The Gathering

The Gathering Closing will be a chance to reflect on the learnings, teachings, and conversations of the past three days, particularly as we collectively ruminate on the theme Untangling our Roots: The Role of Community in Systems Change.

The Gathering Closing will also set the stage for an exciting last day exploring how we can take action and strengthen our collaborative work. Practical ideas and wisdom will be shared about how we can continue to build our community networks toward systems change.

Elder Mae Louise Campbell, from the Ojibwa-Saulteaux Metis Nation, a mother and grandmother, will welcome us to the Gathering’s final day, reflect on the three days learning and connecting together, and provide comments on moving forward.

Gathering Closing keynote Béatrice Alain, Executive Director, Chantier de l’économie sociale, will share lessons from Quebec’s social and solidarity economy network in a fireside chat with CCEDNet Regional Networks Director Sarah Leeson-Klym. Chantier’s vision is for a plural economy that produces benefits for the community and protects the common good and communities’ needs and aspirations. Chantier promotes the social economy as an integral part of Quebec’s economy. This contributes to democratization of the economy and an emergence of a development model based on the values of solidarity, equity, and transparency. 

There are so many lessons from Chantier’s groundbreaking work in Quebec that will help strengthen our community building work here in Manitoba. Join Béatrice and Sarah for this important conversation about systems change action.