On the Table BC – 2018

In our first year of On the Table, we were grateful to see thousands of people connecting with one another across the province in self-hosted events tailored to each host’s community and interests.

We asked that there be some sort of food served. It could be anything from a simple snack to a three-course meal — that was completely up to the host. Finally, and most importantly, we asked hosts across BC, ”What’s on your mind?” This simple, open question was a spark that ignited hundreds of conversations in every corner of the province. Through this platform of gathering, sharing food, and just talking, something special happened.

We’re excited to share our learnings and insights with you here.

Community Reflections & Insights

On the Table 2018 Report

With hundreds of events across BC, there’s a lot to unpack from our first year.

Read the 2018 Report

Explore the Conversations

  1. Inclusion & Belonging (26)
  2. Social & Environmental Shifts (19)
  3. Community Engagement (16)
  4. Wellbeing & Vitality (13)
  5. Learning & Storytelling (13)
  6. Arts, Culture & Creativity (12)
  7. Civic Participation (12)
  8. Food Security & Nourishment (12)
  9. The Built Environment (6)

1. Inclusion & Belonging

  1. A City for All x 2
  2. Belonging
  3. Belonging & Inclusion
  4. Children and Families
  5. Chinese Community
  6. Connecting with Youth Refugees
  7. Creating Community
  8. Equity
  9. Female Friendships x2
  10. Get to Know Each Other
  11. Inclusive Communities
  12. Indigenizing My Queer
  13. Issues Impacting Seniors
  14. Meeting Your Neighbours
  15. Newcomer Troubles
  16. Newcomers Seniors’ Needs
  17. Open, but Bipoc Related
  18. Reconciliation x 3
  19. Reconciliation: all of us
  20. Sharing Japanese Culture
  21. Social Isolation
  22. The Refugee Indiana
  23. Thriving with Diversity
  24. Women and Community
  25. Women in Law
  26. Women in Philanthropy

2. Social & Environmental Shifts

  1. #Metoo
  2. 10 Years Into the Future
  3. B.C Societies Act
  4. Barriers to Employment
  5. Cannabis Legalization
  6. Change in Our Community
  7. Change in the City
  8. City-Shaping & Youth
  9. Collaborations at Work
  10. Cross-sector Collaboration
  11. Emerging Evaluators
  12. How to Improve Life for Humans, Nature, Society, Animals ..et al.
  13. Leadership
  14. Reducing Waste
  15. Reimagining Aging
  16. Retirement Savings
  17. Shaping our Future
  18. Survival of Bees
  19. The Caring Economy

3. Community Engagement

  1. Bolstering Communities
  2. Building Community x 6
  3. CFNO Vitals Signs Issues
  4. Community and Charity
  5. Community Assets
  6. Community Creativity
  7. Community Engagement x 3
  8. Community Resources
  9. Co-op Community
  10. Diversity and Community
  11. Happy Neighbourhoods
  12. Improve Community
  13. LM/RP Neighbourhood
  14. Nature and Community
  15. Neighbours on Purpose
  16. This Neighbourhood Life

4. Wellbeing & Vitality

  1. Busy People Connecting
  2. Friendship
  3. Growing a Healthy Culture
  4. Health & People
  5. Health of Our Athletes
  6. Hearing Loss
  7. Joy
  8. Living in Balance
  9. Public Health
  10. Seniors’ Needs
  11. Spark(l)ing Connections
  12. The Joys of Giving Back
  13. What Matters to Seniors

5. Learning & Storytelling

  1. Children’s Novels
  2. Community Journalism
  3. Death and Dying
  4. Family Traditions
  5. Giving Back
  6. High School Education
  7. Honouring Legacy
  8. Issues that Matter
  9. Polarizing Viewpoints
  10. Public vs Private School
  11. Storytelling
  12. The Goodie Magazine
  13. Why Newspapers Matter

6. Arts, Culture & Creativity

  1. Arts & Culture in the DTES
  2. Community Arts and Culture
  3. Community Creativity
  4. Does it Belong in the Museum
  5. Fringe Theatre
  6. Future of Arts in Victoria
  7. Indigenous Fashion x2
  8. Interactive Art
  9. Local Music
  10. Local Music + Community
  11. Mental Health & Art
  12. Movie-“Bombí_n: el perro”

7. Civic Participation

  1. Indi Commercial Catalysts
  2. Is Democracy in Trouble?
  3. Kids in Care-What’s Working?
  4. Local Governance
  5. Municipal Election
  6. Proportional Representation
  7. Reflection Cafe
  8. Summerland Dreams
  9. The Vancouver on Your Mind
  10. This Year at Kitchener
  11. What Affects you in YVR
  12. WHY-VR?

8. Food Security & Nourishment

  1. Cooking Lesson for Teens
  2. Food Skills for all Ages
  3. Food Systems on the Coast
  4. Harvesting & Wildcrafting
  5. Healthy Food for All
  6. Let’s Talk Food
  7. Local Food Systems
  8. Local Foods
  9. Nourish
  10. Nourishment
  11. Plates of Possibility
  12. Sustainable Food & Farming

9.The Built Environment

  1. Accessible Travel
  2. Affordable Housing x 2
  3. Cascadia High Speed Rail
  4. Designing for Disabilities
  5. Family-Friendly Workspaces
  6. Sustainable Transportation