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September 25, 2023

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September 13, 2023

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Welcome to Rural Development Network! These terms and services outline the rules and regulations for the use of Rural Development Network's Website, located at https://www.ruraldevelopment.ca/. By accessing this website we assume you accept these terms of service. Do not continue...

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August 29, 2023

How Rural Roots is Changing the Work-Integrated Learning Landscape: Highlights from Year 2

RDN Updates

The Rural Development Network’s Rural Roots program has thrived in its second year, leaving a lasting impact on rural communities across Canada. With a focus on empowering post-secondary students and rural employers, the program has achieved impressive milestones and overcome challenges...

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August 28, 2023

Qalipu First Nation tapping community voices to assess the need for housing support and services

Housing

The Qalipu First Nation is trying to improve its housing strategy by getting more information from the people who need it most. Members of the Qalipu Nation have been travelling across western Newfoundland with the Rural Development Network, a non-profit...

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June 21, 2023

How RDN’s Rural Immigration Initiative supported building the capacity of rural communities in better understanding and supporting Ukrainian evacuees

Success Stories

The war in Ukraine has resulted in the largest human displacement crisis in the world today, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). To date, there are an estimated 5.9 million internally displaced people in Ukraine, nearly...

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June 15, 2023

RDN contributes to national discussion on rural economic development

Success Stories

In early June, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, federal Minister of Rural Economic Development, organized and co-chaired a meeting on rural economic development, attended by federal, provincial, and territorial ministers, Indigenous leaders, and rural economic development experts. Delegates spent two days discussing...

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May 15, 2023

3 Ways the CRRHHS can Support your Organization and Community with Affordable Housing and Homelessness

RDN Updates

As the cost of living and inflation rise in Canada, rural, remote, and Indigenous communities are often overlooked. Facing unique challenges especially in the areas of affordable housing and homelessness, communities are looking for solutions and opportunities for improvement. There...

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May 9, 2023

Peace River Shelter Facing Summer Closure

Homelessness

Originally posted on South Peace News Emily Plihal - Local Journalism, Initiative Reporter Out of the Cold Shelter in Peace River is facing temporary closure if they cannot secure funds to help them keep their services available through summer. Located at...

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May 9, 2023

How Rural Roots can Prepare Newcomers for Canada’s Workforce

RDN Updates

Canada’s immigration doors have been opened in recent years allowing newcomers to migrate into the country as students, permanent residents, or other approved immigration paths as one way to address a skilled labour shortage. However, some newcomers find the integration...

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February 3, 2023

3 Ways Work-Integrated Learning Helps Build Employer Capacity

RDN Updates

Businesses across sectors worldwide are currently facing crucial challenges such as accelerating digital transformation, sustainability, global economic downturn, and rising client expectations. But, at the heart of these challenges, is stiff competition for a talented workforce as companies need more...

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