Upcoming Events: Columbia Basin RDI
Upcoming Webinars and Learning Events
Starting next week, the Rural Development Institute is launching a busy season of webinars and learning events. Please join us for one or more of the following events, and learn something new about your region!
To read more about any event, or to register, please visit cbrdi.ca/calendar
Advancing the Basin-Boundary Food System
Webinar, April 6th, 2016, 10am – 11am (PT).
This webinar brings together speakers from the Rural Development Institute, the BC Food Systems Network and the University of British Columbia to discuss potential solutions to identified challenges with our regional food system. Contact Michael Blatherwick to register.
Social Sector Solutions: Community Conversations on Strengthening Social Well-Being
Trail: April 7, 2016, 1:30pm – 4pm, Selkirk College, 900 Helena St.
Cranbrook: April 26, 2016, 1pm – 4pm, College of the Rockies, 2700 College Way.
Revelstoke: May 25, 2016, 1pm – 4pm, Okanagan College, 1401 1 St. W.
Valemount: May 26, 2016, 5pm – 9pm, Valemount Community Hall, 101 Gorse St.
This series of community conversations, offered in partnership with local social service agencies, brings people together to explore and discuss how to strengthen social well-being in our communities and across the region. Click the links above to register.
Rural Youth Workforce Development
Webinar, April 21, 2016, 10am – 11am.
This webinar brings together speakers from Brandon University, Acadia University and the Rural Development Institute to explore trends related to labour force conditions for rural youth. Presentations will be focused on research related to youth school-to-work transitions. Contact Michael Blatherwick to register.
