For our March 2021 Meet Up, we explored creative ways of (re)claiming outdoor spaces for community building efforts! Find out more and see the recording here.
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For our first Meet Up of 2021, we are excited to bring together a panel of four different community groups who are at various stages of piloting Abundant Community Initiatives here in Calgary.
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On Thursday, November 26, 2020 we co-hosted, along with a number of other amazing partners, a special event meant to learn and celebrate the long history of anti-racist and decolonial organizing here in Calgary.
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On Saturday, November 7th, 2020 dozens of us gathered on Zoom for our Roundtable conversation and community conversation. Our Roundtable members Nellie Alcaraz, KtheChosen, and LeeAnne Ireland shared their thoughts on "the power of storytelling for anti-racism and decolonization efforts". We made a recording of the Roundtable for those of you who couldn’t join!
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On Saturday, November 7th at 10:00 a.m. MST we're inviting some of them to share their thoughts on "the power of storytelling for anti-racism and decolonization efforts". Following the Roundtable, we'll have important conversations examining what we as individuals and community members can do to (further) support anti-racism and decolonization efforts in ourselves and our communities.
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Our 6th Annual Big Meet Up is nearly here!
Each year CDLI brings together 100 people passionate about community for a free day of learning and connection. Join us over breakfast to connect, inspire, act!
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Reflections on CDLI Meet Up, Feb 26, 2019
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Despite the snowy weather some eighty Calgaryians, comprising students, resident leaders, practitioners and community volunteers gathered at the CDLI Big Meet Up, Nov 24, to explore the theme of supporting resident-led community change in Calgary.
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Twenty-five people and one dog met up on a beautiful late-summer evening to walk around Crescent Heights with people who know and love it well, and are behind the neighbourhood’s new Community Asset Map …
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Building & Supporting Community Hubs together in Calgary, Feb 27, 2018
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You are invited to the CDLI Big Meet Up, Nov 4, 2017, to explore creative and proven ways of community building and to shape community development practice in Calgary.
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