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Deepening Democracy: Civic Governance Forum

Submitted by columbiainstitute on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 10:29
What do climate action, local economies, citizens engagement, mindfulness, equality, community, rule of law, and freedom of speech all have in common? Democracy!  And our schools and communities are where it all begins.

Nature of Leadership Book Launch and Reception

Submitted by columbiainstitute on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 14:54
The Columbia Institute is pleased to invite you to our Nature of Leadership Book Launch and Reception. The Nature of Leadership is the Third Volume in the Innovative Strategies Leadership Series for locally elected leaders.  Inspired by conversations at our Centre for Civic Governance forums, this handbook is intended as a resource for your own innovative and inspiring work. We look forward to seeing you there!  

Good Jobs for a Green Future Conference

Submitted by columbiainstitute on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 13:13
The GreenJobs BC Conference will take place September 21st and 22nd, 2012, at the Coast Plaza Hotel in Vancouver. The conference will bring together 200-300 British Columbians from across the Labour and Environmental movements, as well business, First Nations, community, government, and other sectors interested in building a strong green economy. Through a combination of panel discussions, educational seminars, and plenary speakers, participants will deepen their understanding of the issues, and be part of mapping out a green jobs plan for the province.

Future is Local: BC Governance Forum

Submitted by columbiainstitute on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 16:00
Join us at our Centre for Civic Governance Forum for progressive governance. Click Here for more information. Click Here to register.

Successful Practices in First Nations Education

Submitted by columbiainstitute on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 12:07
Based on the Tyee Solutions Society series, by Katie Hyslop First Nations educators are offering inspiration and hope to a new generation of learners. Join us for an afternoon of presentations and discussion about K-12 programs that go beyond usual practice. Educators from Chief Atahm School on the Adams Lake Reserve and the school districts of Haida Gwaii and Vancouver BC share successful stories from these very different communities.

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