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# Overview
Panelists shared examples and learning from their work supporting civic engagement with communities that face structural barriers. They defined civic engagement and highlighted strategies and activities, drawing on a range of examples from their work. They discussed key challenges and barriers and spoke of available supports and collaboration considerations. They shared roles and recommendations for health and community partners doing civic engagement work in local communities.
# Recording and Slide Decks
The recorded webinar can be viewed below. You can access the slide deck here.
# Presenters
This webinar featured two panel presentations by Alliance members and their community partners:
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Fostering a Culture of Civic Engagement: Beyond Voting Day, by the Ottawa Coalition of Community Health and Resource Centres - Community Developers’ Network
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Robynn Collins, Pinecrest-Queensway CHC
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Sado Ibrahim, Pinecrest-Queensway CHC
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Mohamed Aden, South-East Ottawa CHC
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Strengthening Communities: Volunteerism and Civic Engagement, by The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) and Flemingdon Health Centre (FHC)
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Eshrat Meshkat, Flemingdon Health Centre
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Abdul Rashid Athar, Flemingdon Health Centre
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Karma Lhamo, The Neighbourhood Organization / Flemingdon Thorncliffe Inter-Agency Network Civic Engagement Co-chair
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# Elections & Civic Engagement Webinar Series
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