<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[thekollectivevillage.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building Community, Providing Integrity Information, and Exploring Experiences. ]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 08:25:18 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thekollectivevillageportal.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Ras Malai Tres Leches Cake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy this fusion Indian dessert with the creamy, soaked cake infused with the flavors of Ras Malai!]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/ras-malai-tres-leches-cake</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6900554d0b31cbff20fd36a6</guid><category><![CDATA[Konnection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:42:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4602e4_8cf41dcbba6a4cc8b00cef9b3544ded3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diwali: The Festival of Light and Renewal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The word Deepavali comes from Sanskrit — deepa meaning “lamp” and avali meaning “a row.” Together, it paints the image of homes, streets, and temples illuminated with countless lights — a visual representation of hope and clarity.]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/diwali-the-festival-of-light-and-renewal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68feb3a9dc39b5e10eb0065e</guid><category><![CDATA[Konnection]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:12:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_633937926675492a90dc1dc1d9071c54~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public Money Should Build Public Good—Not Private Empires.]]></title><description><![CDATA[very dollar collected in taxes represents a contribution from citizens who trust their government to use it for the public good ]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/public-money-should-build-public-good-not-private-empires</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68feadd9064dd83bede493fe</guid><category><![CDATA[Voice]]></category><category><![CDATA[Civic Election]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:52:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4602e4_565c952650424deca6727ab8ed97844f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Government Funding of Private Schools in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should public tax dollars be allocated to for-profit schools, and if so, what benefits accrue to all taxpayers?]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/understanding-government-funding-of-private-schools-in-canada</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fe97190b31cbff20f9b49b</guid><category><![CDATA[Voice]]></category><category><![CDATA[Civic Election]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:49:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4602e4_9aa4147d4828458984cd66e5b8109f19~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_803,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[how Naheed Nenshi's unique communication style set a high standard!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naheed Nenshi’s tenure as Calgary’s mayor was notable by his distinctive communication style—an approach that has become a benchmark for how Public Officials are measured on how well they engage with their Constituents.]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/how-naheed-nenshi-s-unique-communication-style-set-a-high-standard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f532b26bef380dfdccf563</guid><category><![CDATA[Voice]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:57:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4602e4_6fd419313fce457d984a6d102cdd8328~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_858,h_740,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How has Calgary Addressed our Homeless Issue?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a Cross-Culture, a Cross-Economic, and Cross-Age, and Cross-Gender Issue.  
We believe Everyone has the ability to be a step away from being homeless.]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/how-has-calgary-addressed-our-homeless-issue</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f52e3304b472953c76cd40</guid><category><![CDATA[Voice]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:47:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4602e4_33e3bb8748a24ab58b04ae29cc4fbbe0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_802,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Analyzed The Mayoral Debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[We analyzed the Mayoral Debate Highlighting Policies and Actions Showing Integrity.]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/we-analyzed-the-mayoral-debate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f52a1904b472953c76c4e9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:26:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a3aaaf7d43e04daf9bc9126cb9f1bb69.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Provincial Policies Impact Cities Ability to Address Social and Economic Barriers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Municipal governments are at the forefront of addressing local social and economic issues, from housing affordability to social services and infrastructure. However, their ability to implement effective solutions is often shaped—and sometimes limited—by the policies and regulations established by provincial governments.]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/how-provincial-policies-impact-cities-ability-to-address-social-and-economic-barriers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f524a67bc313c4b1955cdd</guid><category><![CDATA[Voice]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:09:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4602e4_8ceae341ecf3455b9551f367b715573b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_268,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fusion Style Cranberry Recipes.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are three fusion-style cranberry sauce recipes you can pick from depending on the vibe you want at your table: Indian-Spiced Cranberry Chutney Sweet, tangy, and aromatic — pairs beautifully with lentil loaf, roasted veggies, or even samosas! Ingredients 12 oz (1 bag) fresh or frozen cranberries ½ cup brown sugar (adjust to taste) ½ cup orange juice or water 1 tbsp grated ginger ½ tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp mustard seeds ½ tsp garam masala ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional) 1 tbsp apple cider...]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/fusion-style-cranberry-recipes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ed32233c20e096ccd0c7a4</guid><category><![CDATA[Kommunity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:16:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4602e4_4ecbd51c10df42288c67a4fb3d46e5d8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_268,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curried Mashed Potatoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Level up your Potatoes with any of your favorite Curry Pastes.  ]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/curried-mashed-potatoes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ed2af9fd59c61d91b4ac77</guid><category><![CDATA[Kommunity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:07:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cc1de1934c94b488ac493592c4dd286.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lentil &#38; Mushroom Wellington and Vegan Gravy]]></title><description><![CDATA[So here are some incredible flavour packed food that both Vegans and Non Vegans will enjoy. ]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/lentil-mushroom-wellington-and-vegan-gravy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ed2df690cdfe34b1cb626b</guid><category><![CDATA[Kommunity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:05:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4602e4_2c3a83cc7b5443c1b36028cc6fa241eb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_268,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Are Traditions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[At their core, traditions are repeated acts or rituals that carry meaning, connection, and identity.]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/what-are-traditions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ec2368b747787c896743c2</guid><category><![CDATA[Konnection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 22:25:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bb24bcea15a4cf9b189b55c4d676668.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adding Your Own Meaning into Thanksgiving ]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to make your Thanksgiving into something that nourishes both spirit and connection rather than just routine. Let’s create a few meaningful traditions that bring depth, gratitude, and renewal to the season.]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/adding-your-own-meaning-into-thanksgiving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ec2739d9148378f5da884e</guid><category><![CDATA[Konnection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 22:25:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_9a1c04512ef6498e856a04311f97c282~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving to Indonesia  we learned the value of traditions, and it was Thanksgiving in Jakarta that taught us this valuable lesson. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traditions are very meaningful, and an essential part of how we as humans connect. 

A tradition begins the moment an act becomes infused with meaning — and is done with intention to remember or reconnect.]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/moving-to-indonesia-we-learned-the-value-of-traditions-and-it-was-thanksgiving-in-jakarta-that-tau</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ec14484f943ceea3685406</guid><category><![CDATA[Konnection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 22:25:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_42ec2bfa00334ee6a86139e198a121a5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Are The Benefits To Pay Taxes for Education When You Don't Have Kids?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here’s a clear, non-political breakdown of why education taxes benefit everyone, even if you don’t have kids:]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/what-are-the-benefits-to-pay-taxes-for-education-when-you-don-t-have-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e5f70f335b984f1adbf31f</guid><category><![CDATA[Voice]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:37:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_2473e520c21649b7aaea2c7822031d54~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Much Of Our Property Taxes Goes Towards Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your property tax bill includes an “education property tax,” but the money doesn’t actually stay with the City of Calgary.]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/how-much-of-our-property-taxes-goes-towards-education</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e5f5b6335b984f1adbf10c</guid><category><![CDATA[Civic Election]]></category><category><![CDATA[Calgary Election]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:37:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_50a3aecd4105499abc0ec503381fa5d9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comparing the Major Candidates' Public Safety Promises against Practical Constraints]]></title><description><![CDATA[We compared the major candidates’ public-safety promises against practical constraints ]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/comparing-the-major-candidates-public-safety-promises-against-practical-constraints</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e5f919a062988b03743c44</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:50:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_fab6e0376f8241f0845f0b32cdbd3027~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking At Education as an Investment and Its ROI for every $1. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[For every $1 you contribute in education taxes, Alberta’s economy likely sees $6–$9 in benefits, and you indirectly save money through lower crime, better health, and stronger property values.]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/looking-at-education-as-an-investment-and-its-roi-for-every-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e5f834335b984f1adbf520</guid><category><![CDATA[Calgary Election]]></category><category><![CDATA[Civic Election]]></category><category><![CDATA[Voice]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:37:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aedf3dceccd24a0ca6c446113a3c127b.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Education a Municipal Issue?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Calgary, education is not governed directly by the municipal (civic) government — it’s governed at the provincial and school board levels. So while the city doesn’t govern education, citizens elect local trustees who do. Here is the breakdown]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/the-education-on-how-education-is-governed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e5e41bff64b90438054968</guid><category><![CDATA[Calgary Election]]></category><category><![CDATA[Civic Election]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:00:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bd0728a98e5141ed8762dacec3b08c20.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Party System at a Municipal Level]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research and experience have shown that having political parties at the civic (municipal/local) level is often considered risky or even dangerous because it can undermine the practical, community-focused nature of local governance.]]></description><link>https://www.thekollectivevillage.com/post/the-party-system-at-a-municipal-level</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e5ed8bff64b90438055af2</guid><category><![CDATA[Civic Election]]></category><category><![CDATA[Calgary Election]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:57:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_12330bf72a6d45fe8f612a386cfb399b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pritimama .</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>