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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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The Alex Community Food Centre
The Alex Community Food Centre

The Alex Community Food Centre is an important resource based out of Forest Lawn when it comes to food.

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ResourceCDLIOctober 31, 2022future, food, food security, social change
Community Association Climate Action Toolkit
Community Association Climate Action Toolkit

A Calgary-based example of a climate change action plan for community associations!

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ResourceCDLIOctober 27, 2022future, climate action, community association, community development, sustainability, food security, tool
Call for Submissions - Art to Inspire Sustainable Futures
Call for Submissions - Art to Inspire Sustainable Futures

CDLI is looking to feature various forms of art at our upcoming community conversation. Submit your future-focused art today!

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Community BulletinCDLIOctober 27, 2022art, sustainability, future, call for submission, Opportunity
Making Decisions for the Future: Ending Poverty Once and for All
Making Decisions for the Future: Ending Poverty Once and for All

Learn more about how Poverty Talks! celebrated International Day for the Eradication of Poverty while also getting important feedback for key poverty-related strategies.

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CDLIOctober 27, 2022future, poverty, povertyreduction, community, conversation
Women's Centre of Calgary: Work for Change
Women's Centre of Calgary: Work for Change

Did you know that in addition to helping women meet basic needs and create community, the Women’s Centre of Calgary and Area also Works for Change?

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ResourceCDLIOctober 27, 2022future, women, social change, community, learning
Resilient Calgary: A Strategy
Resilient Calgary: A Strategy

Learn more about Calgary’s Resilient Calgary Strategy, a future-focused strategy that focuses on the economy, equity and inclusion, natural infrastructure, and built infrastructure.

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ResourceCDLIOctober 27, 2022future, resilience, City of Calgary, inclusion, economy, strategy
Charitable Organizations: Pursuing a Sustainable Future in Calgary & Area
Charitable Organizations: Pursuing a Sustainable Future in Calgary & Area

This resource features a list of charitable organizations in Calgary & Area who are pursuing a sustainable future.

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ResourceCDLIOctober 27, 2022future, conservation, stewardship, sustainability, charities
Sustainable Calgary Submission on Climate Strategy
Sustainable Calgary Submission on Climate Strategy

This past May Sustainable Calgary released a comprehensive overview of the City of Calgary’s proposed Climate Strategy.

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ResourceCDLIOctober 27, 2022sustainability, climate change, research, citizen-led, future
Free little Fibre Libraries Yarn Donation Drive
Free little Fibre Libraries Yarn Donation Drive

Free Little Fibre Libraries Present: Yarn Drive Accepting donations through Silvera Seniors and The City of Calgary.

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Community BulletinCDLIOctober 26, 2022donations
Creative Space Mentoring Network: Application Are Open
Creative Space Mentoring Network: Application Are Open

We match arts managers/organizations who are undertaking a cultural space project with experienced professionals inside and outside Calgary’s arts sector who have tackled a similar project.

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Community BulletinCDLIOctober 26, 2022Application
Climate Confluence: Moving Mountains 2022
Climate Confluence: Moving Mountains 2022

Tyson’s experience at Moving Mountains 2022

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CD in ActionCDLIOctober 22, 2022climatejustice, climate action
Being Trauma Aware
Being Trauma Aware

Learn about the impact of trauma on child behavior in a free, interactive, three-hour course.

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Community BulletinCDLIOctober 14, 2022Learning, Course
October 2022 CD Practitioner Gathering Harvest
October 2022 CD Practitioner Gathering Harvest

Check out the harvest from our October CD Practitioner Gathering here!

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CD Practitioners, Learning from EachotherCDLIOctober 14, 2022harvest, practitioners, conversations, community, engagement
Envisioning New Futures: Von
Envisioning New Futures: Von

Von a Muralist, engaging the FilipinX Community and his vision for the future!

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CD in Action, FuturesCDLIOctober 12, 2022Bump Mural, Mural, Art, Philipinox
Envisioning New Futures: “Am I Part of the Solution?”
Envisioning New Futures: “Am I Part of the Solution?”

Read about Tyson’s experience in community development!

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Stories, Learning from Eachother, FuturesCDLIOctober 7, 2022envisioning, future, community developmentComment
The City of Medicine Hat-Community Well-Being Plan Development Plan
The City of Medicine Hat-Community Well-Being Plan Development Plan

The City of Medicine Hat (City) is seeking a consultant to assist in the development of a community well-being Plan.

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Community BulletinCDLIOctober 7, 2022Community Development, wellbeing
Success in Community Action training starting soon!
Success in Community Action training starting soon!

Register today for Success in Community Action, eight weeks of community development learning starting October 17th!

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Learning from Eachother, SiCACDLIOctober 5, 2022learn, training, Community Development, cdli
Call to Artists for Truth & Reconciliation Exhibition Arts Commons +15 Galleries
Call to Artists for Truth & Reconciliation Exhibition Arts Commons +15 Galleries

The CIF Reconciliation Society is inviting Indigenous adult artists to apply for this opportunity. Artwork should be original (not reproductions) pieces of work.

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Community BulletinCDLISeptember 16, 2022Art, youth, Truth and Reconciliation
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