Category: Stories & Experiences

A few years ago, Mark Kerwin bought coffee beans at Klink Coffee. Once back home, he made himself a cup of coffee, a great cup of coffee! It tasted so…

CCEDNet’s 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on… June 6 2:30pm Newfoundland, 2pm Atlantic, 1pm Eastern, 12pm Central, 11am Mountain, 10am Pacific This year’s AGM repeats the success of the…

Angie brought passion while Morgan Vespa brought the funding know-how, making this a dynamic match “For me, personally, the sweat lodge is important.  That’s where I do my healing”  …

Jack Quarter, a beloved partner, father, uncle, friend, teacher and mentor, died at home on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, aged 77. Jack will be remembered for his kindness, thoughtfulness and…

In September 2018, I attended for the first time the conference EconoUs. Besides the fact that I was impressed by the very inspiring exchanges and stories shared, one idea called…

Philippa Wiens joined the CCEDNet team midway through this year, coming with a diverse set of skills and background. Since I joined CCEDNet 3 years ago, I have been fortunate to…

CCEDNet members and partners interested in hosting EconoUs2020 are invited to submit an expression of interest CCEDNet’s national conference is a vital part of a dynamic pan-Canadian movement for inclusive…

Originally published on October 12, 2018 via Assiniboine Credit Union by Jason Halstead Local chapter of national CED organization shows how community-driven economics can lead to success. Community economic development…

The Canadian CED Network is inviting applications for the position of National Conference and Engagement Coordinator. ABOUT THE CANADIAN CED NETWORK The Canadian CED Network (CCEDNet) is a values-based, national…

Can I just say that I am thrilled to be co-hosting EconoUs2018 with CCEDNet?  The thrill is for two reasons… The first reason is that, in my world, which is…

Over the last 30 years or so, Social Solidarity Economy (SSE) organizations and businesses have grown all over the world. Sometimes they are classified as local development, community development, solidarity economy…

Thunder Bay’s, Rosalind Lockyer was honoured this past Saturday at the Women Economic Forum for her work to empower women. Roz is among the leaders involved in CCEDNet from its…