Become A Member Why Join ICA Canada? Nearly 40 years ago, ICA Canada set out to build the capacity of people within their communities towards positive social change. The organization was founded by people who found courage and excitement in an organization built from within, and whose greatest asset was each other. They envisioned a place that brought their ideas, experience and questions into a common ground, with everyone participating in shared meaning. Our impact, our identity, and our mission are inseparable from our membership. How Much Is Our Membership Fee? In 2017, we are offering an annual membership for $20. The fee covers some of the cost of holding our AGM, taking care of administration costs,mailing quarterly newsletters, and hosting meetings. It entitles each member to vote at the AGM, receive invitations to events and opportunities to participate in the strategic direction of ICA Canada, and also represent ICA in their communities. Want to renew your existing membership or become a new member? Payments can be made in cash, cheques and securely through our new

Canadian Diversity Learning Circles ICA CANADA is proud to promote the upcoming pilot of ICA Associates’ Canadian Diversity Learning Circles course starting October 2017. Using Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) group facilitation methods participants share stories; draw from the group’s wisdom to up with a few ‘keys to success’: and explore what can be done in any group or institution The facilitator engages the group in a series of conversations and utilizes adult learning techniques to create a safe space where this is a ‘circle’ of teaching and learning All participants are invited to share their perspectives Some participants become Diversity Change Agents and prepare to lead their own project and facilitate complex discussions to promote diversity and inclusion You will learn to Be a Diversity Change Agent/Leader for Canadian diversity and inclusion Speak the language of diversity and understand legislation; concepts; definitions Build bridges with those who do not “buy into” the benefits of diversity Facilitate a diversity conversation for small and large groups Prepare and deliver your own Diversity Learning Circles in any group or institution Create an action plan for any diversity and inclusion

AGM 2017

Reactions from University Health Network Fall course participants 1. What do you remember that stands out for you? I can take charge, but cannot control or outsmart life. Instead, I need to consciously decide day in and day out to say yes to my life events, relate to life as good and embrace the challenges that arise. So intentionally reflect and find the meaning and insight from these day-to-day events. “Leadership is not charisma, it’s a skill” “The only person you have control over is you” “There is a reason we feel/think a certain way, reflecting on that will help guide our decisions” “We always have a choice, no decision is a decision” 2. What new insights have emerged for you from the program? New insights that have emerged from the program are exploring what I care about and taking responsibility for it. Refusing to give up on anyone or any situation. I particularly enjoyed the Social Pioneer and the Transestablishment Style sections. At this point you can really start to see the importance individuals have in

40th Anniversary Gala On November 12, 2016 at the Friends House in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood, ICA CANADA celebrated it’s 40th Anniversary. During the event we invited guests to share a few words about what ICA Canada is and how it works in the world. Here is what they said: https://youtu.be/ARptezH4VWE

Courage to Lead Award Suzanne Jackson, ICA CANADA Board Director, presented our friends and admired colleagues ICA ASSOCIATES INC. with 2016’s Courage to Lead Award. Congratulations to Duncan Holmes, Jo Nelson, John Miller, Bill Staples, Jeannette Staples, Christine Wong and Darlene Fisher. Your mission to ‘Facilitate a Culture of Participation’ is an excellent demonstration of having The Courage to Lead.