CDF Learning Forum 2023
Save the date-Tuesday, 13th June, 2023

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Building Community During COVID 19

Summary and highlights

The annual CDF Learning Forum brings together residents and service providers from priority neighbourhoods, suburbs and rural communities across Ottawa. Together they celebrate their great work and partnerships, share ideas and learn. This year, due to COVID 19, to stay socially connected while physically distancing, the forum was held on-line and successfully engaged approximately 100 people! The evening included music, an interactive activity, inspirational speakers and highlighted innovative community building initiatives and more! Details about the gathering can be found below.

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Key Presentations

Stay mentally well during COVID-19

Registered psychotherapist, Mandi Pekan, specializing in trauma awareness, building relationships and fostering community resilience shares ways to stay mentally well during this time and find hope for the future.

The House Podcast

Jean-Jacques Ngandu and Peggae Bounda are co-CEO’s of The House Podcast and previous residents of the Britannia Woods neighbourhood.  Inspired to engage youth and give voice to the community they created the podcast.  Through their presentation you will learn how they created this on-line forum and hear stories about its impact.   

Carlington Community Building During COVID 19

Helen Molema is a volunteer leader in the Caldwell neighbourhood. Charity Bartlett is President of the Carlington Community Association. Learn how residents and partner agencies in the Carlington Community worked together to creatively respond to COVID 19 to keep their community connected, safe and well.

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