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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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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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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When it comes to anti-racism and decolonization work when you’re living in Alberta as a minority, you're born into it. When you have to find that strength within yourself to stand up when someone's saying or doing something racist.
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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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“I had the privilege to speak in one of the rallies of Black Lives Matter and I also recited a poem during the anti-racist in consultation with City Council. Anti-Blackness has been going on for centuries and centuries. Now it all over social media and in the news about how Black people are being discriminated against.”
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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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Today is my last day working at CDLI as the Communications and Community Development Officer through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. In this role, I had the privilege of engaging in anti-racism and decolonization work.
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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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CDLI is excited to be hosting another cohort of learners to explore our community development curriculum and build their facilitation skills so they can share with and support their own communities!
Join us for five Monday evenings (5:00 to 7:30 p.m.) from September 23 to October 28, 2019 and Boost Your Chances at Success in Community Action!
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Here are over 20 ideas to use in your community. Each of these pages has actionable ideas to inspire connection in your community!
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Tackling Seniors Isolation through a community-centered approach. Click here to find out more on the CDLI meet up we had Feb 28, 2017
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