Events
Since our foundation in 2006, we have brought thousands of equity and collaboration champions to the table to discuss and generate ideas that have impacted the well-being of our communities in Colorado and beyond.
If you are looking for a well connected community partner, The Civic Canopy is phenomenal. Diving in and working with The Canopy is a great, great idea.
Canopy Summit
Every two years, The Canopy Summit hosts a multi-day intensive learning experience designed to enhance skills and practice in inclusive, collaborative processes that result in real social change. We accelerate Canopy network members’ learning journeys by providing the space for dialogue, exchange of information and ideas, and exposure to practical tools and resources.
“I can’t begin to express how the experience of this conference really boosted my energy to continue to help others and challenge the “new normal” every day with others, (which still isn’t enough or has been quickly forgotten by some). I found the presenters to be excellent, so refreshing and knowledgeable. Just right for what I needed now. Applause to y’all.”
Yearly Canopy Lecture Series
In 2018, The Civic Canopy launched an annual speaker series designed to strengthen the field of practitioners seeking to promote transformative change in communities through collaboration. The event helps emphasize the Canopy’s focus on creating authentic spaces where diverse perspectives come together and mobilize for the common good. To date, speakers have included Adam Kahane, Angela Glover Blackwell, Dr. Breigh Jones-Coplin, Francis Agyakwa, Jahala Walker, and Margaret Faliano.
“Over the 3-day period, Civic Canopy pulled together a unique blend of Colorado voices; crafted important conversations; and highlighted new approaches to advancing the work of social justice and health equity. Courage was abound! It was refreshment for a weary soul; truly enlightening, and I have come away with an elevated perspective. The Summit was by far the best conference of the year! Y'all, if you can make it next year, it's a MUST!”