Announcing Capital Region Connection in Action
A new regional community-building initiative in the Greater Victoria area.
Capital Region Connection in Action is a region-wide initiative focused on strengthening neighbourly connections, personal belonging, and community resilience in neighbourhoods across the CRD. Through interactive workshops on April 16 and May 14 and an activation campaign during Loneliness Awareness Week (June 8-14, 2026), the project inspires, equips, and supports participants to take action to create and strengthen their own intergenerational communities of support.
The first session explores the benefits of neighbourly connections, overcoming common obstacles, and useful strategies and steps to take action. The second workshop builds upon this foundation to create an action plan for engaging neighbours and bringing people together–attending with a neighbour is encouraged!
Connection in Action will inspire you to join with others to help reduce social isolation and create stronger, more caring, intergenerational communities!
CONNECTION IN ACTION WORKSHOP #1
Creating a Village: The Power of Community Connections in Turbulent Times
Thursday, April 16th, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
In this interactive workshop, join other community members to:
- EXPLORE why social connections matter for health, resilience, preparedness, and emotional wellbeing, and what it really means to “create a village” around us
- LEARN about your own and your neighbours’ strengths and assets for fostering new relationships and collaborations
- DISCOVER inspiring ideas to strengthen social connections and mutual support
- BUILD A FOUNDATION for taking action to grow a stronger, more supportive community around you and others! (to be continued in Workshop #2!)
Location:
Victoria Scottish Community Centre
1803 Admirals Rd, Victoria, BC
CONNECTION IN ACTION WORKSHOP #2
Growing a Village: Practical Skills for Building Neighbourly Connections
Thursday, May 14th, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
In this hands-on workshop, join other community members to:
- DISCUSS common situations such as reaching out to a new neighbour or launching a group activity in your building or block
- BUILD SKILLS and confidence for strengthening connections in your everyday life
- PRACTICE approaches that feel natural and manageable
- TAKE ACTION with simple, concrete plans to grow connections in your own “village,” in ways that feel authentic and sustainable for you!
Location:
Victoria Scottish Community Centre
1803 Admirals Rd, Victoria, BC
Loneliness Awareness Week
June 8–14, 2026
Connection in Action will continue with a region-wide activation campaign during Loneliness Awareness Week. Together with community partners across Greater Victoria, we’ll be highlighting and celebrating simple, meaningful ways that people are strengthening neighbourly connections and reducing isolation.
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