Haliburton Highlands Healthy Democracy Project
A civic education initiative to help you build skills, make connections, and take part in shaping our community’s future.
Watch the Voices & Votes speaker series
The Haliburton Highlands Healthy Democracy Project was proud to present this home-grown speaker series that featured local voices exploring the opportunities and challenges of participation in our local democracy. The sessions were free, non-partisan, and open to all - and now they are all available on YouTube. Visit our YouTube page or click below for the individual videos.
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Partnership in Action: Community + Council
Featuring Jessica Slade from Civics with Slade
Sept 16 — 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
At the Haliburton Legion, 719 Mountain St., Haliburton
Learn about how local government and community members work together to drive change—featuring local success stories.
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Finding Your Why: The Big Picture
Featuring former Members of Parliament, Barry Devolin and Maryam Monsef
Oct 7 — 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
At the Lloyd Watson Community Centre, 2249 Loop Rd., Wilberforce
Discover why being informed and engaged—as a candidate, supporter, or voter—is essential to how democracy works and how change is made.
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Behind the Scenes of Municipal Leadership
Featuring former local Councillors Carol Moffatt, Andrea Roberts, and Pat Kennedy, and current Councillor in Grey Highlands, Dane Nielsen
March 25 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
At the Minden Community Centre, 55 Parkside Street, MindenGet an inside look at what it’s like to serve in local government, from people who have done it before, and ask them your questions.
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Understanding Campaigns: How Success Happens
Featuring seasoned campaigner Lauren Hunter
NEW DATE: May 11 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
At the Stanhope Firefighters Community Hall, 1095 North Shore Road, Algonquin HighlandsDiscover what a successful campaign looks like as a candidate, supporter, or voter, with practical tips and tools.
