothers.org/?elementor_library=default-kit) - [Home](https://edmgrandmothers.org/?elementor_library=main-page) - Grandmothers of Alberta for a new generation. standing in solidarity with african grandmothers read more! 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