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Anti-Racism Starts at Home: The Story and Vision of Moms Against Racism
Anti-Racism Starts at Home: The Story and Vision of Moms Against Racism

Storytelling for Change: Anti-Racism Starts at Home: The Story and Vision of Moms Against Racism

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Stories, AntiRacism Decolonization, CD in ActionCDLIJune 2, 2025anti-racism, storytelling, Decolonization, ideas to action
Red Dress Day Reflections: Conversations, Listening and Taking Action
Red Dress Day Reflections: Conversations, Listening and Taking Action

Red Dress Day Reflections: Remembering, Listening and Taking Action

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AntiRacism Decolonization, Learning from EachotherCDLIMay 16, 2025anti-racism, Decolonization, reflections
“A Shelter for Us, by Us” Ruth’s House and the Work of Anti-Racism and Decolonization in Family Crisis Support
“A Shelter for Us, by Us” Ruth’s House and the Work of Anti-Racism and Decolonization in Family Crisis Support

Storytelling for Change: “A Shelter for Us, by Us” Ruth’s House and the Work of Anti-Racism and Decolonization in Family Crisis Support

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Stories, AntiRacism DecolonizationCDLIApril 30, 2025storytelling, anti-racism, anti-blackness
Introducing Our Community Connectors For The Building Connected Communities Project
Introducing Our Community Connectors For The Building Connected Communities Project

Introducing Our Community Connectors For The Building Connected Communities Project!

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BCC, NewsCDLIApril 25, 2025Building Connected Communities, community host organizations, Community connectors
The Sprawl:  The Convivial Neighbourhood!
The Sprawl: The Convivial Neighbourhood!

Thoughts from April Meet Up with Sprawlcast

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Learning from EachotherCDLIApril 17, 2025community conversation, wellbeing
Big Meet Up 2024 - The Roots of ABCD
Big Meet Up 2024 - The Roots of ABCD

Big Meet Up 2024 - The Roots of ABCD Recap

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Community Conversation, Futures, Learning from Eachother, StoriesCDLIMarch 13, 2025CDLI, Learning, Meet up
Doing "By" Not "For" the Community: A Shift to Asset-Based Community Development
Doing "By" Not "For" the Community: A Shift to Asset-Based Community Development

Doing "By" Not "For" the Community: A Shift to Asset-Based Community Development Case Study

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BCC, ResourceCDLIMarch 10, 2025community development, ABCD
February 2025 Practitioner Gathering Harvest - CDLI
February 2025 Practitioner Gathering Harvest - CDLI

February 2025 Practitioner Gathering Harvest - CDLI

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CD Practitioners, Learning from EachotherCDLIMarch 6, 2025community development
Welcoming the Building Connected Communities Project Community Partners!
Welcoming the Building Connected Communities Project Community Partners!

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.

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ABCD, BCC, Community BulletinCDLIFebruary 24, 2025Building Connected Communities, ABCD
What’s Strong, Not What’s Wrong: The Magic of Asset-Based Community Development
What’s Strong, Not What’s Wrong: The Magic of Asset-Based Community Development

What’s Strong, Not What’s Wrong: The Magic of Asset-Based Community Development


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BCC, Resource, ABCDCDLIFebruary 10, 2025community building, ABCD
January 2025 Practitioner Gathering Harvest - CDLI
January 2025 Practitioner Gathering Harvest - CDLI

January 2025 CD Practitioner Gathering Harvest - CDLI

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CD Practitioners, Learning from EachotherCDLIFebruary 6, 2025CDLI, Community Development
Community Engagement - Two New Resources
Community Engagement - Two New Resources

Two new engagement resources to keep your community vibe right!

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ResourceCDLIFebruary 3, 2025Community Engagement, Community Development, strategy
Introducing the Building Connected Communities Project Team at CDLI
Introducing the Building Connected Communities Project Team at CDLI

Introducing the Building Connected Communities Project Team
A project by CDLI exploring Asset-Based Community Development in Calgary

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BCC, ABCDCDLIJanuary 31, 2025ABCD
November 2024 Practitioner Gathering Harvest - CDLI
November 2024 Practitioner Gathering Harvest - CDLI

November 2024 CD Practitioner Gathering Harvest - CDLI

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CD Practitioners, Learning from EachotherCDLIJanuary 13, 2025community development
Storytelling for Change: AfroCare Support Network
Storytelling for Change: AfroCare Support Network

A conversation with Mariam Lawal the founder of AfroCare Support Network:

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Stories, AntiRacism Decolonization, CD in ActionCDLIDecember 19, 2024storytelling, anti-racism, anti-blackness
Join the Marda Loop Communities Association as a Volunteer!
Join the Marda Loop Communities Association as a Volunteer!

Marda Loop Communities Association is recruiting volunteer board directors

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Community BulletinCDLIDecember 10, 2024volunteer
October 2024 Practitioner Gathering Harvest - CDLI
October 2024 Practitioner Gathering Harvest - CDLI

October 2024 CD Practitioner Gathering Harvest - CDLI

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CD Practitioners, Learning from EachotherCDLIDecember 4, 2024community development, inclusion, collaboration
Storytelling for Change: Fostering Change Through Workshops - A conversation with Kent Patel
Storytelling for Change: Fostering Change Through Workshops - A conversation with Kent Patel

A conversation with Kent Patel

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AntiRacism Decolonization, Stories, CD in ActionCDLIDecember 2, 2024anti-racism, Decolonization, Truth and Reconciliation, storytelling
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