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Banff Ideas Bank…
…think, contribute, deposit.
It has often been said that we don’t make progress in our personal life, workplace or community by standing on the sidelines complaining, but we do progress when we generously offer up our time, energy and creative ideas. It is our intent at the Banff Ideas Bank to introduce “Ideas” as a new currency for our community in 2012.
Our “What if?” for the New year is… What if all of us in Town deposited even just “one idea” into the Ideas Bank this year?…now that would be an investment sure to pay off big dividends despite any future economic downturn!
Vision
To create an aware, active, vocal and caring citizenry that generates ideas for the purpose of enhancing civil society.
Mission
The Banff Ideas Bank creates engaging social spaces and creative facilitation techniques that encourage discovery, dialogue, and the exchange of ideas.
Values and Principles of Practice
- Critical thinking
- Freedom of speech and expression
- Generous sharing of ideas
- Dialogue as a problem solving – solution finding tool
- Honours and encourages all voices
- Building and nurturing a civil society
- Creates and hosts social space for conversation
Upcoming Event:
Conversation Café:
Why do young people come to Banff? What are they seeking? What do they need in order to stay and contribute to community?
When: Wednesday, May 2nd, 7-9 pm
Where: Wild Flour Café and Bakery, Bear Street, Banff
