The need to foster and deepen community has become more vital now more than ever as we go through these challenging times. We've put together some lessons and examples of community building, and encourage you to share your gifts of stories, tools and resources with others across Canada and beyond.
Stay healthy!
COVID and Community Building
Lessons from a Pandemic about Community
Over the past several weeks, as the world has been grappling with new realities, the Tamarack Institute has been listening and collecting amazing community stories. This pandemic has been a valuable teacher, bringing to light what it means to be community.
Don’t Cancel Neighbours Day...Celebration is What We Need!
This is the time of the year that cities are planning their Neighbours Day celebrations. Neighbours Day are planned events that celebrate neighbours, community and encourage people to meet and get to know each other.
Over the past few months, we have faced unprecedented events and new realities. Throughout this crisis, communities have rallied to support one another, share resources, and show solidarity. Communities have inspired us with their random acts of kindness and their rapid responses to emerging needs. We've put together stories of inspiration, reflections, innovative ideas, and helpful resources. We will continue to add to this site so please share your stories and resources with us!
The Cities Deepening Community Newsletter is brought to you by:
Tamarack Institute, University of Waterloo, Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement, Conrad Grebel University College, 140 Westmount Road North, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G6, Canada, 519 885 5155