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The Gifts of Strangers: Understanding the Benefits of Diversity

Posted by John McKnight on July 20, 2022

One argument for diversity is that it ensures participation and creates the power of being heard. It is expressed by the popular maxim, “Nothing about us without us.” Implicit in this idea is the concept that those outside must come inside in order to ensure that their self-interest is served.

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Bright Spot: Whitehorse Achieves a Quality By-Name List

Posted by Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness on June 10, 2022

This blog post was originally published on the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness blog in March 2022.

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Would the World Work if We All Were Leaders?

Posted by Judith Oudejans on June 4, 2022

In a March 2022 webinar titled Thinking like a System and Leading with Humility, celebrated author Margaret Wheatley reflected on the seemingly incompatible concepts of leading, system and humility. Who else besides Wheatley could make sense of such a combination?

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Fostering stronger communities for societal and ecological well-being

Posted by Vibrant Communities on May 30, 2022

This resource is also available in French. Click here to access the French version.

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Seeking contributions for a publication on the connections between climate and the Sustainable Development Goals

Posted by Laura Schnurr on May 25, 2022

This resource is also available in French. Click here to access the French version.

 

June 7 update: While we are interested in the connections between climate action and any of the other SDGs, we are currently missing ones that explore these specific goals: Goal 5 Gender Equality; Goal 6 Clean Water and Sanitation; Goal 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Goal 10 Reduced Inequalities; Goal 14 Life Below Water; Goal 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; and Goal 17 Partnerships. 

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Regenerating our communities, one green space at a time

Posted by Vibrant Communities on May 19, 2022

This resource is also available in French. Click here to access the French version.

 

In this blog post, Cayo Costa and Jorge Garza discuss how green spaces can cultivate well-being, equity and resilience.

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