What's New
October 4, 2011
SEED Winnipeg used in case study on effective partnerships in CED
A new report, Understanding and Promoting Effective Partnerships for CED - A Case Study of SEED Winnipeg’s Partnerships, identifies the factors that have contributed to SEED Winnipeg's successful partnerships and includes suggestions on how to improve future relationships. The project identifies a number of these factors and concludes that they can indeed be used to guide partner selection and development processes to improve the quality of partnerships for all actors.
CCEDNet Manitoba's 2011 Election Guide
Help make CED a priority this provincial election with CCEDNet Manitoba's Election Guide.
Visit our complete election guide here with:
- CED questions for you to ask candidates
- Letters to and responses from party leaders
- Links to other election campaigns on food and poverty
- Upcoming events related to the election
August 23, 2011
CCEDNet Manitoba August Newsletter
CCEDNet's August 2011 Manitoba newsletter is now available! Find out about all the latest CED news and events from around the province and across the country.
June 21, 2011
CED in Manitoba
Our Manitoba office is lauching a new project to profile CED in Manitoba. So far we've completed 35 (of 50) stories of communities working to build fairer and stronger local economies, reduce poverty, and revitalize neighbourhoods. Not all of the initiatives use a fully comprehensive CED approach, but each represents an important component of a CED solution. Read all our profiles of CED at www.ccednet-rcdec.ca/CEDprofiles
May 25, 2011
Social Purchasing Portal Relaunch
Come celebrate the relaunch of the Social Purchasing Portal (SPP) on June 9, 2-4pm at the United Way Learning Centre (580 Main Street). The launch will be an opportunity for the public to learn about the SPP, and for supplier and purchaser partners to meet and discuss socially responsible business in Winnipeg.
The SPP is a searchable website directory and networking hub for small, socially responsible businesses in Winnipeg.
RSVP to Christie Fischer, SPP Coordinator - call 942-8578 or email litespp@mymts.net
May 2, 2011
CCEDNet - Manitoba 2011 Spring Member Meeting: Building a Vision for CED
CCEDNet - Manitoba held it's 2011 Spring Member Meeting last week, on April 28. Highlights from the meeting included discussions on the soon-to-be-created Manitoba Regional Committee as well as our Policy Resolution Report Card.
Click here to download documents presented/discussed at the meeting
April 20, 2011
Province Announces 2 Year Plan for Non-Profits
Earlier this month, Premier Selinger outlined a strategy to help cut red tape and make it easier for non-profits to provide services to Manitobans. The plan takes a four-pronged approach, which includes multi-year funding, the creation of an online non profit web portal, and streamlining reporting requirements for non-profits.
CCEDNet is excited to see this initiatve announced as our members and many other non-profits have long identified the need for longer term, more streamlined, and stabilized funding. Download The Importance of Policy in CED, in which we call for multi-year funding for non-profits, to learn more.
April 8, 2011
Red Tent Campaign Day of Action
The Red Tent Campaign is a coalition of housing advocacy organizations and individuals, including the Right to Housing Coalition in Manitoba. On April 19 there will be a Red Tent Day of Action to draw attention to the critical housing shortage in Canada.
In Winnipeg the action will take the form of a March for Housing, culminating in a press release. The march will convene at the corner of Kennedy and York where there will be brief speeches pointing out a few of the issues that housing has to compete with for federal funding.
March 31, 2011
Watch Shaun Loney's TED Talk Online
Shaun Loney's TED Talk is now available online. In it, Shaun shares his innovative approach to poverty, climate change, and crime and tells inspiring stories from the employees at BUILD.
March 11, 2011
Inner city communities are shocked by the surprise move at the Property and Development Committee to reduce by half the Housing Rehabilitation Reserve (HRIR) in the 2011/2012 City Operating budget. The Property and Development Committee voted to remove $500,000 of the $1 million in the HRIR and move it to the Home Renovation Tax Assistance Program.
Click here to read the full Media Release
March 3, 2011
The Daniel McIntyre/St. Matthews Community Association (DMSMCA), a CCEDNet - Manitoba member, was awarded a 2011 Protecting Our Earth award from the Manitoba Eco-Network for its environmental programming. The DMSMCA was rewarded for its work in establishing two community gardens, a community bike shop, as well as composting and active transportation programs.
Every year since 1990, the Manitoba Eco-Network has presented Environmental Awards to deserving Manitobans who have "made significant contributions to the awareness and protection of Manitoba's environment".
