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At Toronto and East York Community Council I got to illustrate the interconnected relationship between public transportation and biking by deputing in support of prioritizing the curb lane for public and active transportation while commuting on Metrolinx GO train service. Toronto's multi-modal present and future hinges on prioritizing active modes of transportation over single car use occupancy - and the important role of Cycle Toronto for travelling distances of 5km or less. #activetransportation #publicpolicy #advocacy https://lnkd.in/dZUwu5DX

It's National Reconciliation Week, and now more than ever we need to open (or re-open), and nourish connections between First Nations Peoples and multicultural communities. Roads to Reconciliation: Activating Multicultural Communities are exactly one of the innovative and impactful programs that does this

From creating welcoming environments to fostering meaningful engagement with families & communities, the CA #EnglishLearner Roadmap is rooted in #equity. ▶ Watch Californians Together Executive Director Martha Hernandez at the Catalyst California #Birthto12thGrade Water Cooler:

Welcome to my new venture! Belonging Redefined started with a simple question. What does Belonging look like for you? Pretty simple question with a not so simple answer. We can change ourselves to feel included in any environment, but are our environments equipped to change to include us? Everyone wants to belong. To be invited. To be asked. To be noticed. To be welcomed. To be protected. To be seen. To be heard. Does your environment create space to ask this question? Why would someone NOT feel welcomed? If your community group, Board of Directors, organization or team need help with the question above, please reach out. Belonging Redefined is proud to be a part of Inclusive Communities - a program created by The United Way bringing together community partners from a diverse group of industries and services to better understand what it means to belong. And only one of the great inclusion projects I’m working on. …also a great example of what can happening when we ask a simple question….

We are excited to share an update on our latest initiatives! 🌟 Our dedicated teams are actively working on the ground, engaging with community members to understand their unique needs and challenges. By fostering these connections, we are gaining invaluable insights into the everyday issues faced by these communities. In addition to this grassroots engagement, we are collaborating with both government and non-government stakeholders. These partnerships are crucial in obtaining a comprehensive view of the challenges at hand. Our thorough analysis of these issues allows us to strategize and plan effective actions that pave the way for holistic development. Together, with the combined efforts of our team and stakeholders, we are committed to making a meaningful difference and driving sustainable development for all. #CommunityEngagement #HolisticDevelopment #Collaboration #ActionThroughAnalysis #StakeholderEngagement #SustainableDevelopment

As stewards of our neighbourhoods, ward councillors and community organisations play vital roles in shaping the future and well-being of our communities. By working together in a spirit of partnership and collaboration, we can achieve greater impact and create positive change for the residents we serve. 🤝 Discover 5 key strategies for fostering successful collaboration between ward councillors and community organisations 🌟 #CommunityCollaboration #WardCouncillors #CommunityOrganisations #CollaborationForImpact #BuildingStrongerCommunities

#Day5 - It is extremely important for our firms to be involved in our local communities through #CommunityEngagement. Consider expanding, re-evaluating, and enhancing your existing engagement efforts by incorporating a #DEI lens. #ConstructionInclusionWeek

Anyone else thanking the Lord they're Welsh today?! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 As a Welsh business person, as Vice Chair of Community Foundation Wales and most definitely as a grandparent, I'm excited by the ambition of #CymruCan, Future Generations Commissioner Derek Walker's strategy, today. It's all about real action to pick up the pace and drive long-term thinking into the heart of our nation, including The Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales creating tools to help organisations do that - and then measuring the impact. As a businesswoman, it's exciting because the contribution businesses in Wales can - and, generally, want - to make is a huge opportunity to get us the Cymru we need for everyone's wellbeing now and in the future. Particularly as a comms professional with a heartfelt belief in purpose, this is really powerful and engaging stuff that can bring people together with meaning - and it's national! As a trustee, it's important because the work of the Community Foundation is all about delivering a fairer, more equal Wales - including working with businesses like Principality Building Society and Newsquest to do so. And, finally, most particularly as a grandmother (no explanation needed here, so I chose a photo that sums it up ❤️). Linc i archwilio Cymru Can / Link to explore Cymru Can:  https://bit.ly/m/cymrucan

Who are ECF? ECF is our #placemaking #partnership with Homes England and Legal & General, which works alongside the public sector to: 👉 Unlock regeneration 👉 Accelerate transformation 👉 Create remarkable places 👉 Build successful communities Want to learn more about ECF? Follow for more 👇

Understanding the Cultural Divide: Bay Area vs Los Angeles Explore the differences in community support between the Bay Area and Los Angeles. As a cultural critic, I delve into the disparities and shed light on the issues affecting brown people in both regions. Join the conversation and let's bridge the gap together! #BayAreaVsLA #CulturalDivide #CommunitySupport #BrownPeopleMatters #BridgingTheGap #CulturalCriticism #DifferencesExposed #CommunityIssues #BridgingCommunities #BuildingConnections