Neighbourhood spirit is not built in one day
Rain or shine - nothing could stop an enthusiastic group of Foxglove neighbours from getting together for some Easter egg fun! Here is how their story began.
Resource Type: Audio Seminar || Speaker: Peter Block
In this podcast, Paul Born speaks with Peter Block about the emerging narrative of community that results when we shift our thinking from reforming what is to focusing upon the alternative we want to create. This is done in small groups through conversations that emphasize one another’s gifts.
An excerpt from a community conversation with an intentional community in Guelph
Recently, a neighbourhood in Guelph called "the Junction" had a community conversation as part of Tamarack's 1000 Conversations Campaign. What follows is an excerpt from this conversation centered on the importance of boundaries and communicating them effectively to ensure healthy and happy...
An excerpt from a community conversation with an intentional community in Guelph
Recently, a neighbourhood in Guelph called "the Junction" had a community conversation as part of Tamarack's 1000 Conversations Campaign. What follows is an excerpt from this conversation centered on the importance of boundaries and communicating them effectively to ensure healthy and happy community.
A community Conversation with a group of citizens in Georgetown
On Saturday, November 2nd, 2013, a Visioning Session was held at the Gellert Community Centre. Interested residents and stakeholders were encouraged to participate in the Visioning Session to provide their input into the Vision and Guiding Principles
Notes from a community meeting in Halton
This is an excerpt from a community meeting facilitated Glenn Pothier from GLPi as part of the community engagement strategy for Vision Georgetown. After a presentation and Q & A. The group was asked a series of questions. Below is a summary of the responses:
A community Conversation with a group of citizens in Georgetown
On Saturday, November 2nd, 2013, a Visioning Session was held at the Gellert Community Centre. Interested residents and stakeholders were encouraged to participate in the Visioning Session to provide their input into the Vision and Guiding Principles
Notes from a community meeting in Halton
This is an excerpt from a community meeting facilitated Glenn Pothier from GLPi as part of the community engagement strategy for Vision Georgetown. After a presentation and Q & A. The group was asked a series of questions. Below is a summary of the responses:
A New Year Reflection from a Pessimist - Feeling Optimistic
Things are going to get worse before they get better this year and no amount of innovation or brilliance will save us from the pain that the getting worse is going to cause. So what are the things this pessimistic-feeling optimist is going to skate toward in the next year?
A community conversation with a bunch of men in Oakville
It was 8 years ago that the first three walked to the Stout Monk to ensure that the “local” would always be there for when men needed to get together for a beer. Every second week they walked - through wind, and rain and sleet and snow - faithful to the commitment that they had made to each other.
A community conversation with a bunch of men in Oakville
It was 8 years ago that the first three walked to the Stout Monk to ensure that the “local” would always be there for when men needed to get together for a beer. Every second week they walked - through wind, and rain and sleet and snow - faithful to the commitment that they had made to...
Four community conversation with four different community groups in Aldershot
Two Questions were asked to 4 different community groups in Aldershot:
What does community mean to you?
What is the experience of community in this group?
4 community conversation with 4 different community groups in Aldershot
Two Questions were asked to 4 different community groups in Aldershot:
What does community mean to you?
What is the experience of community in this group?
A great "how-to" guide from the City of Edmonton
During this fall season, it is a great time for BBQs and neighbourhood celebrations before the weather gets too cold. Here is a fabulous guide on how to host a block party...
The park: a place to gather with neighbours
That evening, we meet the two worlds nested in the same neighbourhood, connecting past and present, and working together to create a sense of connection and care in their neighbourhood.