We have a unique opportunity to deepen community and belonging for all through caring.
Together we can honour the unique stories that have shaped the lives and experiences of our neighbours and create a community that C.A.R.E.S.
Prioritizing inclusion and equity in our daily lives and working toward a shared sense of belonging, togetherness, and community, helps increase unity on the North Shore. We invite you to embrace the ideas and explore the actions outlined in the C.A.R.E.S model.
Here are 5 ways you can build #UnityinCommunity
C – Connect & Reflect
Sharing our own stories and learning from others broadens our perspectives and creates space to understand the diverse journeys of our neighbours and friends.
By hosting and participating in inclusive spaces for connection and reflection, we can share our diverse experiences and build a vibrant community that thrives on mutual learning and growth.
Ways to Connect & Reflect
Get involved in…
- Community groups
- Volunteering
- Local events and activities
For more information about volunteering visit our Get Involved page and keep an eye out for upcoming Workshops & Events.
A- Appreciate our Histories
Everyone has a unique story to tell. Our backgrounds shape how we show up and who we are.
Participating in inclusive spaces for learning about diverse cultures and histories aides in fostering deep understanding and meaningful cross-cultural connection.
Ways to Appreciate our Histories
Learn about…
- Your own family tree
- Indigenous history and colonization
- Historical figures and events that have taken place on the North Shore and throughout your communities
- Events that create opportunities for cross-cultural learning and discovery
For more information about the history of the North Shore, look for educational opportunities like those available at MONOVA.
R – Reject Racism
To C.A.R.E. is to actively be anti-racist. when we stand together against racism, we create safer communities, homes, and workplaces.
Actively rejecting racism by being an active witness promotes allyship building more equitable communities.
Ways to Reject Racism
Learn about…
- how to be an active witness
- ways to practice allyship
- the history of racism and oppression
- other cultures and diversity
For more information about how to be an ally and active witness, check out the North Shore Racism Response Protocol.
E – Embrace Reconciliation
Fostering meaningful relationships and honouring the Indigenous Peoples who have called this land home since time immemorial is a central part of building #UnityInCommunity.
Taking steps toward Reconciliation in our daily lives through individual and collective learning creates inclusion, increases our knowledge, and expands our worldview to better care for the world around us.
Ways to Embrace Reconciliation
Learn about…
- the Indigenous lands you live on
- the 94 Calls to Action, as called for by The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
- Indigenous culture, traditions, and ways of knowing
For more information about Reconciliation in Action visit Reconciliation Canada.
S – Share Moments of Togetherness
By sharing moments of unity and togetherness, we celebrate and highlight joy as we create a community that truly C.A.R.E.S.
Ways to Share Moments of Togetherness
- Post on social media and share about the moments of cross-cultural connection that you have experienced using #UnityInCommunity
For more information on opportunities to connect visit our Community Engagement page.
Impact North Shore’s work takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
