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Themes
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Guiding Beliefs
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Issues
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Connect
[relationships]
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The value of relationships — lies in connecting with individuals, which is key in
promoting what is desirable and good for every one in developing and sustaining
healthy and vibrant communities.
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Sample issues, with possible overlap, include: Bullying, human rights, racism, homophobia,
safety, belonging, and equity.
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Engage
[active & participatory citizenship]
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The value of engagement – lies in expressing through voice, opinion and action.
It is our individual and collective responsibility as citizens to ensure we sustain
healthy and vibrant communities.
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Sample issues, with possible overlap, include: Citizenship, democracy, participation,
community involvement, action, and reaction.
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Thrive
[health & wellness]
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The value of health and wellness – lies in a state of complete physical, mental
and social well-being. My individual example of health and wellness is conducive
to healthy, vibrant and inclusive communities.
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Sample issues, with possible overlap, include: Harassment, mental illness, stigma,
substance abuse, inclusiveness, nonviolence, safety, physical activity, and nutrition.
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Lead
[leadership]
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The value of leadership – lies in motivating others to join in the achievement of
a goal toward a common good. Strong and vibrant communities have many caring leaders.
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Sample issues, with possible overlap, include: Social causes, political questions,
rights and freedoms, and values-based actions.
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Live
[environmental sustainability]
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The value of environmental sustainability – lies in recognizing that we must live
to meet our individual and collective needs today while simultaneously not compromising
the needs of future generations. I can help my community by changing my ways.
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Sample issues, with possible overlap, include: Recycling, reusing, reducing, composting,
organic and community gardens, consumption habits, climate change, fisheries, deforestation,
air and water pollution, renewable energy, conservation, endangered species, natural
resources, and environmental stewardship.
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Care
[poverty]
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The value of eliminating poverty – lies in recognizing that it is one of the root
causes of many social and economic ills. I can help eliminate poverty in my community.
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Sample issues, with possible overlap, include: Food, shelter, water, education,
access, and equity.
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