In the spirit of reconciliation, as a grounding step, we acknowledge that we live, work and engage in community on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the historic Northwest Metis and Otipemisiwak Districts 5&6. This land is home to many Indigenous people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta. CDLI invites you to be in relation by responding to this land acknowledgement with reflection and action.
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Welcoming the Building Connected Communities Project Community Partners!
These groups/organizations will be hosting a community connector as part of the project from March 2025 through December 2026.
Asset Based Community Development Learning and Action Team
6 months of learning and connecting!
Find out how CDLI is celebrating 10 years and collectively look to the future of CDLI and other networks.
On Wednesday, September 13th we hosted our ninth gathering for community development practitioners of 2023.
CDLI is a network which means each member has a voice - We are excited to continue the co-creation process of reimagining the CDLI Vision and Mission. We value any input you would like to share!
The Community Hub Coordinator is responsible for supporting the CFC as a gathering place where people come together to meet new friends, access support, and create change in their community.
Board Committee Volunteers – this is for community members with varied backgrounds who seek advisory capacity as a volunteer in any of the following board committee: Finance, Governance, Human Resources, Public Policy and Social Justice, Innovations and Collaborative Actions.
AYE creates connection, celebrates stories, and fosters learning & leadership that empowers youth & young adults, and the broad community.
Join WEC's Board of Directors and help lead their organization in fulfilling its mission to increase impact and elevate our organizational capacity. We're seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds, expertise, and experience in women-centered CED, social enterprise, cooperatives, and/or women's projects.
The Program Assistant for Social Enterprise Development is a new position created in collaboration with the CreateAction program delivered by the Canadian CED Network, the National Association of Friendship Centres, and Social Research and Demonstration Corporation.
As a key member of the Studio team, the Changemaker Engagement Strategist works in a highly collaborative, creative and dynamic environment, contributing to a welcoming and inclusive culture of changemaking at MRU.
Calgary Climate Hub has several open board positions! They are looking for climate-engaged folks with experience in board governance, human resources, and communications.
The Poverty Studies Summer Institute is a unique study opportunity that brings together practitioners, students and community members into an intimate learning community to explore the causes and impacts of poverty and best practices in how to reduce and end it.
Dig into the local and global food system, work together for food justice, take your ideas and grow an active youth hub at the Alex CFC! Youth aged 14-24.
The wonderful people at PovertyTalks! are currently looking for new Steering Committee members to join their team!
The Calgary Youth Foundation provides youth with an opportunity to create positive change in their community by allocating grants to community projects, preparing a presentation and pitching to potential funders.
Upcoming Community Consultation with the Community Mobile Crisis Response Team (CMCR) aims to hear feedback from residents, service providers and community leaders/champions from diverse communities about supporting community members in distress with the end goal of diverting mental health and substance use distress calls away from police.
Megan Davidson, a Catamount Fellow at Mount Royal University is exploring actions to create better spaces for grassroots, community-led groups in the system of care in Alberta.
The Spirit of GFL group is hosting our 6th Annual Leadership Recognition Awards March 3, 2023! Please nominate an individual(s) or group that volunteered in Greater Forest Lawn in 2022 at your organization/community to make a positive difference.
