This is an online asynchronous class offered in a time-flexible learning format from November 13 - November 27, 2025. Eligible for PIBC CPL units.

Become a more connected and effective engagement practitioner. This multi-session online workshop moves beyond traditional engagement methods to equip you with a new trauma-informed framework for building authentic, trust-based relationships with communities, particularly those who are often excluded and vulnerable.

You will learn to identify and dismantle the systemic barriers, such as historical mistrust or lack of digital access, that prevent meaningful participation.

Facilitators will share hands-on exercises and real-world examples from their work in housing and climate action. You will explore how to effectively reach youth, seniors, English language learners, people with mental health concerns, medically vulnerable individuals and people who are unhoused.

Learning to navigate contentious issues, building a network of trusted community partners and using your sphere of influence you’ll come away able to drive impactful meaningful change.

You’ll acquire the tools you need to transform your approach and ensure that more community voices are heard and valued in engagement processes.

Upon completion of this workshop, you will have the knowledge and skills to:

• understand power dynamics in relation to community engagement processes and work to equalize them
• build pathways to communities by attracting and working with community hubs for positive impact
• exercise your ability to influence changes in processes

Facilitators: Lisa Moffatt and Wendy Simon