There may be opportunities to learn from or collaborate with neighbouring communities, regional or political organizations, educational or research institutions, or non-profit organizations. Meeting with and learning from those with useful experience or aligned interests may benefit your program and help to increase your opportunities and impact. Identify which relationships may be useful to cultivate. Then, build them into your community engagement and communications plan. You can learn more about the benefits of working together with other communities in the chapter 'Creating a Network or Alliance'.
Consider extending an invitation to someone from another community that is further along in developing and delivering their Indigenous Guardian program to speak in your community. Their visit may inspire others to think about what is possible and answer practical questions from their experience on the ground. Learn how the Athabasca Chipewyan Nation in northern Alberta moved their program forward after an inspiring visit with the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nations on the west coast of BC in the story 'A Case for Field Trips and Learning Exchanges Between Indigenous Guardian Programs'.