"In a poll, most Canadians thought that we were a top-five country for kids. We’re far from being a leading country.

Interesting trend. Bored retirees are turning to entrepreneurship.

Technology is a lot like communities. In both communities and technology there is no one best way of doing things, instead there are many ways.

Five years ago, as the result of years of experiencing collaborative learning alongside brilliant colleagues, 

Great article by Kathleen Kelly Janus. We do need to equip the next generation with the tools if they are going to deliver on good intentions and fulfill their desire to change the world.. 

While many towns and citiescommunities have lost their sense of community, its presence still exists in Saskatchewan.

In a future where traditional employment will no longer be the centre of our lives, we will need to redefine how to have a good life. 

Read this inspiring story about what happened when a hospital made a decision to do more to address the underlying root causes of high health care costs. It began with a decision to treat its local neighborhood like a patient. 

Stuck? Looking to jumpstart new ways of thinking and fresh ideas? 

One would think that focusing on your leadership strengths, authentic leadership, and taking a stance were tried and true leadership trends.  Research may suggest otherwise.

Learn how Participatory Video can be used to engage participants in identifying and analyzing key issues and opportunities in their community. 

 A recent set of partnerships between Uber Canada and various car-

Great article from Baltimore about a program called Thread that is mobilizing the community to ensure kids have hope and success. Interesting to see how they are using an app called Tapestry. .

The Windsor City Council Compensation Review Committee was disappointed that not a single member of the public showed up at a meeting this week to say whether the mayor and city councillors deserve pay raises.

While I like to consider myself as one who loves change and embraces trends, tattoos are something I’ve personally never been able to get behind. In part

On an intellectual level I understood the community leadership learnings I planned to share were solid, innovative, and grounded by boots-on-the-ground experience. 

Same Old, Same Old? Time for a New Approach?

Organizations and communities are often doing things the same way they’ve been doing them for years. This is happening despite rapid change, complex issues, and futurists suggesting the "future is local". It is becoming increasingly clear that the communities positioned to thrive will be those investing in the community building that will ensure trusted relationships, networks, and opportunities for "meshwork". 

We're excited to share with you our new learning portal here at Campus for Communities of the Future!