Canadian CED Network

Themes: Climate

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Training Options that would Increase Employment Opportunities for Local People in Resource Extraction Projects in Northern Communities

This report discusses employment opportunities in resource extraction projects in Northern communities. It examines current levels of employment and education in northern Manitoba, as well as case studies of mine…
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The Town that Lost its Name: The Impact of Hydro Electric Development on Grand Rapids, Manitoba

This report details the ways in which the development of a hydro-electric project in Grand Rapids divided people living there into the First Nation, the “town” and a “hydro community”…

Manitoba Alternative Food Production & Farm Marketing Models

This report researches the benefits and drawbacks of three alternative food production and farm marketing models: community shared agriculture; The Winnipeg Humane Society Certified labeling program for dairy and meat…

Community Economic Development: Hidden Treasures in Our Own Backyard

A fair amount of CED activity is happening in Alberta; however, it is often not identified as CED. Additionally, the role FCSS (Family & Community Support Services) plays in CED…
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Using Creativity to Enliven Urban and Rural Villages

Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area members and the planners at Deepwater have seen the excitement and positive change that happen when artistic and creative projects are used as a starting…
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Taking Action for Sustainability – The EarthCAT Guide to Community Development

The Earth Charter Action Tool (EarthCAT) is a free software tool designed to provide communities with a framework that permits them to identify their own priorities and approaches as they…