Foundations of Community Organizing

"Foundations" is an introduction to the leadership practices and principles of community organizing. The training is based on 70+ years of experience within the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) model that has engaged people in achieving change on issues that matter to them.

This training will cover:

• A introduction to the Greater Edmonton Alliance and its organizing tradition
• A deep dive into relational leadership styles
• Listening to a community for actions: relational and house meetings
• The organizing cycle - listening, discerning, acting, and reflection
• Power - what it is, how we build it, and how we learn to exercise "power with" rather than "power over"

The training will be run by GEA's organizer and teaching team. We will offer snacks for breakfast, as well as a dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday. 

Accessibility: Location TBA

The training runs:

Friday, November 20, 6:00PM-9:00PM

Saturday, November 21, 9:30AM-4:00PM

Registration Deadline is November 17th.

Training Cost:

We currently offer this training on a sliding scale, pay what you will. Fees primarily support food costs and organizer time. Here are our recommended costs:

Member Fee: $10 (Members List)

Non-Member Fee: $100