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Ingredients’ success: Capturing people’s attention

February 16, 2013 · Leave a comment

Success tips shared after their first great year of running an organic, bulk food store.

Conferences

Mike Lewis: Building a Community Land Trust

February 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

Introducing the idea of a community land trust , given at the Village Building Forum in Victoria, BC . To view the complete playlist

Conversations

Optimist Club Bike program

February 10, 2013 · 1 Comment

Bob is a channel for used bikes.. they come to his driveway in sometimes mysterious ways.. and then he find homes that need them.

Conferences

Why municipalities are looking at community land trusts

February 1, 2013 · Leave a comment

Mike Lewis of Community Renewal gives three reasons why Community Land Trusts can play a significant role in their providing affordable housing. To view a playlist on this topic

Community Stories

Teaching elementary school: best job in the world

January 28, 2013 · 3 Comments

An elementary music teacher talks about why she especially loves teaching grade 5 boys. She sees her efforts helping them to become mighty.

Conversations

Global Water Brigade: Introduction and highlight

January 25, 2013 · Leave a comment

A student’s shift to actually doing good in the world, rather than just thinking about it. To view more from the playlist

Community Stories

Global Brigade’s impact on students

January 25, 2013 · Leave a comment

How volunteering involvement has affected, and complemented the course work and selections, and future career direction. To view more from the playlist