10:00am - 11:00am Pacific

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“If you want to go fast, go alone.  If you want to go far, go together.”

It’s a quote we often hear, but it’s easier said than done! 

Whether with people we know or people we don’t know – or, perhaps more importantly, whether with people we like or people we don’t like – working with others is an important aspect of policy & advocacy work.  Successful collaborative relationships can bring fresh ideas, expand our reach, and lead to new opportunities.  But, getting to successful collaborative relationships is not always easy.

Have you been involved in a coalition that was a resounding success?  What about ones that went wrong?  What did you take away from those experiences? 

This campfire chat will provide you with an opportunity to share your own experience in coalitions and partnerships and learn from others’ stories in an informal peer-to-peer learning environment.  If you’re a novice, no worries, your stories are just as valuable!

Please join us on April 8!

Register for Campfire Chat: Building Effective Coalitions and Partnerships

The Strengthening Community Economies Series is designed to build skills, provide support, and strengthen a culture of political action among CCEDNet members. To join CCEDNet or to find out more about our barrier-free membership policy, click here.

CCEDNet's 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on...

June 11, 2021
10am Pacific Time, 11am Mountain, 12pm Central, 1pm Eastern, 2pm Atlantic, 2:30pm Newfoundland

This year's AGM repeats the success of the last six years by being entirely virtual and bilingual. Members are able to make motions, vote and comment in English or French, all from the comfort of their computer. 

Access documents, resolutions, and board nominations

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Community-based ventures have been a strong part of the Canadian economy for more than a century and recent innovative practices have made the social enterprise sector a hot topic in national and international vistas.  The conference brings together practitioners, researchers, and community organizations, from home and afar, to discuss current practices, challenges, and innovations in advancing social entrepreneurship, economic development and community livelihoods.  

Directors of community organizations, social entrepreneurs, researchers, public policy makers, and people interested in community-based development, innovation, and entrepreneurship attend this popular biennial conference. As a conference attendee, you will hear from practitioners and researchers on community innovation, social enterprise, place-based development, and their effect on community health and economic development.

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“If you want to go fast, go alone.  If you want to go far, go together.”
-- Origin unknown (and subject of much debate!)

The above quote makes for a good embroidery project or café chalkboard message, but what does it really mean?  

We can’t always do it alone and, in fact, our voices are louder when in a chorus.  Finding a common agenda and building partnerships are key elements of an effective advocacy campaign.  

Why should we work with others on advocacy campaigns?  What are the critical aspects of a strong partnership?  What key characteristics make a good collaborator?  Join us to explore these questions and learn about the power – and potential pitfalls – of partnerships.  

Guest Speakers:
Raissa Marks, Canadian Community Economic Development Network
Kumsa Baker, Toronto Community Benefits Network
Courtney Mo, Momentum
Kirsten Bernas, West Central Women's Resource Centre

Resources:

PowerPoint Presentation

Mark your calendars for CHRA’s first-ever virtual Congress on Housing and Homelessness happening from April 27 to 29, 2021! Get ready for three days of learning, networking and engaging with leaders from across the Canadian community housing sector to have your say on key issues, learn about the latest sector developments, make connections across the country, and get inspired!

This year’s virtual format will:

• Present over a dozen concurrent information sessions and workshops
• Feature presentations from leaders in the Canadian housing sector
• Recognize and celebrate excellence in the sector with CHRA’s National Awards
• Tackle the key issues facing urban, rural and, northern Indigenous housing by participating in CHRA’s Indigenous Caucus
• Highlight innovations and transformations in the sector
• Offer plenty of networking opportunities
• Host a virtual tradeshow
• Offer a chance to win prizes and more!

Register for the National Congress on Housing and Homelessness

Learn more about the National Congress on Housing and Homelessness

9:00am to 2:00pm Pacific / 12:00pm - 5:00pm Eastern

Join the Buy Social Canada Symposium to connect with leading social purchasers and suppliers, learn from industry experts, and celebrate the Social Procurement Champion Awards

On April 26 2021, Buy Social Canada and SEWF will host a pan-Canadian Symposium to connect, inspire and engage as we bring communities together to grow social procurement. The program will feature keynotes, panel discussions and breakout sessions on key topics: Social Procurement Today and Tomorrow, Construction and Infrastructure, Myths and Facts, Leading Municipalities, and the Social Procurement Champion Awards. There will be opportunities to network and engage with others who are helping to shape the social value marketplace.

Learn more and register for the Buy Social Canada Symposium