Posted: December 18, 2008
2009 NATIONAL CED CONFERENCE REQUEST FOR PRESENTATIONS -
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
In every deliberation we must consider the impact on the seventh generation...
- Great Law of the Iroquois
Posted: November 22, 2008
This research table is a comprehensive listing of the research being done through the Social Economy research program. There is an impressive array of new knowledge being created about the Social Economy, its outcomes, and its strengths and weaknesses in Canada. This table includes links to findings and publications.
Posted: October 17, 2008
(*From Saskatchewan Co-operative Association News Bulletin)
Announcement of Saskatchewan Co-operative Association Executive Director
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Saskatchewan Co-operative Association (SCA), President Beryl Bauer is pleased to announce the selection of Victoria Morris as Executive Director for the organization.
Posted: October 17, 2008
New immigration patterns are changing the face of Canada, and the Social Economy must adapt to the shift. Participate in an engaging telelearning session as presenters Stephen Ameyaw and Lindsey McBain explore some of the Community Economic Development (CED) solutions that are working well with immigrants and refugees. Join us to examine the following:
* How can we best share CED's sound fundamentals?
* Why is Social Enterprise a good fit for newcomers?
* What challenges are faced in applying CED to a newcomer context?
Please join us!
Posted: October 16, 2008
SATURDAY, OCT. 18, 2008
9:15-10:45am
11:00-12:30am
The third team meeting is being held in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, co-hosted by our own research cluster, Sub-node 6, and community partner Community Services Council Newfoundland and Labrador.
Posted: October 8, 2008
Telecommunities Canada (TC) today launched the "Internet for Everyone"
campaign (www.internetforeveryone.ca) that seeks to put a national ICT strategy back on the federal agenda.
"In the current election, none of the political parties are treating the absence of any national strategy for the uses of the internet for development as an issue," says Garth Graham, Internet strategist and member of the TC board of directors.
