Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (QC)

A national holiday in the Canadian province of Quebec and celebrated by French Canadians worldwide, especially in Canada and the United States, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, June 24, honors the traditional feast day of the Nativity — or birth — of St. John the Baptist.  Click for more...

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha for the year 2023 is celebrated/ observed on sundown of Wednesday, June 28th ending at sundown on Thursday, June 29th. Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice is the second and the larger of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam. Unlike the Hadiths, the Qur'an does not mention the celebration of Eid. Eid Read More...

Canada Day

KARA is closed on Monday, July 3rd in lieu of today. Canada Day is essentially our Independence Day. Canada Day was originally called Dominion Day and officially became a statutory holiday in 1897. It was renamed in 1982 to Canada Day. The word Canada comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “kanata”. Canada Day celebrates the day Nova Read More...

CLOSED

In Lieu of Canada Day KARA is closed today. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

First of Muharram

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar (also known as the Lunar or Hijri calendar). The Islamic calendar is based on 12 lunar months, the sighting of a new moon determines the start of a new month. Click here for more info...

Event Series How to Talk So Kids Will Listen

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen

Amity House 9213 146 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

This program offers a step-by-step guide to learning practical strategies and concrete skills for communicating effectively with children. You will learn how to deal with your child’s negative feelings, express anger without being hurtful, set firm limits, resolve family conflicts peacefully, and discover ways to promote self discipline and responsibility without punishment. In partnership with Read More...

Books in the Park @ KARA

KARA Family Resource Center (Main Location) 6717 132 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Babies learn language through social literacy experiences, which is parents interacting with them using books. These experiences also serve to associate books with parental affection, attention, and approval. Families are welcome to join us in the park to read a new story, sing songs, learn baby sign language, and connect with each other. Every family Read More...

Books in the Park with Amity House

Amity House 9213 146 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Babies learn language through social literacy experiences, which is parents interacting with them using books. These experiences also serve to associate books with parental affection, attention, and approval. Families are welcome to join us in the park to read a new story, sing songs, learn baby sign language, and connect with each other. Every family Read More...

Event Series Summer Student Take Over

Summer Student Takeover

KARA Family Resource Center (Main Location) 6717 132 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Our summer students have taken over KARA! They are offering fun STEAM based programs for our early learners that will help build confidence while children explore their curiosity. Drop-in for some fun and excitement this summer.  Ages 5-12   Thursdays:  10:30am - 11:30am Date:  July 20 - August 17 Address: 6717 - 132 Avenue NW

Event Series Little Gardeners

Little Gardeners

KARA Family Resource Center (Main Location) 6717 132 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

This drop-in program focuses on sustainability and ensuring that children have a strong understanding of nature and their role in caring for it. Roll up your sleeves and dig in the dirt! Children will have the opportunity to learn all about gardening in this fun and interactive program. This is a parented program. Registration is Read More...