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 the GEA's organizers along with other organizers from across the IAF network. We will offer snacks for breakfast, as well as a dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday. Please email Juan [email protected] with any food restrictions you might have.

The training runs:

Friday, November 14, 6:00PM-9:00PM

Saturday, November 15, 9:30AM-4:00PM

Registration Deadline is November 12th.

We are offering this training as pay-what-you-will, with a recommended donation of $20. The money will primarily be used to cover the cost of food and snacks. At the moment, the easiest way to pay is our donation page. If you prefer, we can also accept cash during the training. We will be accepting e-transfer soon.