Ontario Youth Engagement Showcase
GUELPH, ON, Nov. 28, 2016 – The Rural Ontario Institute is pleased to announce an open call for nominations for the second Youth Engagement Showcase. Starting today, November 28th, 2016, you have the opportunity...
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“Tiny houses” to combat homelessness
Four men on the Nak’azdli Whut’en First Nation reserve northwest of Prince George have just moved into the first homes they’ve ever owned as part of a pilot project that’s using “tiny houses” to combat homelessness....
CCEDNet Upcoming Webinars
Wednesday, November 16th 12pm Eastern Time Join CCEDNet for a webinar that will explore what is unique about the New Brunswick model for community investment, including key lessons learned in establishing the legislation for Community...
Community Well-being in Oxford County, Canada
The Canadian Index of Well-being data and reports will be used to shape next steps in key areas of the Future Oxford Community Sustainability Plan. Find the full survey reports and news release here.
High-speed Internet in First Nations Communities
Indigenous company to bring high-speed internet to all of Manitoba’s First Nations communities $4.2M in funding coming from federal government for internet project Jillian Taylor · CBC News, July 29, 2016 CBC reports that an...
Alberta Association of Municipal Districts: An Update
The Alberta Association of Municipal Districts has sent out an update for Trade Division Members, an ABS update, supplier updates, and more! Check out the full update here.
NRE – Rural Observation Posters
The New Rural Economy project produced 13 posters identifying key observations about rural Canada. You can browse them or download them as flyers or posters via the following link: http://nre.concordia.ca/posters_observations.htm.
Blog: Newcomers Helping Rural Communities
Small town re-imagining is imperative to the fight it takes to keep rural communities alive through the ups and downs of a resource-based country. In this blog, read about how newcomers to these rural...
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...
(Job Opportunity) Assistant Professor, U of A
Assistant Professor in Economic Development in Northern and Aboriginal Communities Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences – Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology Location: University of Alberta Closing Date: Will remain open until filled...