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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Flora Johnson is an artist, a storyteller, and a teacher. She recently hosted an online arts & crafts workshop where she shared how to create Spirit Rattle Sticks. We chatted with Flora about her experience hosting this workshop and about her thoughts on community building.
Read MoreMichael is a community builder and an avid chess player who lives in Downtown Calgary. Through community grants, he started up the Baker House Chess Club at his building, as well as a year-round community garden, to make connection and engage residents and community members. He also sits on the Neighbourhood Grants Advisory Council.
We asked Michael a few questions about community building and here’s what he shared:
Read MoreMohar Gupta is a professional textile designer and emerging artist. She uses her talents and passion for art and design to bridge creativity and community. Recently she hosted a creative workshop - “Tie a Knot of Kindness, Dye with Happiness” - where members of the community learned how to create beautifully intricate and unique tie dyed t-shirts.
Read MoreDuring the late summer and early autumn of 2021 the CDLI Team sought out to interview people who have led community projects, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo from our 2019 Communities in Action Block Party)
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