Putting CED in the 2014 Federal Budget - Read Our SubmissionIn response to the federal government's invitation for pre-budget submissions, CCEDNet submitted recommendations to bring a CED perspective to the 2014 budget. Our submission, which was sent to the Standing Committee on Finance, focused on two areas:
CCEDNet Elects New Board PresidentAt the last meeting of CCEDNet’s Board of Directors, Diana Jedig was selected as the new President of the Board. She takes over from Caroline Lachance, who had been President since 2009. Diana is Executive Director for the Ontario Association of Community Futures Development Corporations. Her direct experience with the Community Futures Program has been a key strength in ensuring the Network responds to the needs of its members. She has been on the CCEDNet Board since 2005. Click below to learn more about the CCEDNet's new board.
Canada on the Global Stage: Social Enterprise World ForumCCEDNet is pleased to be a supporting partner in this year’s Social Enterprise World Forum. Registration is now open. This world class event is not to be missed. The impressive roster of speakers include the leading thinkers and actors in the social enterprise sector from across the globe. Among the presenters are several CCEDNet members, including our own regional coordinator Brendan Reimer. Check out the SEWF blog, with notable contribution from CCEDNet here.
CCEDNet members are invited to a special gathering just prior to the Forum, on October 2 from 4-6 pm. This session will look at CCEDNet’s strategic directions, inspired by new local economy initiatives internationally. More information and registration opportunities will be sent around shortly, so stay tuned. Northern CED NewsNunavut Housing & Homelessness Strategy ReleasedAs the lead agency for housing in the territory, the Nunavut Housing Corporation was tasked with producing a long term comprehensive housing strategy on behalf of the Government of GN. The recently released Strategy addresses the entire continuum of housing, highlighting the need for stronger commitments to shelters, transitional,and supportive housing options, increasing public housing, strengthening the rental market and providing support for private home ownership. The Housing Strategy equips Nunavammiut to make informed decisions to solve Nunavut's housing crisis.
Northern Images Launches New WebsiteYour one-stop-shop for artistic creations of Northern Canadian and Inuit artists has had a recent makeover. Wherever you are living, searching for sculptures, prints, jewellery, and traditional handmade crafts, among other products, has gotten easier with the recent redesign of the Northern Images website. In addition to their online operations, the organization also has galleries in Churchill and Yellowknife. Northern Images is the retail art marketing arm of the Arctic Co-operatives Limited, a dedicated group of 31 community-based co-operatives in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. The co-operatives exist in a number of capacities, from operating hotels to construction companies, and from retail to art supplies.National CED NewsCoopZone Offering Online Training ProgramsThe CoopZone Developers' Network Co-operative will be offering their multi-level on-line training program on co-operative development beginning on September 7. The courses proceed along three different levels all of which are directed by Peter Hough. Each level takes a few hours per week; the courses are designed to fit around a full-time job. Financial assistance is available upon request. If you are looking to start building your knowledge of co-ops or looking to hone existing skills, the CoopZone courses are a great learning opportunity.
CED Book Club: Building a Co-op Community with Public HousingBuilding a Co-operative Community in Public Housing follows the journey of a Toronto public housing complex as it was converted into a resident-operated co-operative, a first in Canada. Jorge Sousa traces the story of Alexandra Park, which became the Atkinson Housing Co-operative in 2003 after a ten-year conversion process. The book provides an empirical account of the contributing factors that influenced its decision to pursue community-based control, as well as the experiences of both residents and government officials engaged in this process. Finally, Sousa's account offers a framework for other communities facing similar circumstances who want to learn how to go about undertaking this process.
A Little Bird Told Us: Top Tweets of the MonthHere is a brief sampling of some of our most popular tweets from the past 30 days. Click here to follow us on Twitter.
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