What do participants (The WE that Could Be) share in step 2 of The Steps?They share the greatness of the community by sharing their personal experiences. They describe times in Salmon Arm when they became aware of the strengths and assets of the people or of the place. They may have felt a sense of discovery, pride, joy, valued and accepted, safe, included, or inspired. They share their experiences in response to, "Tell me of a time in Salmon Arm when you recognized the strengths or the assets of our people, of our place. What was the situation? Who was involved? How did it affect you?"
The whole group then identifies themes that run through the stories; the characteristics of the people and place that led to those experiences. These characteristics meet the needs of residents in very deep and personal ways or offer possibilities for future economic and social development or both. Collectively, they describe our strengths and assets. Possibilities might include: safe neighbourhoods, organized sports available for all, huge tourism potential, beautiful surroundings, regional shopping centre.
Whatever the strengths and assets, they exist NOW. They are what make ours a great community today and offer opportunities for an even greater community in the future.
What are some of your experiences of the strengths and assets of Salmon Arm?
