Join us at this two-day training to learn our organizing model and to be part of our work for the common good.

This training provides content based on the philosophy and practices developed by the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) in over 70 years of organizing experience. The training provides the foundation necessary for individuals or organizations to participate effectively with the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good. It includes:

• What is community organizing and why use a community organizing approach

• The organizing cycle


• Relational meetings


• Listening sessions

• Problems vs. Issues


• Power over vs. Power with


• Negotiations and actions to obtain concrete and winnable outcomes

Have you been? Who else would you like to see trained from your institution? Is there a team of you who would like to go together?

Time: The training runs Friday, April 26th from 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm and continues Saturday, April 27th from 9:00 – 4:00

Cost: CACG Members are Free. Non-members $50 or pay as you are able at the door. We would ask that everyone contribute to cover the cost of lunch that day ($10-$15).

For More Information Contact
Ryan Andersen Lead Organizer for CACG (403)993-7123 ryan@calgarycommongood.org