Edmonton: Learning City

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Edmonton is the first Canadian city to be accepted to the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. The city has been recognized internationally as a community dedicated to excellence in learning for all.

Edmonton community coalition secures place as Canada’s first UNESCO Learning City member

Edmonton is the first Canadian city to join UNESCO’s network of top education cities in the world, along with cities including Hamburg, Shanghai and Beijing.

Edmonton joins UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC)—an international network of cities committed to excellence in learning for all, to foster a culture of learning throughout life to enhance social inclusion, economic development and cultural prosperity.

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Canadian Commission for UNESCO | UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities

Community Coalition

In 2021 a community coalition was established, led by Mayor Sohi on behalf of the City of Edmonton; the Edmonton Public Library; Edmonton’s three schools boards, including Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton Catholic Schools and Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord; all eight of Edmonton’s post-secondary institutions, including the University of Alberta, Concordia University of Edmonton, The King's University, MacEwan University, NAIT, NorQuest College, the Yellowhead Tribal College and our regional partner, Athabasca University.

Community Calendar

With Edmonton’s characteristic openness, everyone is encouraged to make our community better, and everyone can play a part in the collective ambition of shaping and transforming their city.

Hosting a community learning event?
You can add it to the City’s event calendar and promote it on social media using #YEGLearningCity, #UNESCOGlobalNetworkOfLearningCities and/or #LifelongLearning.

Edmonton’s Community Learning Action Plan 2021 (12MB)

A commitment to inclusive, equitable and quality lifelong education opportunities for all.

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External Relations & Partnerships

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