January 21, 2011
New CED Book Release: Aboriginal, Northern, and Community Economic Development
John Loxley's newest book, Aboriginal, Northern, and Community Economic Development, Loxley examines various approaches to economic development, placing each within a broader theoretical and policy perspective, and considering its growth potential and class impact. Accessible and theoretically sophisticated, the book blends international development theory with northern Canadian and Aboriginal realities.
Click here to learn more about the book
Janurary 10, 2011
Vibrant Communities Charter Ready for Signatories
At the CCEDNet - Manitoba Policy Summit in November, CCEDNet members unanimously voted to endorse a policy resolution which committed CCEDNet - MB to work towards achieving the shared vision outlined in the Vibrant Communities Charter. The Charter is now ready for signatories, and we encourage you to add your name.
The Vibrant Communities Charter can act as a tool for discussion - bringing together non-government organizations, the private sector, government and communities. If you would like to sign the Vibrant Communities Charter, indicating a shared interest in achieving the vision and a willingness to work together, please click here.
December 22, 2011
Follow the link above to download the first visual representation of CCEDNet Manitoba's organizational membership base. If you are a member of our network, we encourage you to proudly display this poster in your work place.
If you are not currently a member, but would like to join our network, click here
CCEDNet Manitoba Members Win Awards
Seven CCEDNet Manitoba members and partners were recently recognized for their leadership, vision, and dedication to building stronger and fairer communities through sustainability, co-ops, and credit unions. Congratulations, and keep up the good work!
Click here for more information on their award winning work.
December 2, 2010
CCEDNet Manitoba Policy Resolutions 2011
Below is the final, member-approved set of Manitoba policy resolutions that was voted on at the CCEDNet Manitoba Policy Summit on November 16, 2010.
This package, titled Toward Strong, Fair, Sustainable Communities, articulates the reasons why each policy was required to make a difference in our CED activities, including a description of the current context, and a clearly stated position that CCEDNet could advance.
The document now becomes a tool for all of us to use in advancing our collective policy agenda with policy makers in 2011.
Download as a pdf or view online
October 29, 2010
The 2010 Gathering Keynote Speech - Ian MacPherson
Ian MacPherson is an Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Victoria, and is a founding director of the British Columbia Institute for Co-operative Studies.
On October 22, 2010, he made the keynote address at the 8th Annual CD/CED Gathering. His speech was titled 'Cultivating Co-operation: The Roots Run Deep.'
Click here to read the full speech.
October 14, 2010
The Gathering Workshop Descriptions & Schedule
Plan your day for the CED/CD Gathering Conference with this handy program on the Workshops being offered.
October 13, 2010
Help make CED an issue in the upcoming election and ask your candidates for a commitment on these six questions.
Drafted by our election committee, these questions introduce some of the CED solutions that our network has been working on at the municipal level. Members have identified these as actions that our City government can take towards community renewal and poverty reduction.
These questions have been sent to all council and mayoral candidates. Their responses will be posted on our website and shared with participants at our annual CED Gathering.
October 12, 2010
CCEDNet Manitoba Activities Report: October Update
Quick briefing - Find out about all the work your network is doing in Manitoba: Learning Events, Research, Spark, Policy, Communications, Membership.
September 2, 2010
CCEDNet Manitoba Activities Report: September Update
Quick briefing - Find out about all the work your network is doing in Manitoba: Learning Events, Research, Spark, Policy, Communications, Membership.
July 12, 2010
CCEDNet Manitoba Activities Report: July Update
Quick briefing - Find out about all the work your network is doing in Manitoba: Learning Events, Research, CEDTAS, Policy, Communications.
May 18, 2010
Notes from May 12 member meeting posted!
Thanks to all who participated in this member meeting, and thanks also to those who (because of proximity or prior commitments) sent regrets.
At this meeting, we discussed some issues members have brought forward over the last few months. These include governance issues, communications, and policy processes. It was good to get together, share information, and hear from you about how your network can better respond to your needs and priorities. You can find the notes from our meeting here
January 27, 2010
Pre-Budget Submission 2010 to Minister of Finance for the Province of Manitoba by the Manitoba CED Network
The information contained in this brief responds to the Minister’s invitation to help the Province of Manitoba prepare the 2010 Budget.
The recommendations that follow touch on five topic areas: Employment Development, Co-ops, Child Care, Housing, Support for Aboriginal people and marginalized communities, Communities, and Food.