2022: culturally grounded reflective practice

The yarning process we embedded in 2022 through our Community of Practice is a powerful step in enacting cultural strengths and methodologies as we work with First Nations’ communities. This work is fluid and continuous, it allows us to respond internally to community needs, changes and self-determination through practicing culturally grounded processes and systems of knowing, being and doing. 

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Happy International Volunteer Day 2022!

Volunteers play a vital role in responding to challenges facing the world, and our skilled volunteers at Community First Development are no exception. It is a privilege to work alongside volunteers who share our values of collaboration and First Nations self-determination, and exhibit these in their support of the communities we work alongside.

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Yarning is the key to First Nations’ research: developing and using a Yarning Guide

We all love a good yarn, and at Community First Development we are no exception to this. Yarning is the key and an important element when it comes to First Nations’ research.

As First Nations’ people we share stories about our ancestors and for other people, like our grandchildren. Stories also keep us up to date of what is happening in our communities. There is a depth to yarning that is embedded in spirituality, and acts as a connector to the past, present and future.

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