Inspiring Communities
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| Formed in part through partnership with Tamarack, Inspiring Communities is a nationwide group of communities in New Zealand committed to supporting local communities. Those who have attended Tamarack's annual Communities Collaborating Institute have benefited greatly from this exchange.
Inspiring Communities is a catalyst for change in communities and operates an Exchange that links communities with others who are involved in community-led initiatives, offering information, advice and support.
They support local communities to reach their vision and goals by:
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Promoting the power of working collaboratively
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Supporting leadership and learning for community-led development
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Linking people, projects and places
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Developing and sharing resources, tools and new knowledge
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Being a catalyst for change in communities of place.
They recently announced that Mark Cabaj has been confirmed as one of three speakers for next year’s Philanthropy New Zealand Conference.
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By: Paul Born with files from the Inspiring Communities Newsletter
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This new book, Creating Vibrant Communities, is the story of a movement that has grown into cities across the country, from Victoria, BC to St John’s, Newfoundland.
The writers tell the remarkable story of people who are hosting unprecedented community conversations - with citizens (no matter what their income), community developers, business people, and representatives from all levels of government – to determine needs, community assets, and strategies.
They’re putting plans into action with astonishing results.
In Canada, “poverty reduction” is no longer a “wouldn’t it be nice” dream discussed after yet another failure to make a dent in an age-old problem. It’s a living, breathing, exhilarating reality.
Al Hatton of the United Way of Canada-Centraide Canada describes the book as “a motivating and practical read for those of us committed to reducing poverty and revitalizing communities.”
 He adds that those who are committed to improving conditions in local communities seldom have the “time, space or capacity to document and share the remarkable work of individuals and organizations committed to improving conditions in local communities.”
Creating Vibrant Communities pulls together the stories and the information, documenting this remarkable movement in a way that is both accessible and inspiring.
Learn more about Creating Vibrant Communities, including how to order the book
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 “We have the power to create a new story that can ignite what is hopeful and human in the hearts of others. And that can ignite a new movement for community in Canada.”
So affirms Eric Young, President of E.Y.E. where he works with civil society, government and corporate clients, to develop initiatives to promote positive social change.
Eric is a visionary with an uncanny ability to see the future. This is a bold statement, but this master “story maker” is at the forefront of many of Canada’s social movements today.
For over twenty-five years he has been at the vanguard of social marketing, a discipline focused on the development of strategies and campaigns to promote social change.
His faith in community is unshakeable. “Good community is the most valuable thing human beings can create. It is our highest calling and should be our highest aspiration.
“Despite the deep insecurity of our times, community is more important than ever. I offer a simple vision for Canada in the 21st century: that this should be a country where communities thrive.”
Eric imagines a world where we start speaking truth to ourselves about the communities we want. Not just what we want for others, but what we want for ourselves. He believes that stories have the power to give shape to our lives and our future.
Listen to Tamarack's Tele-learning seminar, The Story of Somewhere, with Eric Young
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