Category: Stories & Experiences
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…
Matthew Dyck, a member of the Canadian CED Network, sat down with our Manitoba Regional Director Sarah Leeson-Klym for a podcast on CED. They were able to sit down and…
The Canadian CED Network is seeking proposals from qualified communications specialists for a storytelling audit of external communications, followed by a year-end evaluation. Ideal candidates will have particular experience working…
econous2017_promo_banner.png Seeking Session Proposals for EconoUs2018 – Deadline March 19 Do you have a great community economic development story that you’d like to share (success or otherwise)? Do you want…
The Department of Employment and Social Development Canada launched its Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy Steering Group. This is an exciting time for the sector, as the group gears up…
The Canadian CED Network and the New Brunswick Environmental Network are pleased to announce that EconoUs2018 is coming to Moncton, New Brunswick, September 24-26, 2018! EconoUs2018 will feature leading speakers, engaging sessions…
CCEDNet members and partners interested in hosting EconoUs2019 are invited to submit an expression of interest. CCEDNet’s national conference is a vital part of a dynamic pan-Canadian movement for inclusive…
We’ve all heard the stories. Homeless Homejoy cleaners. Uber drivers on food stamps. Grad students Airbnb-ing their extra rooms in gentrifying neighborhoods to cover their own rent. For all of…
There is much debate as to how social impact education can up the ante in building social innovators. (For an expert and very insightful cross-examination of this ongoing debate, check…
Picture yourself in your favourite park on beautiful day, you’ve found a quiet shady place under a tree or perhaps you’ve snagged that coveted bench spot that is always taken. You’ve…
Small communities can be amazing and High River, Alberta, Canada is at the top of my list right now. I’ve been with people in community there for three days. About…