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| <p>The following page responds to a request asking for advice on switching organizing platforms. This question has also been raised by others around the world to meet various activist needs. The original request to the HUB was regarding intergenerational challenges when choosing a platform, thus, lived experience is welcomed to improve this page. This page compiles content from _______.</p> | | <p>The following page responds to a request asking for advice on switching organizing platforms. This question has also been raised by others around the world to meet various activist needs. The original request to the HUB was regarding intergenerational challenges when choosing a platform, thus, lived experience is welcomed to improve this page. This page compiles content from _______.</p> |
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| | style="width: 22.4903%; height: 195px; background-color: rgb(187, 145, 183);" | '''DO:'''
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| *'''Meet people where they're at'''; i.e. where they convene (e.g. churches, community centres, general stores, sporting events etc), campaigning on issues that concern them (by asking them), and being accessible to what they need to participate (transportation, childcare, tech support, not during common work hours, accessible language etc).<br>
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| *'''Use 'porch talk'''': that is, small town neighbourly talk, to your advantage.
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| *'''Hold social events '''that curb burnout and build relationships i.e. potlucks, or playing a game together.<br>
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| *'''Reach out''' to those who are valued in the community! (e.g. local politicians, local businesses, local news and radio stations)
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| *'''Have an''' '''online presence''' to reach people who are spread out (facebook groups being particularly useful in small communities, or collect emails to send newsletters or action updates)
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| *'''Use a''' '''variety of strategies''' for outreach, and '''ways to participate''' for events and actions.<br>
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| *'''Consider other groups''' in your region. Who is active in other communities and in the larger climate movement that you can connect with?<br>
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| *'''Connect with people on their stories''' related to the issue, and '''share personal stories''' too.
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| *'''Hold hybrid/virtual planning meetings''' to increase reach, and offer call-in options to curb bandwidth challenges.
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| *'''Municipal elections '''can be an opportunity to engage with people on your campaign issue
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| | style="width: 22.4903%; height: 195px; background-color: #bb91b7;" | '''DON'T'''
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| *'''Limit yourselves to one kind '''of''' '''action/outreach approach only. This is less likely to engage new people.
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| *'''Push your campaign on people''' without consideration''' '''for where they're at and what they need to participate.
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| *'''Work in a silo'''. Coalitions and relationships are key to building power.
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| *'''Stereotype '''everyone in rural communities/small cities as non-progressives, as farmers, etc.
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| *'''Only hold 'serious' actions.''' Fun and engaging things like poster making and music draw people in.
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| *'''Use complex language or spit facts and figures''' to communicate. You want folks to relate and understand.
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| *'''Hold in-person meetings only'''. (At the least, offer a way to call in with the group).
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