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Now that the orientation sessions are over, you might be wondering, what's next? Here is a list of things to get you going this week.

1. Explore this collaboration space

• Take time to explore the site. I’ve put a couple Navigator activities to help get you started, including one building on tailoring engagement questions for your community. We can chat about what you like and suggestions for the site during our check-in.
• You will need the link to access this page: https://shapeyourcity.ca/vanplan-navigators - I recommend bookmarking this URL to make life easier.

2. Attend two upcoming workshops

• Vancouver Plan Policy Workshop on November 24, 2:30 – 5:00PM: City staff will be introducing their work and process, followed by discussion on thematic areas to help inform your engagement with community. Download the calendar invitation.
• Civics Toolkit Workshop on November 30, 1:00-3:00PM: We’ll be learning about a civic literacy toolkit being developed by City staff, which can be a valuable resource for navigators. Download the calendar invitation.

3. Book time for a team check-in with me

• I'd like for each Neighbourhood House team to find time in the coming weeks to connect briefly. To book a 30 minute block of time, please click here: https://calendly.com/jason-hsieh/30min
• Based on the Doodle poll, I've set my Office Hours for Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 – 3:30PM. Should you ever need to book a full hour, book two slots. If you need to meet outside of these hours, just email me and we’ll arrange a time.

4. Contact me for a Conversation Kit to be delivered

• Thank you to those who provided me Conversation Kit delivery instructions. I’m hoping to make deliveries this Friday.
• If you want a kit but haven’t provided instructions, reply to this email with your address/instructions.

5. Join the Navigator Peer Support Group.

• If you are interested in getting together with other navigators to discuss ideas on engagement and/or challenges that may arise during your engagement work, reach out to Sarah Kim at Collingwood Neighbourhood House: sskim@cnh.bc.ca - Sarah and Crecien will work to bring those interested together in the upcoming weeks.