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The CDLI Network has identified that open source sharing of information, celebration and reporting back to community are important in community development work. You will find all that and more within the CDLI blog.

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CD Practitioners - Call for Submissions!
CD Practitioners - Call for Submissions!

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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Learning from Eachother, CD PractitionersCDLIApril 27, 2021Community Development, learning, conversation
March & April 2021 Conversations & Notes
March & April 2021 Conversations & Notes

See the harvests from our March and April 2021 practitioner gatherings!

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CD PractitionersCDLIApril 27, 2021practitioners, virtual gathering, harvest
Reflecting on Success in Community Action week 2
Reflecting on Success in Community Action week 2

“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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Learning from EachotherCDLIMarch 2, 2021reflections, Community Development, learning
Reflections from the Anti-Racism & Decolonization Learning and Action Team
Reflections from the Anti-Racism & Decolonization Learning and Action Team

The Anti-Racism & Decolonization Learning and Action Team meets monthly to learn together, talk about how we work together, and share updates on some of the projects and initiatives that we have underway.

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AntiRacism DecolonizationCDLIMarch 2, 2021reflections, collaboration
Youth Nominations Close Feb 22nd!
Youth Nominations Close Feb 22nd!

Did you know that Youth Central has ‘Youth of Distinction’ Awards to “recognize youth in Calgary and let them know they matter”? It’s a great way to recognize and celebrate the youth in your life who are involved in your communities! Nominations are open until Monday, February 22nd, so get your nominations in now!

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NewsCDLIFebruary 19, 2021youth, awards, celebrate
February 2021 Conversations & Notes
February 2021 Conversations & Notes

On Wednesday, February 17th we held our second gathering of the year! Of the topics available we had three great conversations - you can find the full notes here.

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CD PractitionersCDLIFebruary 19, 2021grief, COVID-19, virtual gathering, practitioners, Community Development
Job Opportunity: Community Hubs Liaison
Job Opportunity: Community Hubs Liaison

The United Way of Calgary and area currently has a Community Hubs Liaison position open! If you are passionate about community development and especially community hubs as a way to build strong communities, you should apply!

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NewsCDLIFebruary 10, 2021job, Opportunity, community hubs, Community Development
Success in Community Action Training Winter 2021
Success in Community Action Training Winter 2021

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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News, SiCACDLIFebruary 9, 2021learning, community, Community Development, abcd
Exploring Asset-Based Community Development in Calgary: January 2021 Meet Up Recording
Exploring Asset-Based Community Development in Calgary: January 2021 Meet Up Recording

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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Learning from Eachother, Community Conversation, ABCDCDLIJanuary 27, 2021abcd, Community Development, block connectors, meet up, storytelling, conversation, harvest, ABCD
January 2021 Conversations & Notes
January 2021 Conversations & Notes

On Wednesday, January 20th we held our first gathering of the year! Of the topics available we had five great conversations - you can find the full notes here.

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CD PractitionersCDLIJanuary 25, 2021practitioners, Community Development, COVID-19, conflict, allyship, virtual gathering
Decolonizing the "Self" - Reflections from Evert
Decolonizing the "Self" - Reflections from Evert

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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AntiRacism DecolonizationCDLIJanuary 8, 2021reflections, learning, decolonization, allyship, activism
Practitioners Gatherings in 2020
Practitioners Gatherings in 2020

In 2020 we began hosting a monthly virtual space for Community Development Practitioners to gather and have meaningful conversations about the questions, challenges, and opportunities that were top of mind at the time. This post contains links to all shared notes from these conversations.

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CD PractitionersCDLIJanuary 5, 2021Community Development, practitioners, harvest
Throw Your Ego at the Door: Makda Habtegergesa on Recognizing and Reconciling Privilege
Throw Your Ego at the Door: Makda Habtegergesa on Recognizing and Reconciling Privilege
CDLIDecember 15, 2020BLM, art, relationship, privilege, ego
Anti-Racism and Decolonization in the LGBTQ+ Latinx Community
Anti-Racism and Decolonization in the LGBTQ+ Latinx Community
CDLIDecember 14, 2020anti-racism, decolonization, LGBTQ, Latinx, colorism
The Journey to Anti-Racism & Decolonization in my Childhood
The Journey to Anti-Racism & Decolonization in my Childhood
CDLIDecember 11, 2020
The Importance of Mentors in Anti-Racism and Decolonization Activism
The Importance of Mentors in Anti-Racism and Decolonization Activism
CDLIDecember 9, 2020decolonization, poverty, povertyreduction, mentors
The Exploitation of Undocumented Immigrants: A Conversation with Robbin
CDLIDecember 8, 2020migrant, migrant rights, anti-racism, immigration, white privledge
Diversity of Anti-Racism Work by Rainer Dalton
Diversity of Anti-Racism Work by Rainer Dalton
CDLIDecember 7, 2020anti-racism, BLM, ART
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