October 2011

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The 2011 Manitoba CD/CED Gathering

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The 2011 CD/CED Gathering is Another Hit!

The 2011 Manitoba CD/CED Gathering was a huge success! With over 500 people attending, a great key-note speech by Silver Donald Cameron, and 26 workshops, it was an inspiring day. There was lots of great, locally sourced food from social enterprises and co-operatives. Our vision for the Manitoba Gathering is to provide an inspiring annual opportunity for people in community development and community economic development to connect, learn and celebrate together. The early feedback coming in shows we did just that!

  • “Great sessions, great community and great food. All run like a well oiled machine.”
  • “The energy was so positive in the space and folks felt not only enriched intellectually but welcome in a meaningful way.”
  • “This was my first CED Net Gathering, and I left feeling energized and connected.”
  • “Great crowd, excellent presenters. My only concern was not being able to attend enough workshops in this too brief event! Really enjoyed myself and learned a lot.”

Of course, CCEDNet shares this success with the many people and organizations who help make the Gathering happen every year. We would like to thank the Gathering planning committee members, sponsors, the many volunteers, and everyone who came out with the goal of learning how we can works towards a future where everyone has enough, forever.

(Photo on the right - Silver Donald Cameron delivering the keynote speech at the Gathering)


Canadian CED Network News

Presentation by Brendan Reimer on CCEDNet's Research Roles Available Online

A presentation made by Brendan Reimer - CCEDNet's Prairies and Northern Regional Coordintor/YouTube sensation - is now available online. The presentation was made at the 2010 Northern Summit on the Social Economy. Brendan speaks about CCEDNet's approach to collaborative research and policy work, and how these mandates come together to support poverty reduction initiatives and the social economy. The Summit was held in Whitehorse, Yukon from November 2nd - 4th, 2010 as a part of research activities of the Social Economy Research Network of Northern Canada (SERNNoCa).

Click here to view the presentation 


Meet our Members

 L'Arche Winnipeg

L’Arche Winnipeg’s mission is to create homes with people who have an intellectual disability where faithful relationships based on forgiveness and celebration are nurtured, to reveal the unique value and vocation of each person, and to change society by choosing to live relationships in community as a sign of hope and love.

Visit their website

The Jubilee Fund Inc.

The Jubilee Fund seeks to raise awareness and address poverty and injustice by bringing together resources to support community projects, housing and small business or worker co-op. The Fund helps groups and individuals in low-income areas improve their living conditions and financial capacity.

Visit their website


Northern CED News

2011 Northern Summit on the Social Economy

The Social Economy Research Network of Northern Canada is excited to share exciting collaborative research at the fast approaching Northern Summit on the Social Economy. Held November 21-23 in Yellowknife, NT, the presentations will feature crucial information sharing on the part of those who work daily in the sector. There will also be a small group discussions in order to develop recommendations for future action. 

To learn more about the Summit, contact Bryany Denning at the NWT SERNNoCa office atbryany.denning@ichr.ca or 867-873-9337. Or visit the Summit's webpagewww.sernnoca.circumpolarhealth.org


Majority of Candidates Prioritized Anti-Poverty Strategy in Recent Election

A candidate poll by No Place for Poverty revealed that 72% of candidates in the recent territorial election (which took place on October 5) would made an Anti-Poverty Strategy a priority. This information was gathered as part of a recent survey; the results were distributed to voters through various forms of communication prior to the election. Spokesperson Aggie Brockman offered that this information will be used to hold future MLAs to account. Brockman also adds that the 17th Assembly needs a vision in order to address issues ranging from housing, addictions, jobs, education and training.

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National CED News

New Research on Co-op Survival Rates

The results are in and they reveal strong support for the enduring strength of cooperatives! In partnership with BALTA, researcher Carol Murray shows that between 2000 and 2010, 66.6% of co-operatives in BC were still operation five years after incorporation. In contrast, only 39.5% of conventional business were still operating.

Why is this the case? Key factors include: strong financial planning, engaged members, active board participation, sound consulting practices and clarity of purpose. The research echoes previous results drawn from studies conducted in Quebec. The findings of a related study currently being undertaken in Alberta are highly anticipated.

Download the Report


Apply Now for the Graduate Student Research Award

Calling all graduate students! In collaboration with the Institute for Non-profit Studies of Mount Royal University, ANSER-ARES is offering two Graduate Student Research Awards. Designed as on opportunity to foster and acknowledge research excellence, any student whose academic focus pertains to non-profits and/or the Canadian social economy may apply for the $2,5000 grant with the expectation of furthering applied research. 

Deadline for submission is December 20th, 201. Submit applications electronically, in either English or French, to anseraward@gmail.com

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Register Now for the Canadian Conference on Social Enterprise

Organizers of this year’s Canadian Conference on Social Entreprise have issued a call to social enterprising Canadians from coast to coast to coast. Held November 20-22 in Halifax, Novia Scotia this event is designed to bring together a wide range of stakeholders, from practitioners - both new and experienced - to government actors, supporters and funders. This is a great chance to share ideas and best practices while benefiting from the collective energy.

Register here


David LePage on the Social Enterprise 'Jigsaw Puzzle'

Social entrepreneur guru David LePage has published a thought provoking short essay on the future of social enterprises. Employing the analogy of a jigsaw puzzle, the kind without “a picture on the lid and everything, but with whatever pieces they and their friends bring to the table,” LePage describes the gradual assembly of this diverse sector. Seeing the multitude of existing models as an asset, he stresses the need for inclusion and collaboration. The focus must remain on how best to blend effective business measures with progressive social values.

Read the complete article and other thoughtful piece’s on the Canadian Centre for Community Renewal's ejournal


Vancouver Sun Asks - Are Co-ops the solution to Occupy Wall St. Woes?

Which business model in B.C. controls more than $10 billion in assets, employs 13,000 people and returns all profits to members? The answer is, of course the co-operative model, which a recent Vancouver Sun article touts as a viable option that meets many of the pressing demands of the Occupy Wall Street Movement. Speaking on behalf of the B.C. Co-operative Association, John Restakis argues that co-ops, both big and small, are a mechanism for democratizing the economy. So whether it is by shifting your consumption to a local co-op or by spreading public awareness about the existence of market alternatives, be sure to join the celebration of a movement that is very much a vanguard of new ideas.

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Measuring the Co-operative Difference Webinars

Webinars are an effective, low cost way to connect people and their ideas. The Meauring the Co-operative Difference Research Network is making use of this technology to offer an overview of the current tools and resources available to co-op researchers and practitioners. If you have questions, you are likely to find answers with the help of this thoughtfully assembled panel of co-op researchers and practitioners.

Register here


November 5th is Bank Transfer Day

In another instance when social media is being used as a force for good, a Facebook event entitled “Bank Transfer Day” is encouraging people to opt for credit unions. More than 55,000 people have pledged to make the switch. Creator Kristen Christian cites the Occupy Wall Street ethos as an inspiration. In addition to visiting the Facebook page, those interested may also find information through the U.S. Credit Union National Association (CUNA).

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(Source: CCA News Brief, October 2011)


See the World with an International Aboriginal Youth Internship

Are you - or is someone you know - an Aboriginal youth interested in international development projects? The International Aboriginal Youth Internships offer incredible opportunities to partake in project overseas, including extended stays in Uganda or Jamaica.

Click here for further information on eligibility, registration and projects.


Job Postings

For the latest CED postings visit the National and Regional job pages on CCEDNet's website

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Positions to post? Send them to breimer@ccednet-rcdec.ca

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