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An Asset-Based Community Development Virtual Workshop

December 2, 2020 | 9:00 Am - 4:00 PM EDT
December 3, 2020 | 9:00 Am - 4:00 PM EDT  (for organizations who are working with young people) 

 

Cormac Russell has recently released a book called Rekindling Democracy- A Professional’s Guide to Working in Citizen Space in which he stipulates that organizations and professionals are not the solution to community problems, it is citizens who must be at the center of any authentic and powerful democratic response to challenges. 

We have booked two virtual workshops with Cormac Russell who will lead us through a learning journey to show how, as professionals and organization, we can shift to citizen-centred community development approaches from top-down institution-centred ones, and how we can challenge the status quo in order to reboot democracy. 

Option One

The Three Lane Highway- A Professional’s Guide to Working in Citizen Space

December 2, 2020 | 9:00 Am - 4:00 PM EDT

 

Cormac Russell will lead you through a learning journey to:

  • Learn about citizen-centred community development approaches

  • Gain tools for precipitating Citizen-led action and community building

  • Build a Framework for Place-based Community Building

 

Who should attend?

  • Organizations working in community

  • Neighbourhood associations

  • Municipal Staff

  • Community associations

 

Agenda:

 

9:00-11:00 AM Growing the led by the people space & The Hydraulic Relationship

 

11:30-1:30 PM Tools for precipitating Citizen-led action and community building

 

2:00-4:00 PM The Eight Touchstones: A Framework for Place-based Community Building

 

* Please note that this agenda is subject to change as we develop the learning. We will also be adding in some breaks and fun activities to help break up the day.

 

This workshop is now sold out!

Register for December 3 which focuses on the same content with a youth lens.

Option Two

A Professional’s Guide to Working in Young People  Space  

December 3, 2020 | 9:00 Am - 4:00 PM EDT

 

If it takes a village to raise a child...what are we doing to raise a village? 

 

Cormac Russell  will lead you through a learning journey to:

  • Learn about youth-centred community development approaches

  • Gain tools for precipitating youth-led action and community building

  • Build a Framework for Place-based Community Building

 

Who should attend?
Organizations and groups who are working with young people

Agenda:

 

9:00-11:00 AM Growing the led by the people space with young people in key contributing roles

 

11:30-1:30 PM Tools for precipitating youth-led action and community building

 

2:00-4:00 PM The Eight Touchstones: A Framework for Place-based Community Building

 

* Please note that this agenda is subject to change as we develop the learning. We will also be adding in some breaks and fun activities to help break up the day.

 

 

Register Now

 

 

Faculty

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Cormac Russell

Cormac is a faculty member of the ABCD Institute and an internationally-renowned thought leader, trainer and Speaker. He has supported the establishment of more than 30 ABCD learning sites in Rwanda, South Sudan, Kenya, Canada, Sweden, Ireland and the UK. He is driven by a passionate belief in the importance of localism, economic and environmental sovereignty, and is a strong advocate for the protection of indigenous living and social justice. Cormac —a long-time friend and collaborator with Professor John McKnight has published extensively in professional journals on Asset-Based approaches to Probation, Health, Ageing Well, Community Housing, Community Development and Disability.

Location

Workshop One: December 2, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Eastern via Zoom. 

Workshop Two: December 3, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Eastern via Zoom.

 

Registration is now open, and is limited to 80 learners. Participants will be sent a pre-workshop package ahead of the workshop.  Zoom meeting details will be sent in advance.  

As this is a virtual workshop, please let us know in advance if you will need any technical support.  

Cost

Registration Price: $199 for single registration

Groups of 3 are eligible for a discounted price of $159 per person. 

Cities Reducing Poverty, Cities Deepening Community, and Communities Building Youth Futures members are eligible for a reduced price. Contact Christine for more information.

The registration rate includes the pre-workshop package and the 7 hour virtual workshop. It also includes a membership into Tamarack Institute's Learning community.

If you are in need of assistance with your registration or have any questions, please contact Christine. 

 

A Professional’s Guide to Working in Citizen Space 

For organizations working with community

December 2, 2020 | 9:00 Am - 4:00 PM EDT

This workshop is now sold out!

 

A Professional’s Guide to Working with Young People in Citizen Space

For organizations working with youth

December 3, 2020 | 9:00 Am - 4:00 PM EDT

Register for December 3

 
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