Join us for an opportunity to hear the stories of three Ottawa neighbourhoods that acted together to accomplish shared goals. Be inspired by their experiences of building community across difference: different perspectives, different backgrounds, different identities. Discussion and questions will follow to connect the dots to community safety.
When:
Monday, April
29 2019 from 8:00 to 10 am
Coffee and information tables at 8:00 am, program starts at 8:30 am
Where:
City Hall, 110
Laurier Avenue West
Andrew Haydon Hall (Council Chambers)
Presentations:
- Collaboration to create change: The Bank Street BIA and Centretown stakeholders working together to address shared concerns.
- How Overbrook Community Association built community through theatre.
- Building a community space: Van Lang residents leaders, Westboro Beach Community Association and partner agencies make it happen
Welcoming Words
Councillor Diane Deans, Chair, Crime Prevention Ottawa
Moderator:
Karim Mekki, Crime Prevention Ottawa Board Member
Presenters’ remarks will be in English only. Questions will be encouraged in both official languages.