PlanH Local Leaders Cam: Fort Nelson, Laurie Dolan
In this video recorded at the 2015 UBCM Convention, Laurie Dolan of Fort Nelson reflects on an inspirational BCHC workshop she attended that sparked a process of asset mapping and building on successful projects.
Health Matters for Squamish
As the population of Squamish Booms the District Brings a Health Focus into Long Term Planning and Capacity Building There was an audible cheer in the Council Chambers at Squamish Municipal Hall. Council had just declared that the health, safety and well-being of...
Vital Signs Leverages Local Knowledge in Clayoquot Sound
Over 500 people in the Clayoquot Sound took the Vital Signs survey thanks to leadership from their community foundation. The result provides a data-driven picture of the region’s health and a tool for decision-making. As residents of Tofino browsed the aisles of...
Exploring Why Health is Everyone’s Business in Fort Nelson
Communities across British Columbia have their own unique opportunities and challenges when working towards healthy solutions. However, every community benefits from an integrated approach that makes health everyone’s business. The Northern Rockies Regional...
Collaboration for Greater Impact in the Cowichan Valley
by Michelle Sandsmark Addressing some of a community’s most complex issues is challenging, but the emergence of the renowned Collective Impact framework has sparked new ways of thinking to dig deep and develop innovative ideas so communities are successful in...
Chilliwack’s Healthier Community Partnership Takes Collective Action
With 36 organizations involved in the Chilliwack Healthier Community (CHC) partnership, and the list continuing to grow, this enthusiastic team works to address the most urgent social issues identified by the community. It’s a good sign when the room is still packed...
Tamarack: An Institute for Community Engagement
Tamarack is charity founded in 2001 that develops and supports learning communities to help people collaborate and co-generate knowledge that solves complex community challenges, especially poverty.
Building Communities: Alberta Municipal Affairs
This website includes resources that provide opportunities for students to explore local government in the contexts of their own community and other communities; based on a fundamental assumption that students should be involved in decision making and encouraged to...