Meet Rebecca from the Family Advocacy Support Centre!
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My joy in life life is to see black people succeed!
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Reflections on the CDLI Big Meet Up Big Anniversary event on November 18th and re-imagined Vision and Mission
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On Tuesday, March 28 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. we’ll be hosting a roundtable showcasing Community Development in Action for our March Meet Up! Find out more about our Roundtable guests here.
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In December we brought together online some of the community leaders who have been an important part of CDLI’s efforts. Together we explored priorities for community development in 2023!
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This year marks 10 years since the Community Development Learning Initiative came into existence here in Calgary! We're collecting your stories about your experiences with CDLI to help re-ground ourselves in our purpose.
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In early December we brought together some of the people who have been a big part of CDLI’s journey. We asked people to share something they are celebrating from their community efforts right now, and here are some of the things we heard.
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Von a Muralist, engaging the FilipinX Community and his vision for the future!
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Read about Tyson’s experience in community development!
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Spring/Summer practicum student Aspen reflects on her learnings and growth during her time with CDLI.
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We chatted with former Equity Coordinator, Thulasy Letter on her experience in building community through her work as an anti-racism facilitator.
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The CDLI hosted a Jane’s Walk on Asset Mapping in Mount Pleasant! Learn more about the experience!
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On February 15, 2022 the Anti-Racism and Decolonization Learning and Action Team invited Alice Lam to our monthly meeting to share her community journey, and her thoughts and experiences with mutual aid.
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Kristen is a community builder based in Marlborough. She recently held a virtual Bannock Taco Cooking Class for the community, as part of a Collective Wellness Powwow. We chatted with Kristen about the cooking class and about her community involvement in Marlborough.
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I hope that as we progress further into the future that my community, and others, open their eyes toward climate change and try to do their part so in the future, we could have a green community. Read more from Tabia here!
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Flora Johnson is an artist, a storyteller, and a teacher. She recently hosted an online arts & crafts workshop where she shared how to create Spirit Rattle Sticks. We chatted with Flora about her experience hosting this workshop and about her thoughts on community building.
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Michael is a community builder and an avid chess player who lives in Downtown Calgary. Through community grants, he started up the Baker House Chess Club at his building, as well as a year-round community garden, to make connection and engage residents and community members. He also sits on the Neighbourhood Grants Advisory Council.
We asked Michael a few questions about community building and here’s what he shared:
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Mohar Gupta is a professional textile designer and emerging artist. She uses her talents and passion for art and design to bridge creativity and community. Recently she hosted a creative workshop - “Tie a Knot of Kindness, Dye with Happiness” - where members of the community learned how to create beautifully intricate and unique tie dyed t-shirts.
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