In this special recap episode, we reflect on the key themes and lessons from the Liberated Land Trusts series.

From rural Nova Scotia to urban neighbourhoods in Toronto and Vancouver, this conversation weaves together the stories, strategies, and insights shared across the series—highlighting what it means to reclaim land, preserve culture, and build community power through Black-led Community Land Trusts.

Whether you're just tuning in or following along from the beginning, this episode offers a grounding moment to look back, connect the dots, and imagine what comes next.

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This episode is brought to you by ⁠Untitled Planning⁠ and the ⁠Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts (CNCLT).⁠

For all episode show notes, and additional details about the series and CLT please visit ⁠www.untitledplanning.com⁠

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• Production: ⁠Untitled Planning⁠
• Music: ⁠Side Hustle by SLPSTRM

What if reclaiming land could not only restore a community's heritage but also pave the way for future generations to thrive? Today, we’re focusing on the Upper Hammonds Plains Community Land Trust in Nova Scotia, founded out of necessity to protect and restore lands for the historic descendants of this vibrant community.

In this episode, we’ll be joined by Curtis Whiley, the founder of the CLT, who will share insights on:

How can a community land trust balance historical justice with modern housing needs? Let’s find out!

Acknowledgements:

This episode is brought to you by Untitled Planning and the Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts (CNCLT).

For all episode show notes, and additional details about the series and CLT please visit www.untitledplanning.com

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What if every member of a community could be both a historian and an architect of their own future? Today, we’re focusing on the Weymouth Falls Community Land Trust in Nova Scotia, a vital initiative dedicated to supporting one of the many Black communities in the area while educating residents about their rich history. We are excited to be joined by Shekara Grant, the founder of the CLT,  who emphasizes the importance of intergenerational connections and community identity.

In our conversation, we’ll discuss:

How can a community land trust help bridge the past and future for residents in rural areas? Let’s find out!

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What if we could reshape our neighborhoods into thriving epicenters of empowerment and economic opportunity, all while honoring the deep-rooted histories of our communities? 

Today, we turn our focus to the Little Jamaica Community Land Trust (LJCLT), a pioneering initiative dedicated to anchoring Black businesses and fostering economic stability in this vibrant neighborhood in Toronto. We are thrilled to be joined by Anyika Mark who is not only an active advocate for community change as the Community Engagement Coordinator of this CLT but also the Director of Communications for Black Urbanism Toronto (BUTO).

In our conversation, we’ll delve into:

How can a community land trust empower neighbourhoods to thrive while maintaining their cultural identity? Let’s find out!

Acknowledgements:

This episode is brought to you by Untitled Planning and the Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts (CNCLT).

For all episode show notes, and additional details about the series and CLT please visit www.untitledplanning.com

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What if revitalizing a community could also mean reclaiming its history and cultural identity? Today, we’ll focus on the Hogan’s Alley Community Land Trust in Vancouver, which is dedicated to incubating initiatives that support the economic well-being of this historic Black community and creating a vibrant hub for its residents. We are thrilled to be joined by Djaka Blais, the executive director of the Hogan’s Alley Society and a founding Director of the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC). Djaka is deeply committed to raising awareness of the historic Black presence that has shaped this community.

In our conversation, we’ll discuss:

How can community land trusts serve as catalysts for cultural and economic renewal? Let’s find out!

Acknowledgements:

This episode is brought to you by Untitled Planning and the Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts (CNCLT).

For all episode show notes, and additional details about the series and CLT please visit www.untitledplanning.com

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What does it mean to center Afrocentricity in community land trusts? How can these spaces, built on the foundations of history and collective power, provide reparative justice to Black communities?

In this first episode, hosted by Jane O’Brien Davis, CLT Specialist from the Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts (CNCLT), you’ll hear insights from:

Together, they will dive into the intersection of land, ownership, and community empowerment from an Afrocentric perspective, sharing their experiences from the Liberated Land Trust Tour where they met with representatives from the Oakland CLT, Rondo CLT (St. Paul), and New Communities Inc (Albany, Georgia). Key discussion points include:

Acknowledgements:

This episode is brought to you by Untitled Planning and the Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts (CNCLT).

To find out more about the delegates, their CLTs, and the communities they support, make sure to tune in to Anyika, Djaka, Shekara, and Curtis’ 1-on-1 interviews as part of this series by visiting: www.untitledplanning.com

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