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    Rural Policy Events Calendar /Calendrier des vnements sur la politique rurale

    July 26, 2010 / 26 juillet 2010

    JULY / JUILLET2010 ACE Institute (Association of Cooperative Educators)July 27-30 Cleveland, OHhttp://www.ace.coop/InstituteConferenciaCongrs/tabid/87/Default.aspx

    This is the only annual conference dedicated solely to highlighting innovative programs in cooperative education. Itprovides a unique opportunity to network with educators across cooperative sectors as well as national boundaries.

    AUGUST / AOT

    Third Hemispheric Forum for Young Agricultural LeadersAugust 2-6 Lincoln, NB

    http://www.iica.int/Eng/prensa/pages/comunicadoprensav1.aspx?cp=285

    This conference will call attention to business opportunities in the rural sector as a proposed strategy for slowingrural-urban migration, offering young leaders a global vision of agriculture. The central theme of this years Forum willbe agricultural entrepreneurship, which is being put forth as a business alternative in rural areas which would lead tobetter living conditions in rural communities and slow the flow of so much talent to the cities.

    The Planned World, Urban, Rural and WildAugust 5-7 Vancouver, BChttp://www.interdisciplinarythemes.org/conferences/index.php/PW/

    The planned world is the world that surrounds us: in our cities, countryside, and wilderness. How do we conceive ofthat world through our culture, society, and technology, and how do we relate to that world as urban planners,architects, designers, policy planners and analysts, artists, writers, critics etc.? This interdisciplinary conference will

    gather together researchers, scholars, students, and practitioners to address these questions.

    73rd Annual Meeting of the Rural Sociological Society: How Flat is Rural? Diversity in the Age ofGlobalizationAugust 12-15 Atlanta, GAhttp://www.ruralsociology.us/

    The theme of the 2010 RSS meetings offers an opportunity to examine a great many aspects of rural life in thecontext of globalization and growing diversity.

    Propelling Economic Prosperity: The Annual Association of Ontario MunicipalitiesAugust 15-17 Windsor, ONhttp://www.amo.on.ca/Content/NavigationMenu/Events/AMOAnnualConference/Attend/default.htm

    This municipal sector Conference is the forum for learning, networking and analysis for elected officials, municipalstaff, policy analysts, media and anyone associated with the municipal sector.

    FCM Sustainable Missions TourAugust 15-20 Quebechttp://gmf.fcm.ca/Community_Energy_Mission/

    The conference will gather together researchers, scholars, students, and practitioners to address these questions andothers pertaining to the topic.

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    Innovation and Collaboration: Building Resilient Communities Atlantic Summer Institute/Innovation etcollaboration : Btir des communauts rsilientes lInstitut dt de lAtlantique de 2010August 17-20 Charlottetown, PEhttp://www.upei.ca/si/si2010/en/whats-newhttp://www.upei.ca/si/si2010/fr/quoi-de-neuf-0

    What makes communities resilient? How do people and communities thrive in spite of difficult circumstances? Wewill explore the answers to these questions together as we learn from the fields of: social and economic development;crime prevention and community safety; health and safety promotion; environmental sustainability.

    Quest-ce qui rend les communauts rsilientes; comment les individus et les communauts survivent-ils et sedveloppent-ils en dpit de situations difficiles? LInstitut proposera des rponses ces questions, qui couvriront lesdomaines suivants :dveloppement social et conomique; prvention du crime et scurit des collectivits; promotionde la sant et de la scurit; durabilit de lenvironnement.

    Sustainable Regional Growth and Development in the Creative Knowledge EconomyAugust 19-23 Jonkoping, Swedenhttp://www.ersa.org/ersa-congress/

    The theme encompasses and reflects wider European concerns about regional growth and development in the areaof globalisation and increased environmental awareness expressed in the Lisbon Agenda.

    Advancing Sustainability in a Time of CrisisAugust 22-25 Oldenburg and Bremen, Germany

    http://www.isee2010.org/index.php

    International Society for Ecological Economics biennial conference. Topics include climate change, land use,governance and public policy and green business.

    Institute of Public Administration of Canadas Annual Conference : Guardians of Our Communities, fromLocal to Global /Congrs annuel de lInstitut dadministration publique du Canada: Gardiens et gardiennesde nos communauts : du niveau local lchelle mondialeAugust 22-25 Ottawa, ONhttp://www.ipac.ca/2010/home_en.htmlhttp://www.ipac.ca/2010/home_fr.html

    The conference will build understanding on how we define communities when they are no longer simply geographic orcultural, but increasingly interest-based and virtual. It will build an understanding of who are the guardians, and define

    the roles of public, non-profit and private sectors.

    Le Congrs nous aidera mieux comprendre comment nous dfinissons nos communauts lorsquelles ne sont plusuniquement enracines dans la gographie ou la culture, mais quelles se fondent de plus en plus sur des ralitsvirtuelles et axes sur le bien commun. Il offrira une vision commune de qui sont les gardiens et gardiennes de noscommunauts, et aidera dfinir les rles des secteurs public, but non lucratif et priv.

