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Dear there,
"When people are left to their own devices they take stock. They figure out the extent of their challenge. They assess the resources they have. The resources they might need to acquire. Then in a flourish of abundance they problem-solve"
- Al Etmanski, Author, Advocate and Social Entrepreneur
This July 2016 edition of the Seekers Journal is riding on the waves of optimism and enthusiasm that was released during our Deepening Community gathering Resilient Neighbourhoods • When People Care. Over 160 passionate community practitioners gathered in the City of Edmonton last month to explore ideas that are sure to continue to inspire, affirm and motivate our communities for quite some time.
Those of us who attended this gathering were left feeling inspired and rejuvenated. We returned to our work brimming with new insights, tools and friends. We returned to our communities with the reassurance that we stand together with so many other inspired individuals across North America, all working towards deepening community and caring for the people in our neighbourhoods. In a time where we are witness to tragic events of violence and natural disasters, this is more important than ever before.
We will continue forward in our work, connected to each other and stronger than ever. It is now time to take this abundance of resources, and return to face our challenges by nurturing solutions together.
We invite you to continue exploring this month's Seeker's Journal for insightful thinking and practical resources inspired by the themes of social innovation and working together. We have also included upcoming events that may be of interest to you.
We look forward to connecting with you and don't forget, we love to hear your stories, share your resources and learn from your experiences! Be sure to connect with us online at www.deepeningcommunity.ca or on Facebook and Twitter.
Happy reading!
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