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Celebrating Mini Summit 2023 - The Next Generation: What's Emerging in our Communities?
Celebrating Mini Summit 2023 - The Next Generation: What's Emerging in our Communities?

Mini Summit 2023 - The Next Generation
Celebrate the wrap up of Mini Summit 2023 and find ways to share in the learning!

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Learning from Eachother, ResourceCDLIJune 28, 2023learning, mini summit
Everyday Practices of Transformative Justice - Barnyard Centre for Research on Women
Everyday Practices of Transformative Justice - Barnyard Centre for Research on Women

This video is part of the Building Accountable Communities video series. The Building Accountable Communities Project promotes non-punitive responses to harm by developing resources for transformative justice practitioners and organizing convenings and workshops that educate the public.

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AntiRacism Decolonization, ResourceCDLIJune 7, 2023anti-racism, learning, decolonization
Intersectional Healing Report - Findings from Community Based Research with Chinese & Indigenous Communities in Alberta - Volunteer Alberta
Intersectional Healing Report - Findings from Community Based Research with Chinese & Indigenous Communities in Alberta - Volunteer Alberta
AntiRacism Decolonization, ResourceCDLIJune 7, 2023learning, anti-racism, Decolonization
Trauma Informed Care e-Learning Series (TIC)
Trauma Informed Care e-Learning Series (TIC)
AntiRacism Decolonization, ResourceCDLIJune 7, 2023learning, mental health, anti-racism
CDLI Reimagining Vision and Mission - Share back and Invitation to have your voice heard
CDLI Reimagining Vision and Mission - Share back and Invitation to have your voice heard

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!

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Community BulletinCDLIJune 7, 2023CDLI, collaboration
Cool Job Alert - Alex CFC Hiring Community Hubs Coordinator
Cool Job Alert - Alex CFC Hiring Community Hubs Coordinator

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.

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Community BulletinCDLIJune 7, 2023community development, job
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023

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Community BulletinCDLIMay 30, 2023seniors, Seniors Isolation, events
May 2023 CD Practitioner Gathering Harvest
May 2023 CD Practitioner Gathering Harvest

May 2023 CD Practitioner Gathering Harvest

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CD Practitioners, Learning from EachotherCDLIMay 17, 2023community development
Volunteer Opportunity – ActionDignity Board Committees
Volunteer Opportunity – ActionDignity Board Committees

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.

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Community BulletinCDLIMay 3, 2023volunteer, get involved
A Youth Explosion 2023 Community Engagement Session
A Youth Explosion 2023 Community Engagement Session

AYE creates connection, celebrates stories, and fosters learning & leadership that empowers youth & young adults, and the broad community.

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Community BulletinCDLIMay 3, 2023indigenous, youth
Women's Economic Council - Seeking Volunteer Board Members
Women's Economic Council - Seeking Volunteer Board Members

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.

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Community BulletinCDLIApril 27, 2023volunteer, get involved, women, community economic development
Reflecting on Land:  Meaningful Land Acknowledgments
Reflecting on Land: Meaningful Land Acknowledgments

The Anti-Racism and Decolonization LAT is hosting a community workshop on supporting community members with developing a meaningful land acknowledgement.

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AntiRacism Decolonization, Learning from EachotherCDLIApril 20, 2023Land Acknowledgements, Decolonization
April 2023 CD Practitioner Gathering Harvest
April 2023 CD Practitioner Gathering Harvest

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

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CD Practitioners, Learning from EachotherCDLIApril 14, 2023harvest, practitioners, conversations, learning, engagement, civic participation
Canada Bridges is Hiring a Program Assistant - Social Enterprise Development!
Canada Bridges is Hiring a Program Assistant - Social Enterprise Development!

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. 

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Community BulletinCDLIApril 5, 2023job, social enterprise, community economic development, social finance, youth
Gather with us on April 27 for our Meet Up on 'Practicing Sustainability'!
Gather with us on April 27 for our Meet Up on 'Practicing Sustainability'!

Join CDLI for our Meet Up on Practicing Sustainability taking place on Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association (1320 5 Avenue NW).

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Community ConversationCDLIApril 5, 2023future, CDLI, meet up, sustainability, community, conversation
Join us for our Community Development in Action Roundtable!
Join us for our Community Development in Action Roundtable!

On Tuesday, March 28 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. we’ll be hosting a roundtable showcasing Community Development in Action for our March Meet Up! Find out more about our Roundtable guests here.

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CD in Action, Learning from Eachother, Stories, Community ConversationCDLIMarch 13, 2023meet up, CDLI, Roundtable, arts, community building, youth, sustainability, active transportation, engagement, ABCD, storytelling
March 2023 CD Practitioner Gathering Harvest
March 2023 CD Practitioner Gathering Harvest

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

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CD Practitioners, Learning from EachotherCDLIMarch 13, 2023harvest, practitioners, conversations, residents, action, implementation, ideas to action, relationship building
Changemaker Engagement Strategist position with Trico Changemaker Studio
Changemaker Engagement Strategist position with Trico Changemaker Studio

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.

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Community BulletinCDLIMarch 13, 2023social change, Opportunity, engagement, community development
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