09/09/2026
Edmonton’s human services sector has been shaped by generations of people, organizations and communities working together to support our city.
From the formation of Alberta and Edmonton’s earliest social service organizations to the launch of the Human Services Council, this timeline traces more than a century of collaboration, leadership and change. It also looks ahead to where we see Edmonton’s human services sector reaching by 2050.
Like the North Saskatchewan River, this story continues to flow, connecting where we have been, where we are now and where we hope to go together.
Explore Edmonton’s human services sector timeline and the milestones that continue to shape its future.