Author: Katherine

Registration is now closed but walk-in participants are welcome! October 25, 2013Winnipeg, MBGarden City Collegiate The Gathering is an inspiring annual opportunity for people interested in community development and community…

At the Social Enterprise World Forum in Calgary earlier this month, one of the highlights was a speech by the new Minister of Employment and Social Development (formerly Human Resources…

The 2013 Manitoba CD/CED Gathering is only one week away. Before the festivities begin, the Canadian CED Network – Manitoba took a moment to chat with Charlene Lafreniere, this year’s…

A very full four days wrapped up today at the 5th International Meeting of the Social Solidarity Economy (SSE) in Manila.  My last blog post outlined the ambitious agenda organizers…

Two weeks ago nearly 1,000 people from 25 countries attended the Social Enterprise World Forum in Calgary. Representatives from all levels of government spoke on the virtues of social enterprise…

As a fitting part of New Economy Week and Co-op week, today 400 participants from 35 countries gathered in the Philippines to share strategies for growing the Social Solidarity Economy…

What is CED? People want to know. And you’re the best person to answer.  CCEDNet is preparing a ‘What is CED’ video for our website and social media, and we…

What is CED? People want to know. And you’re the best person to answer.  CCEDNet is preparing a ‘What is CED’ video for our website and social media, and we…

Thousands – if not millions – of people around the world dedicate 52 weeks of their year to helping build stronger, fairer, and more sustainable communities. Next week is a…

Give your non-profit organization some exercise: We exercise to strengthen our bodies. We go to school to strengthen our minds. But what can non-profits do to strengthen their organization and…

Québec’s National Assembly today unanimously adopted the proposed law on the social economy. Less than a year after Québec Premier Pauline Marois announced in her inauguration speech her intention to…

The Canadian Community Economic Development Network – Manitoba (CCEDNet-MB) would like to congratulate the Province of Manitoba for opening a new 80-space child care center in ACCESS Winnipeg West. Investing…