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Dancing stirs community spirit: building welcoming neighbourhoods key to engaged communities

February 26, 2014 – 12:56 pm | 4,171 views

Instead of finding the right words to successfully belong within a community, a local group is using the art of dance to bridge the gap between newcomers and local politicians.
While many used the time to …

Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House adopts flashmob mentality

January 26, 2014 – 9:04 am | 2,070 views

Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House believes it can build a more inclusive community through the power of mass dance.
Olga Shcherbyna, coordinator of the provincially funded Building Welcoming and Inclusive Neighbourhoods program at the neighbourhood house, is …

Inclusive Cities Series: European Intercultural cities: governance and policies for diverse communities

May 2, 2013 – 6:37 am | 3,336 views

The Intercultural Cities programme is a joint initiative between the Council of Europe and the European Commission. It seeks to explore the potential of an intercultural approach to integration in communities with culturally diverse populations. The cities participating …

Inclusive Cities Series: Halifax Fusion – Immigration and Diversity

May 2, 2013 – 6:20 am | 2,855 views

A great city is one that attracts people from all walks of life, fostering a dynamic culture that is welcoming and one that encourages people to get engaged in the community in the long-term. The …

The Diversity in Place Film Fest Accepts Nominations

February 16, 2013 – 6:59 am | 1,776 views

The Diversity in Place Film Fest in collaboration with the Center for Place, Culture & Politics opens up its 5th annual international call for short films on URBAN UPRISINGS.
5th Annual Diversity in Place Film Fest …