Please join us in wishing our long-time NCDD friend, Tom Atlee, on the recent publication of his book "Co-Intelligence - The Applied Wisdom of Wholeness, Interconnectedness, and Co-Creativity"! This incredible book distills his over 30 years of experience and leadership in co-intelligence work. The book proposes a transformative shift towards co-intelligence as the solution to our global challenges, emphasizing the cultivation of collective wisdom. Join the official book launch event on March 27th. Available in various formats, including a generous gift offer from Atlee - read more below!
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If you've ever felt the strain of discussing politics with differing views or feared for democracy's future amidst division, you're not alone. The Building Civic Bridges Act (BCBA), a bipartisan bill introduced in Congress last week, offers a glimmer of hope through funding vital dialogue programs. Take action now by urging your representatives to support the BCBA, envisioning a future where respectful discourse leads to solutions. Resolutionaries has made it easy to write your representatives via the BCBA site - learn more in the post below and use their advocacy tool to contact Congress! The 2024 Digital Participation Tool Ratings, launched by People Powered, offer expert evaluations of leading digital participation tools to aid democracy practitioners worldwide in finding the most suitable options for their needs. This latest edition features new platforms, an enhanced methodology, and improved accessibility through Airtable. Developed in collaboration with six global participation technology experts and incorporating feedback from diverse users and developers, the ratings strive to foster accessibility, inclusivity, and security within digital participation platforms. Learn more below. The Frontiers of Democracy conference at Tufts University's Tisch College of Civic Life, happening from June 13 to June 15, 2024, will delve into the theme of "Violence, Nonviolence, and Robust Democracy." It will bring together practitioners and scholars to discuss the definitions and causes of political violence and nonviolence, while also exploring strategies for building inclusive democracy. Early registration with discounted rates is open until March 29, and proposals for conference sessions are welcomed until April 16. Learn more below. Thank you for sharing this announcement with the NCDD network, Peter Levine, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Lincoln Filene Professor of Citizenship & Public Affairs in Tufts University's Jonathan Tisch College of Civic Life! Throughout the week of April 15-21, 2024 - as part of the 7th annual National Week of Conversation - community spaces across the country will participate in the Better Together Film Festival. Part of the #DisagreeBetter campaign, the Better Together Film Festival aims to promote unity and understanding through nonpartisan films that showcase stories of bridging divides. Hosted by various community spaces nationwide, these screenings will be followed by facilitated discussions to encourage dialogue among diverse audiences. Join a film screening or host your own! Learn more in the blog post below. Civic Learning Week, held annually by iCivics, emphasizes the critical need for civic education in fostering a robust democracy. Civic Learning Week 2024 is happening THIS WEEK, from March 11th to 15th! Educators, students, and community members will have opportunities to engage in discussions and activities aimed at promoting informed and active citizenship across the nation. This initiative seeks to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate effectively in self-governance and strengthen democratic principles. Learn more in the blog post below and join CLW! Fostering trust in local election processes and promoting interpersonal connections can strengthen overall trust in elections. In response to concerns about the upcoming 2024 U.S. election, NCDD Member Organization, Living Room Conversations created a new guide, "Trust in Elections". By utilizing these guides as a framework for dialogue and organizing pilot projects, communities can actively work towards building confidence in elections at both local and national levels. Learn more in the blog post below. Story-Power-Place: Upcoming Facilitators Training Cultivating Liberatory Power Through Story3/8/2024 How might we intentionally illuminate narratives that serve collective thriving, through the stories we share? Join the Food Culture Collective for "Story, Power, Place," an online facilitation course starting March 26th. Participants will learn to engage storytelling as a transformative communal practice in liberatory power, fostering connections and empowerment within their communities. Thank you to Pui-Ling Lew, Food Culture Collective Co-Director, for sharing this announcement with the NCDD network! Learn more in the blog post below. The Interactive Program Design & Delivery workshop offered by NCDD Member Organization, The Public Square Academy (PSA), is an eight-week program designed to assist participants in creating interactive educational programs for delivery through the PSA platform. Participants will learn to develop various interactive educational programs, such as self-paced courses, workshops, and virtual events, while understanding the importance of interactivity and overcoming participation barriers. Enrollment is open, starting March 19 at 10 - 11:30am PST. NCDD members have access to an INCREDIBLE 75% discount!! No seriously, you are going to want to check this out. HUGE thank you to Michael Freedman, Public Square Academy's Founder, for this generous opportunity and sharing it with the NCDD network! Learn more in the blog post below, as well as, several additional announcements. NCDD Sustaining Partner, The Interactivity Foundation, is offering its annual Collaborative Discussion Coach Summer Training for those interested in becoming certified coaches and registration is now open. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of collaborative discussion concepts, become familiar with the toolkit, and learn how to facilitate. Register by May 5th and learn more in the post below. Thanks to Ritu Thomas, IF's Collaborative Discussion Project Assistant Director, for sharing this announcement with the NCDD network!
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