Access -- one of the many key elements to making a commons. Access to clean water sources, access to decision making processes, and access to information and communication. One simple step in making the Great Lakes Commons Charter more accessible is making a pocket version -- done.
Becoming Great Ancestors: a workshop in progress
Toronto has been developing a Great Lakes Commons workshop that introduces how GLC is different from many other water protection organizations.
Called 'Becoming Great Ancestors', the 90-minute workshop offers 8 different ways we can relate to water. 4 of these are called "common ways" and 4 are called "commons ways". See the slight difference. You can see and download a copy of the workshop outline and materials if you'd like to host a similar workshop in your community.