Events
Health Systems Innovation Sprint
2025-2026
For university students passionate about advancing health equity for marginalized populations.
The Catalyst Health Systems Innovation Sprint is an interdisciplinary design challenge that empowers students to tackle barriers to health equity through hands-on collaboration and creative problem-solving. Over several weeks, participants work in diverse teams to design actionable solutions—from community-driven policy proposals to technology-based health innovations—addressing real challenges within healthcare systems. Our team is supporting this initiative because it embodies the collaborative, equity-centered approach needed to reimagine how health systems serve marginalized populations. Through structured workshops, mentorship, and curated resources, we’re helping participants translate insight into impact, equipping them with the skills and frameworks to turn innovative ideas into sustainable change. This work is made possible by the “Race to an Inclusive Canada” Micro Grant from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, awarded to Khairiyat to organize programming that promotes Youth Ambassadorship in Health Equity, empowering marginalized youth to lead the next generation of inclusive health innovation.
Organized by Catalyst Project UofC in collaboration with Khairiyat Women’s Health Equity Network, Health Sciences Students Association (HSSA), Society for AI Literacy (SAIL).
Youth Workshops
2024 - 2025
For Schools and Youth Oriented Organizations.
Through the University of Calgary’s Scholars Academy Program, we brought youth workshops on boundary and assault prevention. Informed by the Office for Sexual and Gender Based Violence, these workshops were hosted with the YMCA YMAP program that facilitates workshops for newcomer and immigrant youth to provide volunteer opportunities and engagement with Canadian Culture. In just a few workshops, these have reached over 30 students, with more to come as wee collaborate with other youth organizations this year.
Sticker Campaign
2025
Fundraising Initiative
In partnering with Amalna, a design studio, to launch a sticker fundraiser in support of the NISA Foundation, we brought another unique aspect to our organizations: mobilization in our communities. Nisa Homes provide shelter and essential support for women and children, and we aim to connect with community organizations to ensure that we do our part in bringing their work to the forefront all while embracing a creative take. See below for the stickers Amalna has designed and their importance to our mission!
Khairiyat Kickoff
August 24th
Genesis Centre
2:00 -4:00 pm
For our very first event we had people from the South Asian community in Calgary join us for a delightful chai session accompanied by an engaging panel-style conversation. We all gained insights into how reproductive health holds profound importance within our community and what barriers we need to work to overcome.
