Capacity Building - Connections to the Urban Perspective
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In this episode of the Loyalist Connections Podcast, Laurice Downey and special host Graham Nickerson discuss Capacity Building from an Urban Perspective with special guests Rodney Small and Andre Anderson. This episode explores social entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurship in the filmmaking industry, highlighting opportunities and experiences.
Rodney shares his deep connections to African Nova Scotian Communities and how his background influenced his community work and his journey of personal growth. Andre talks about his roots in Upper Hammonds Plains and Preston Township, and how reconnecting with his heritage has shaped his work in capturing African Nova Scotian stories through film. They emphasize the significance of mentorship, preserving cultural heritage, creating opportunities for youth, and the importance of genuine community engagement.
The episode underscores the power of resilience, the necessity of collaboration, and the impact of meaningful community involvement in capacity building efforts.
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