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The Community Action for Workforce Development program (CWD) was a CCEDNet initiative funded by the Government of Canada that helped to pilot intersectional, community-led workforce models in the rural communities…

Rushana shared how CCEDNet has been there for Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation, using the power of convening to build relationships that have helped the organization grow.

CCEDNet turns 25 this year! And because generations are typically defined in 25-year periods, we are reflecting on the concept of generational movement. How does the wisdom of previous generation shape not…

This is Part 3 of our Ecosystem Building Blog Series. Read Part 1 – Atlantic Ecosystem Building: Interview with Chelsey MacNeil Read Part 2 – “On the Cusp of Change”: Laying the…

Katie and Laura shared how CCEDNet has been there for Fireweed Food Co-op, building connections and relationships that have helped the organization grow and flourish.

The climate crisis is an escalating threat, but we are not powerless. Michael Lewis, co-founder of Synergia Institute, reflects on how we can strengthen personal, community, and ecological resilience close…

This piece was part of CCEDNet’s most recent national newsletter. If you’re not on our mailing list yet, you can subscribe here. CCEDNet’s vision – sustainable, equitable, and inclusive communities…

This is Part 2 of our Ecosystem Building Blog Series. Read Part 1 – Atlantic Ecosystem Building: Interview with Chelsey MacNeil Read Part 3 – Weaving together small regional networks…

Atlantic Ecosystem Building: Interview with Chelsey MacNeil For CCEDNet’s December communiqué, we spotlighted Common Good Solutions (CGS) a member organization based in Halifax. Melissa Sinfield, CCEDNet’s Regional Initiatives Manager, interviewed…

The Investment Readiness Program (IRP) is a Government of Canada grants and contributions program designed to support social purpose organizations (SPO’s) contribute to solving pressing social, cultural, and environmental challenges across Canada. CCEDNet…

A new co-operative federation called the Banker Ladies council is based within a Black feminist cultural tradition called a Rotating Savings and Credit Association (ROSCA).  This groundbreaking group of Black…

The Gathering was a significant day to anchor our local community and social economy to a larger movement for change.

Over 350 participants, presenters, and volunteers came together in Winnipeg to learn, laugh, and experience Community Economic Development in action.