I’m an introvert. Who’s with me? If you are, you’ll understand that my inclination is always to be on my own, or, at least, in very (very) small groups. But, I believe, even we introverts have a duty to use our voices, to speak up loudly and clearly on behalf of those whose voices often…
Tag: community
In the company of others … community grows
So, last evening, there were nine of us at the weekly Pub ‘n Pint gathering, at a local watering hole. And, oh, what a lively gathering it was! Each week, unless there’s a holiday, or someone is sick, I plant myself in the pub with my pot of mint tea and wait to see who…
Asset-based perspective changes status quo
I just had a conversation with yet another person who is feeling sick about the lack of funding for their adult person who lives with multiple challenges. Their cry, “What are we going to do!!?” makes me heart-sick! And prompted a wee rant, I’m afraid. 🙄 I belong to various disability-related Facebook groups, as…
Communicating positive assumptions often a challenge
Omgeezers! Even now as I’m into my seventh decade, I still have so much to learn! Despite having a university diploma in both French and English literature … despite having studied languages … despite the study of English grammar being my absolute favourite suject in elementary school … despite having worked for a news company as…
Segregation, congregation may be easier, but do not foster strong, healthy community
I’d love to see our local City Council, and our many and varied citizens, having animated conversation about all of this on a regular basis. It’s in having these important conversations that seeds of change are sown, germinated and, ultimately, harvested.
John McKnight – Publications Listing
Please visit this document for a complete listing (2011) of publications written by John McKnight and/or his colleagues, pertaining to community capacity building. These documents certainly support the vision of “One Community!” Click here!
Strong Healthy Community 