When: Tuesday, October 22nd, 7:00pm ET
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kceGprj8qGteaXq-RwsMnJe_hZ-6t61oe#/registration​
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Elections can be a mix of hope and fear...let us connect, reflect, and act - together. Join NAFCM this coming Tuesday (tomorrow) for a continued conversation about our work before, during, and after the upcoming U.S. election. Connect with local and national leaders, reflect on their efforts, and create individual and shared plans of action to increase engagement and mitigate electoral violence. 

Join us for the launch of the Healthy Democracy Ecosystem Map, a resource connecting organizations, funders, and practitioners to support democratic practices nationwide. In this 75-minute webinar, on October 9th, 2 pm ET (1pm CT, 12pm MT, 11am PT), attendees will explore the map's features, learn how it fosters collaboration and innovation, and hear real-world applications from a diverse panel. The session offers a guided tour, insights from experts, and an opportunity for audience engagement. Read the blog post to learn more!

Twenty years ago, 160 Canadian residents participated in the world’s first Citizens Assembly, setting a new standard for representative deliberation and sparking a global movement in democratic innovation. To commemorate this milestone, the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue and MASS LBP are hosting a public dialogue on September 18th in Vancouver, featuring key figures from the Assembly’s inception and current members reflecting on their experiences. The event will be moderated by Aftab Erfan and includes speakers like Geoff Plant, Peter MacLeod, and Andrea Reimer. It will be held at the Wosk Centre and livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. Read the blog post below for more information and to register. 

​The Citizens' Assembly Capacity Building Fall School is an opportunity for policymakers, civil servants, and civil society members to learn about deliberative democratic processes and Citizens’ Assemblies. Hosted by the Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes at Arizona State University from October 22-24, this event offers interactive sessions with experts, providing practical skills to enhance public participation and democratic innovation. Participants will gain insights and tools to implement inclusive decision-making practices in their communities. Registration is open, with options to attend both the main program and a pre-conference event. Read the blog post below and learn more and register here.