In spring 2008, FedNor provided funding to the University of Guelph to conduct research into the ... more In spring 2008, FedNor provided funding to the University of Guelph to conduct research into the Community Futures Program (CFP). The CFP supports 61 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) serving rural Ontario through a wide variety of programs which support community economic development and small business growth. The Rural Youth Research Internship Project (RYRIP) was designed to engage up to 10 youth as summer interns with multiple CFDCs across Ontario to collect and analyze new data about CF programs and to make interpretative reports. An underlying assumption of the research was that the community impact of the CF program would best be gauged by assessing the effectiveness of community development activities sponsored or supported by the CFDCs. The overall goals of the RYRIP were to 1) report on the community impact of FedNor's Community Futures Program (CFP), and to 2) engage rural youth to develop their capacities to conduct research.
Sault Ste. Marie has been the home of a strong labour movement since the 1940s. In 2009, the Saul... more Sault Ste. Marie has been the home of a strong labour movement since the 1940s. In 2009, the Sault Ste. Marie & District Labour Council (SSMDLC) celebrated its 50th anniversary of providing a collective voice and action on issues of concerns to workers. The Labour Council serves as the “Voice of Organized Labour” in Sault Ste. Marie and District of Algoma and is comprised of delegates from all of the Unions in the city and surrounding municipalities. SSMDLC strives to promote the interest of their affiliates, advance the economic state of the community, and to promote social justice for all workers and their families, both working and retired” (SSMDLC, 2009). The SSMDLC also ensures that labour has a voice in the community of Sault Ste. Marie by having trained personnel serve on local boards and committees that promote economic and social growth.
Researcher David Thompson analyzes Northern co-operatives and place-based businesses that support... more Researcher David Thompson analyzes Northern co-operatives and place-based businesses that support a value chain for local beef. Challenges and opportunities explored include scale, regulations, markets and infrastructure.
The first of four Bring Food Home 2019 Regional Conferences took place on October 10th in both Ot... more The first of four Bring Food Home 2019 Regional Conferences took place on October 10th in both Ottawa and Algoma via video conference, with Just Food and Algoma regional partners including Rural Agri-Innovation Network , Algoma Public Health, Johnson Farmers’ Market and Harvest Algoma United Way of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District, co-hosting a province-wide panel and discussion on the systems-wide consequences of Canada’s new Food Guide.
In spring 2008, FedNor provided funding to the University of Guelph to conduct research into the ... more In spring 2008, FedNor provided funding to the University of Guelph to conduct research into the Community Futures Program (CFP). The CFP supports 61 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) serving rural Ontario through a wide variety of programs which support community economic development and small business growth. The Rural Youth Research Internship Project (RYRIP) was designed to engage up to 10 youth as summer interns with multiple CFDCs across Ontario to collect and analyze new data about CF programs and to make interpretative reports. An underlying assumption of the research was that the community impact of the CF program would best be gauged by assessing the effectiveness of community development activities sponsored or supported by the CFDCs. The overall goals of the RYRIP were to 1) report on the community impact of FedNor's Community Futures Program (CFP), and to 2) engage rural youth to develop their capacities to conduct research.
Sault Ste. Marie has been the home of a strong labour movement since the 1940s. In 2009, the Saul... more Sault Ste. Marie has been the home of a strong labour movement since the 1940s. In 2009, the Sault Ste. Marie & District Labour Council (SSMDLC) celebrated its 50th anniversary of providing a collective voice and action on issues of concerns to workers. The Labour Council serves as the “Voice of Organized Labour” in Sault Ste. Marie and District of Algoma and is comprised of delegates from all of the Unions in the city and surrounding municipalities. SSMDLC strives to promote the interest of their affiliates, advance the economic state of the community, and to promote social justice for all workers and their families, both working and retired” (SSMDLC, 2009). The SSMDLC also ensures that labour has a voice in the community of Sault Ste. Marie by having trained personnel serve on local boards and committees that promote economic and social growth.
Researcher David Thompson analyzes Northern co-operatives and place-based businesses that support... more Researcher David Thompson analyzes Northern co-operatives and place-based businesses that support a value chain for local beef. Challenges and opportunities explored include scale, regulations, markets and infrastructure.
The first of four Bring Food Home 2019 Regional Conferences took place on October 10th in both Ot... more The first of four Bring Food Home 2019 Regional Conferences took place on October 10th in both Ottawa and Algoma via video conference, with Just Food and Algoma regional partners including Rural Agri-Innovation Network , Algoma Public Health, Johnson Farmers’ Market and Harvest Algoma United Way of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District, co-hosting a province-wide panel and discussion on the systems-wide consequences of Canada’s new Food Guide.
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