Inter-Council Network

The Inter-Council Network (ICN) is a dynamic network of provincial and regional member-based Councils for International Cooperation committed to social justice and social change. Rooted in communities across Canada, we are leaders in public engagement at a local and regional level, and are recognized for bringing regional knowledge and priorities to the national level.

Over the next three years we are undertaking a national program designed to meet the capacity building and public engagement (PE) research needs of the Councils and our members. Components of the first year include a survey and inventory process intended to capture key activities and approaches, as well as challenges and needs of practitioners working towards active global citizenship in Canada; an annotated bibliography of relevant published academic work; and a national public poll to gauge the understanding of Canadians in relation to global issues.

Drawing from the experience and understanding of individuals and organizations, academia, and the public, in the second and third years of the program the ICN will convene PE practitioners in regional Knowledge Hubs to deepen understanding of good practices, develop a toolkit, and convene to share learning in a national web conference.

For more information, contact Sarah Power at icn.rcc@ocic.on.ca or (416) 972-6303.