Celebrate innovative civic initiatives at the 75th Annual All-America City Award event in Denver from June 7-9, 2024, hosted by NCDD Member Organization, The National Civic League. Engage with finalist teams showcasing impactful projects, attend dynamic workshops led by national experts, and immerse yourself in American culture at the Civic Action Fair and Cultural Entertainment Showcase. Learn more in the post below and on the NCL site here. 75th Annual All-America City Award
The All-America City Award recognizes communities that leverage civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness and innovation to successfully address local issues. Join us in Denver, CO from June 7-9, 2024, for the prestigious 2024 All-America City Award Event and Competition, where twenty finalist communities will converge to showcase their impactful initiatives under the theme "Strengthening Democracy through Local Action and Innovation." Witness the power of local collaborative problem-solving as finalist teams comprising residents, nonprofits, businesses, government officials, and youth present their inspiring projects to a panel of civic leaders. This event isn't just about recognition; it's a platform for transformation, fostering connections, and sharing invaluable insights. Immerse yourself in a dynamic program featuring workshops, panel discussions, and peer learning sessions led by national thought leaders and practitioners. Dive deep into the intricate details of finalist projects during dedicated peer learning sessions, designed to equip you with actionable takeaways for your own community. Experience the vibrant tapestry of American culture at the Civic Action Fair and Cultural Entertainment Showcase, where communities proudly display their unique flavors and traditions. Join us for an unforgettable event that empowers leaders and communities to surpass their potential and drive positive change across the nation. Learn more at: https://www.nationalcivicleague.org/america-city-award/
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The 2024 Collaborative Journalism Summit will convene in Detroit on May 9-10, featuring workshops and discussions on collaborative journalism, hosted by the Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University in partnership with Wayne State University and Detroit Public Television. NCDD Member Jenna Spinelle will present a lightning talk on democracy, and NCDD members are welcome to use the comments section in this blog post to coordinate meeting up during the Summit. Those interested in strengthening collaboration between engagement practitioners and media are encouraged to join the NCDD Media Collaborative working group; to dive into strategies for bridging journalism with community engagement, collaboration opportunities, funding efforts, and more. Learn more in the post below... NCDD Network Partner, NAFCM - The National Association for Community Mediation has some exciting updates to share with the NCDD network. In celebration of NAFCM's 30th anniversary and the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, NAFCM invites members to engage in community action throughout 2024, with monthly themes related to peace, justice, and engagement. Join the "Momentum May" event on May 21, 2024, at 7 PM Eastern, to connect with community mediation practitioners across the continent, learn from history, celebrate achievements, and envision a brighter future. Learn more in the post below and on NAFCM's site. NCDD Network Partner, The International Listening Association, is hosting its 45th Annual Convention in Bloomington, Minnesota, where it first began. Scheduled for June 12-16, 2024, participants can expect a rejuvenating experience, connecting with a global community, enhancing listening skills, and gaining insights from esteemed scholars and experts. Reserve your spot now to join this transformative event and elevate your listening practice. Learn more in the post below and on ILA's Convention site here. The Knowledge Network on Climate Assemblies (KNOCA) is hosting a webinar "Climate Assemblies: Emerging Trends, Challenges and Opportunities", on May 2nd from 8:30 - 10:00am Eastern, 5:30 - 7:00am Pacific. While KNOCA is based in Europe, we know there is much to learn from climate assemblies and takeaways on how to further bring citizens' voices into climate governance. Graham Smith will present insights from an upcoming report on climate assemblies. Erica Hope and Claudia Chwalisz will lead discussions on integrating citizen voices into climate governance. KNOCA aims to enhance climate assembly impact by fostering dialogue among stakeholders and shaping future trends in assembly practice to strengthen climate policy and governance. Learn more in the post below and on KNOCA's site here. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) wants your ideas to develop a Federal framework, guidelines, and leading practices for public participation and community engagement (PPCE) activities to help Federal agencies more broadly and meaningfully engage with you and your communities. People are encouraged to share their experiences and provide feedback through public comments, online forms, or attending virtual listening sessions by May 17th. Read the NCDD blog post about the opportunity here. This is the first real opportunity in a while for practitioners like us to help inform Federal practices for engagement! Some may remember our efforts as a network during the Obama Administration, which led to the development of the Core Principles for Public Engagement, and we sent a joint response on the Open Government Action Plan with the Deliberative Democracy Consortium back in 2012 (see the archive post about this here: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918061645/www.ncdd.org/6591). On May 3rd, NCDD staff will convene a listening session to hear from our network and gather input for NCDD’s response. This meeting will provide opportunities to reflect on the questions prompted by the Federal government’s Request for Information. The listening session will be held at 2pm Eastern, 11am Pacific. Register here to join the NCDD Listening Session! Some of the questions we will be exploring include…
If you are unable to join us during the NCDD listening session, you are welcome to share your thoughts via a survey by May 10th. Information gathered from the NCDD listening session and survey, will be compiled and submitted to OMB. Take the survey: LINKED HERE The White House OMB, Office of Science and Technology Policy, and U.S. GSA Open Government Secretariat are hosting a listening session as well. On May 2nd, from 1:30-3:00 PM Eastern, this session offers a chance to learn about the OMB's PPCE framework and share your insights. Register for the government listening session at: LINKED HERE The Peace & Justice Studies Association (PJSA) 2024 conference, themed "We Are All Connected: Fostering Intersectionality and Solidarity," will take place from October 24-27 in New York. The conference, a collaboration between PJSA and the Justice House program at Niagara University, aims to create a learning community centered on pursuing justice, empowering students, and fostering collaboration with advocacy and peace organizations. Proposal submissions due May 1, with early bird registration available until July 15, 2024. Learn more below and on PJSA 2024 site here. NCDD member organization, The Bridge Alliance, is hosting an online dialogue event for the new film, Civil War, on April 20th at 7pm Eastern, 4pm Pacific. By facilitating discussions around the film, the event seeks to harness art's power to foster connection amidst societal divides and reflect on shared concerns, particularly political violence. Open to all interested in discussing the movie in a structured and secure environment, the event encourages participation in large group introductions and small group discussions to spark engaging conversations. Learn more and register to join in tomorrow! Join April 19th "Divided We Fall: Listening With Curiosity" Discussion with Film Cast and Crew4/17/2024 Join us for the National Week of Conversation (NWOC) virtual event on April 19th to discuss the new documentary "Divided We Fall: Listening With Curiosity", happening at 4pm Eastern, 1pm Pacific. The film explores how strangers divided over President Trump's presidency come together to discuss divisive issues like gun violence and immigration, and the film highlights the power of listening with curiosity to bridge divides. Open to anyone interested in promoting cohesion, participants are encouraged to complete a questionnaire and stream the film before attending the virtual event. Learn more in the post below and register here! Enhancing Civic Conversations with the Fora App during National Week of Conversation (NWOC)4/16/2024 ICYMI - A great line-up for the National Week of Conversation (NWOC) is happening now until this Friday. Today is an interesting NWOC signature webinar titled "Building Communities that Listen: Crossing Party Lines Using the Fora App", at 12pm Eastern, 9am Pacific. Participants from the Fora Mobile pilot will share their experiences with the platform aimed at enhancing civic conversations. This event showcases an app-based solution for addressing toxic divisions and encourages attendees to explore implementing similar tools in their communities. It's tailored for individuals involved in fostering meaningful conversations across diverse sectors like local government, education, faith-based organizations, and media. Learn more in the post below and join the event here! |
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