#1, June 2019
THE VIDEO
The Caregiver Community: Creating Social Capital
Before even thinking about how to change the world, we should start by taking care of our neighbour. In the health sector, one of our most systemized social institutions, some are doing just that – and betting on citizen involvement to create more resilient communities.
An emerging social innovation in Montreal’s Centre-Sud district
Initiated by the Canada Research Chair in Patient and Public Partnership, with the support of the Borough of Ville-Marie, CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, and the Corporation de développement communautaire Centre-Sud, the Caregiver Community project is designed to forge links between professional healthcare workers, community organizations, and citizens who want to get involved.
“The Caregiver Community is as if the walls of the clinic were opened to let in the community and those who live within it, to take care of one another.” − Antoine Boivin, medical doctor and researcher.
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THE EDITORIAL
For nearly 30 years, citizen participation has been brandished by our politicians, neighbours, neighbourhood organizations and media philosophers. On all sides, we are being urged to take on an active part in civic life… Read more
THE ESSAY
The symbol of democracy and inclusion, citizen participation represents the boldness and reinvention necessary to penetrate the system and shake its foundations. Read more
THE LIST
Discover five resources chosen by the Raccords team to illustrate the impact of citizen participation. View the list
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