Belonging Brant

For this episode we had the opportunity to talk with some incredible community members and how they actively contribute to their neighbourhood. Our first interview was with an amazing young girl who has created a community pantry in her front yard to help supply the essentials to anyone who needs it. Our second interview was with a lovely couple named Chad and Sarah who have managed to turn their property into a community space for all, including a garden that helps supply the local food bank, a free little library, and so much more. It really does have a "homey" feel to it.

Join Laurier Brantford students Olivia Vandermaarl and Sydney Davies in the second half of their dialogue about community engagement, taking risks to connect for a class, and the complicated place of being a student in a community that’s new to you.

In this special bonus episode/community story, Sara shares a guided walk meditation as part of Jane's Walk Brantford 2021.

In this special takeover episode, local WLU students Sydney and Olivia chat with Taylor from Belonging Brant about community, what it's like to grow up and go to university in your hometown, and how Belonging Brant is making exploring connections in COVID times. [Like many things, this podcast is a practice in WFH, so please excuse the dog barks and snorts :) ]

Join us for a conversation with Grief Support Group host Amanda McFarlane about her hopes, fears, and tips for her new community group.

Interested in joining the group? Email [email protected] for more info.

This month's closing question: If you knew that three of your neighbours would support you, what action would you take to care for your community?

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We sat down with Brantford-Brant community organizers, Annaleshia (from SAC-Brant and Imagine Brantford), Lauren (from Laurier Brantford CSEDI and Imagine Brantford), and Amanda (from ZBTFD, CG Print & Design, and Unite Against Hate), to discuss the end of 2020, community-care, and how to show up for community during Covid-19 and the early winter months of 2021.

The Belonging Brant project is funded by the OTF.

Join us in chatting with Jeremy and Jaycelynn about their nerves, hopes, and experiences starting new community groups.

Interested in starting a group of your own? What are your gifts, interests and passions you’d like to connect with others around? If you could teach your neighbours something new, what would it be? What would you like to share with your community?

In our inaugural episode, Belonging Brant hits the streets to ask the question: "What does belonging feel like to you?"