We are looking for community development practitioners with something to share with their peers to reach out! Host a 30 minute session at our June 16th event!
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“I feel like I've landed in a place that is really going to help me move to the next steps in my understanding and use of Community Development practices. It can be difficult for me to feel part of a group.”
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We’re organizing a new round of our eight week community of learning to start in the Winter of 2021! We will meet virtually on Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. starting February 22, 2021.
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Back in the summer of 2020, our wonderful social work practicum student Evert was doing a lot of learning, thinking, and work to support our anti-racism and decolonization efforts. Here is a reflection piece that she wrote and shared with us at the time!
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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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You’ve read the books, you’ve attended the trainings – what anti-racist action can you take next? Join this special event happening virtually on Thursday, November 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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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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As a teacher, it’s my responsibility to help and guide students along their educational journey, encouraging them to be open-minded but to also think critically of the world around them.
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I grew up surrounded by all white people, and like most other white Canadians, we felt pretty good about ourselves that racism was something in the past, and we do not have to worry about it in this country. I did not think that much about it until I went to university in my mid-20s, and I had to take some courses.
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This eight part learning opportunity is for people who are passionate about their communities and are interested in creating positive community change in Calgary. Together with other learners, you will deepen your knowledge, learn tools, and build relevant skills that you can use to strengthen your own communities.
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“When I was old enough to realize how my mom was treated in comparison to me, I realized that I have light skin privilege. I have white privilege.”
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As a Community Development Storyteller, my role is to connect with different community members and interview them about their anti-racist and decolonization journeys.
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It is hard to believe that I have come to the end of my four month long MSW placement with the CDLI. Where did the time go?
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