Partners in your work
As your dedicated partner, Habitus Collective drives meaningful social change and community impact through expert research, program evaluation, strategic planning, and innovative solutions. We employ collaborative, participatory, and equity-focused approaches, ensuring evidence-based and action-oriented results. Together, we assess program effectiveness, apply systems thinking, integrate equity frameworks, and develop strategic plans for greater outcomes. Our interdisciplinary team leverages its expertise in research, evaluation, strategy, data management, program planning, and community engagement to co-create the lasting positive change you envision.
Background and History
Since then, our dedicated team has expanded, bringing a diverse range of skills and expertise in research, evaluation, data management, community engagement, and organizational strategy. We remain guided by a clear vision: to ensure that good ideas, rooted in lived experience and community insights, drive decision-making and enhance social impact. To realize this vision, we facilitate collaboration at the intersection of communities, nonprofits, and governments, driving positive change.
Whether you require a comprehensive program assessment, evidence-informed recommendations for program strengthening, strategic direction to achieve your organizational goals, a thoughtful community engagement strategy, or alignment of your data with equity goals, Habitus Collective partners with you to build impactful solutions.
Approach
Our approach at Habitus is unique. With each project we continually adapt, meeting the needs of the client and challenges of the project. We experiment and build from what works, and are guided by:
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
We champion equity and are committed to driving change through continuous learning and decolonizing research. We actively foster inclusive environments, where everyone shares a sense of belonging, is treated with…
Collaboration and Participation
Through collaboration we leverage shared knowledge, co-developing strategies with clients and communities for responsive, actionable solutions based on collective experience.
Partnership
Every project is a partnership. We pride ourselves on a customer-oriented approach and endeavour to foster strong working relationships with our clients and partners.
Ethics and Integrity
Ethics and integrity are fundamental to our work. We are accountable to those affected by our work and the relationships we develop along the way.
Grounded
Grounded in the experiences of communities, we practice empathy, cultural humility, and continuous learning. We value diverse perspectives in the co-creation of knowledge.
Mission, Vision, and Values
At Habitus we are on a mission to drive meaningful social change and community impact through research, evaluation, strategy, and innovation. Our team is integral to this mission. We are committed to a respectful workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. This encourages us to be innovative and forward-thinking as we all learn together.
No matter the size of the project, we always invest the same quality of work and energy. This allows our spheres of influence and partnerships to expand, which is a key aspect of how we measure our growth and success as an organization.
As our unique culture evolves, we continue to work towards creating a workplace that places its mission at the heart of all it does.
Commitment to Social Impact
At Habitus, we are committed to meaningful social impact:
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Land Acknowledgement
At Habitus, we have the privilege of living and working on lands across Canada. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the complex history that brings us to this moment. Over 500 years ago, the Doctrine of Discovery led to the claiming of Indigenous lands, which was formalized through treaties and the Indian Act (1876). This land theft resulted in immense harm to Indigenous communities, including genocide and irreparable damage to their social and cultural fabric. This act of colonialism was rooted in notions of White Supremacy, the idea that the white race is superior, which unfortunately remains entrenched in our political and social systems today. We recognize the difficult relationship Indigenous Peoples have with data and research, especially when it has been used to exploit or neglect communities.
Our commitment at Habitus is to work in a good way by openly discussing ethics, consent, and harm, and questioning data ownership and research intentions.
We value complementary worldviews, honoring the stories and ideas of those who came before us, and seek to balance ways of knowing. We aim to walk a parallel path, acknowledging the complexities of our world and embracing First Nations Principles of OCAPⓇ, ensuring Ownership, Control, and Possession of data and information.
With gratitude and respect, we acknowledge the land from which we work: the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Piikani, Amskaapipiikani, and Kainai First Nations), the Îethka Nakoda Wîcastabi First Nations (Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), and the Tsuut’ina First Nation. This area is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory (Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6). We acknowledge all Indigenous people who have made Calgary their home.