Sharif Haji

Edmonton-Decore

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About Sharif

Prior to serving with the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Haji was the executive director for the Africa Centre, from 2019 to 2023. He held various positions with the government of Alberta through 2014 to 2019 including manager of Alberta’s provincial affordable housing strategy, and Alberta’s primary health care strategy, and as a policy analyst. He also worked as the programs coordinator for the Edmonton Multicultural Coalition.

Mr. Haji is the cofounder and a board member of the Federation of African Canadian Economics, was a board member for the Centre for Race and Culture, Edmonton Multicultural Coalition. Mr. Haji has also sat on community impact councils for the United Way - Alberta Capital Region, and the community housing affordability collective in Calgary.

He was born in Somalia and holds both an undergraduate degree from the University of South Africa, and a master’s degree in public health, with specialization on global health, from the University of Alberta. Mr. Haji is married and has three children.

Mr. Haji is proud to be the first person of East African descent to be elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, and the first black Muslim elected to this position.

Edmonton-Decore

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Sharif Haji's Upcoming events

  • Tuesday October 29, 2024 at 7:00pm MT

Edmonton- Decore AGM

  • Tuesday October 29, 2024 at 7:00pm MT

Join us for our annual general meeting in Edmonton- Decore. We will hear remarks from Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi! We'll also elect a new executive to guide our team as we work towards winning the next election. show full text

Join us for our annual general meeting in Edmonton- Decore. We will hear remarks from Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi! We'll also elect a new executive to guide our team as we work towards winning the next election.

Whether you’ve been a member for decades or you are brand new to our movement, we need your help to build a better future for all Albertans. Together, we can secure strong public health care, an economy with good-paying jobs, and a government that cares about what matters to families. Our team is working to get ready for the next election and would love to get you involved!

All supporters are welcome, but to vote or run for the Executive (President, Treasurer, Vice President etc.), you must hold an active Alberta NDP membership. You can renew or begin your membership here. If you are unable to join us but still wish to support the team, donations supporting our team can be made here.

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  • Balwin Community Hall (Edmonton, AB)

Join us for our annual general meeting in Edmonton- Decore. We will hear remarks from Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi! We'll also elect a new executive to guide our team as we work towards winning the next election. show full text

Join us for our annual general meeting in Edmonton- Decore. We will hear remarks from Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi! We'll also elect a new executive to guide our team as we work towards winning the next election.

Whether you’ve been a member for decades or you are brand new to our movement, we need your help to build a better future for all Albertans. Together, we can secure strong public health care, an economy with good-paying jobs, and a government that cares about what matters to families. Our team is working to get ready for the next election and would love to get you involved!

All supporters are welcome, but to vote or run for the Executive (President, Treasurer, Vice President etc.), you must hold an active Alberta NDP membership. You can renew or begin your membership here. If you are unable to join us but still wish to support the team, donations supporting our team can be made here.

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  • Thursday November 7, 2024 at 7:00pm MT

Edmonton Rutherford AGM

  • Thursday November 7, 2024 at 7:00pm MT

The agenda will include reports from the Association’s President and Treasurer. As well, we plan to have three guest speakers:  show full text

The agenda will include reports from the Association’s President and Treasurer. As well, we plan to have three guest speakers: 

Edmonton Rutherford MLA Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse 

Edmonton Glenora MLA Sarah Hoffman and 

Ellen Nygaard, from Public Interest Alberta, will be speaking on the Canada Pension Plan and the proposed Alberta Pension Plan. 

Members will have the opportunity to vote for a change to the Bylaws of our Association. They will also vote on who will be on the executive.

 

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  • Southminster-Steinhauer United Church (Edmonton, AB)

The agenda will include reports from the Association’s President and Treasurer. As well, we plan to have three guest speakers:  show full text

The agenda will include reports from the Association’s President and Treasurer. As well, we plan to have three guest speakers: 

Edmonton Rutherford MLA Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse 

Edmonton Glenora MLA Sarah Hoffman and 

Ellen Nygaard, from Public Interest Alberta, will be speaking on the Canada Pension Plan and the proposed Alberta Pension Plan. 

Members will have the opportunity to vote for a change to the Bylaws of our Association. They will also vote on who will be on the executive.

 

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  • Tuesday November 12, 2024 at 7:00pm MT

Edmonton Glenora AGM 2024

  • Tuesday November 12, 2024 at 7:00pm MT

Join us for our annual general meeting to elect a new executive and form a team to work towards winning the next election! show full text

Join us for our annual general meeting to elect a new executive and form a team to work towards winning the next election!

Whether you’ve been a member for decades or you are brand new to our movement, we need your help to build a better future for all Albertans. Together, we can secure strong public health care, an economy with good-paying jobs, and a government that cares about what matters to families. Our team is working to get ready for the next election and would love to get you involved!

All supporters are welcome, but to vote or run for the Executive (President, Treasurer, Vice President etc.), you must hold an active Alberta NDP membership. You can renew or begin your membership here. If you are unable to join us but still wish to support the team, donations supporting our team can be made here.

 

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  • Inglewood Community League (Edmonton)

Join us for our annual general meeting to elect a new executive and form a team to work towards winning the next election! show full text

Join us for our annual general meeting to elect a new executive and form a team to work towards winning the next election!

Whether you’ve been a member for decades or you are brand new to our movement, we need your help to build a better future for all Albertans. Together, we can secure strong public health care, an economy with good-paying jobs, and a government that cares about what matters to families. Our team is working to get ready for the next election and would love to get you involved!

All supporters are welcome, but to vote or run for the Executive (President, Treasurer, Vice President etc.), you must hold an active Alberta NDP membership. You can renew or begin your membership here. If you are unable to join us but still wish to support the team, donations supporting our team can be made here.

 

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