Let’s Talk About Community Belonging – 2SLGBTQIA+ Conversation

Are you an individuat that identifies as, a parent of or has lived experience or works within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community?

Are you interested in sharing your experiences as part of celebrating the spirit of PRIDE as vehicle for change, awareness and solidarity to help build a stronger, more connected community, one that emphasizes innovation and inclusivity?

Are you interested in identifying opportunities for partnerships and collaborations, and co-generating innovation strategies to support community belonging?

If yes, join us for a community design workshop where we will discuss community strengths and opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and partnerships, with a specific focus on newcomer, immigrant, and international student participants.

This workshop is open to all residents of Simcoe County and Muskoka. This safe conversation will explore the future of belonging from the perspectives of community members that identify as or have lived experience as 2SLGBTQIA+.

This Community Conversation Workshop about Community Belonging is part of a series of community conversations related to a joint project between the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and Georgian College's Social Innovation Department to look at the Future of Community Belonging: www.futureofbelonging.ca

Why should you attend as an individual who is living the newcomer or international experience?

• Make a Real Impact in a Safe Environment: By attending this workshop, you'll actively contribute to building an inclusive community that emphasizes innovative opportunities and partnerships from the lens of your identity.
• Foster Community Collaboration: Discover how the tools and approach in this workshop can bring together people from diverse backgrounds and skill sets to tackle complex challenges. By collaborating with like-minded individuals, you'll build connections, share insights, and foster a supportive network dedicated to community belonging.
• Enhance Community Knowledge and Professional Development: Learn about the strengths and opportunities in the community and explore innovative approaches to address community belonging through the use of inclusive innovation principles.

This workshop builds upon conversations from a workshops hosted with other equity-derserving groups and is facilitated by the Georgian College Social Innovation team as a way to explore the Future of Community Belonging. At past workshops, participants discussed community strengths and explored the opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and partnerships from the perspective of leaders in social service agencies and community groups.

Don't miss out on this opportunity on June 18th to create positive change in your community! Register now for our Workshop and become a participant in co-designing an inclusive future of community belonging – Register today as spaces are limited!

This community participatory workshop is part of a workshop series for the Community Impact Lab exploring a Future of Community Belonging, a collaborative community initiative initiated by the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and Georgian College's Social Innovation Department.

Host or Publisher Social Innovation