In early September, I had the pleasure of taking part in These are Horizon Days’ pop-up piece The Clarity of Brightness. Arranged to the poetry of P.J. Thomas and directed by Wes Ryan, the production featured a cast of performers who live with disabilities, seeking to bring a voice to those who are underrepresented and […]
Over the past few months we’ve been sharpening our focus on two themes. Civics is the first. This theme draws attention to how people are creating the city they would like to live in. These stories shed light on the agency we have as community members, small groups, associations, networks, and as civil society organizations. […]
From providing affordable housing and fresh food locally to embracing a commitment to sustainability on a global scale, Peterborough’s stout social conscience is evident through a number of recent activities. During the past two months, I’ve had the pleasure of delving into stories that explore community, culture and sustainability for Electric City Magazine. It has […]
When you try to picture a community, what do you see? You probably picture people, having conversations, working together, creating things. You may picture community events that bring those people together: street festivals, hockey games, concerts, art shows. You may picture the groups that make those events happen: neighbourhood groups, community organizations, non-profits, governments. You […]