    Forests for the Future: Sustaining Society and the EnvironmentAugust 23-28 Seoul, Koreahttp://www.iufro2010.com/index.asp?

    Themes include: Forests and Climate Change; Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use of Forest Resource;Forest Products and Production Processes for a Greener Future; Emerging Technologies in the Forest Sector;Forests, Communities and Cultures; Forests, Human Health and Environmental Security.

    SEPTEMBER / SEPTEMBRE

    Co-operatives contributions to a plural economySeptember 2-4 Lyon, Francehttp://www.cress-rhone-alpes.org/cress/rubrique.php3?id_rubrique=123

    Conference organized by the Research section of the International Co-operative Alliance with the CRESS Rhone-Alpes and the University Lyon.

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    7th Circumpolar Agricultural Conference: Circumpolar Agricultural and Land Use Resources - Prospects andPerspectives for Circumpolar Productions and IndustriesSeptember 6-8 Alta, Norwaywww.caa-cac.org

    Issues will include: Global climate change - challenges and opportunities in Northern Agriculture and Land Use;Unique qualities in circumpolar food products - a basis for Business development; Traditional knowledge as a basisfor commercial exploitation/business development of our natural resources and Rural Tourism Industries inCircumpolar Areas Supporting multifunctional Agriculture.

    ESTC 2010: Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism ConferenceSeptember 8-10 Portland, ORhttp://www.ecotourismconference.org

    This conference focuses on sustainability in the tourism industry. The ESTC brings together innovative minds fromacross the industry to discuss practical ideas and solutions that inspire positive changes. Advancing policies andpractices benefiting businesses and communities, the ESTC helps reinforce the roles of tourism in building a moresustainable future.

    Growing Power's National - International Urban and Small Farm ConferenceSeptember 10-12 Milwaukee, WIhttp://growingpowerfarmconference.org/

    This international conference will teach the participant how to plan, develop and grow small farms in urban and rural

    areas. Learn how you can grow food year-round, no matter what the climate, and how you can build markets for smallfarms. See how you can play a part in creating a new food system that fosters better health and more closely-knitcommunities.

    Bridging Biology and Business: 10th Agricultural Biotechnology International ConferenceSeptember 12-15 Saskatoon, SKhttp://www.abic.ca/abic2010/

    Features three streams: Energy, Health and Sustainability. The conference inspires and encourages the research,development and commercialization of new biotechnologies to improve human health, create a sustainable foodsupply and foster new energy sources for all nations, including the developing world.

    Rural History 2010

    September 13-16 Brighton, Englandhttp://www.ruralhistory2010.org/

    Rural History 2010 is the first international meeting of rural and agricultural historians. Over 200 papers on aspects ofthe agricultural and rural history of the last two millennia will be presented.

    7th Annual Future of Canada's Infrastructure SummitSeptember 14-15 Toronto, ONhttp://www.infrastructurecanada.com/

    Canadas most comprehensive infrastructure event will address all of your current challenges with timely case studiesand real world presentations. It will allow you to develop infrastructure best practices through sustainability, innovationand performance measurement.

    2010 Atlantic Association of CBDCs AGM and ConferenceSeptember 15-17 St. John's, NLhttp://www.cbdc.ca/agm.php

    To come.

    Confrence AFMO (LAssociation franaise des municipalits de lOntario) /Association of FrancophoneMunicipalities of Ontario (AFMO) ConferenceDu 15 au 17 septembre Kapuskasing (ON)http://www.afmo.on.ca/conference.phphttp://www.afmo.on.ca/en/conference.php

    Ayant pour thme principal La Gouvernance , le congrs, entre autres, mettra lavant-scne le mouvement dedcentrement de la prise de dcision, les partenariats entre diffrents acteurs de notre socit et linteraction entre

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    nos gouvernements et la socit.

    Under the theme The Governance, this conference will hold discussions on such themes as the decentralization ofdecision-making, the possible partnerships between the many players in our society and the interaction betweengovernments and society.

    Challenge, Change and Progress: the Ontario East Municipal ConferenceSeptember 15-17 Kingston, ONhttp://www.oemc.ca/

    Features a session on the inexorable demographic trends that are taking us into workforce territory few businessleaders understand and provides practical examples and suggestions on how leaders need to change how theymanage in order to navigate the difficult terrain ahead.

    22e colloque du Rseau qubcois de Villes et Villages en sant: Btir des communauts solidaires uneutopie possibleDu 16 au 17 septembre Rivire-du-Loup (QC)http://www.rqvvs.qc.ca/colloque/colloque_2010.asp

    Dans un contexte social et conomique en pleine bullition, projets et stratgies se multiplient dans les milieux de viepour dvelopper la participation citoyenne, le sens de la communaut et la solidarit. Le colloque 2010 du Rseauqubcois de Villes et Villages en sant souhaite susciter une rflexion sur le vivre-ensemble et sur nos tactiquespour susciter lengagement citoyen et la solidarit.

    Building Resilience in Island CommunitiesSeptember 17-18 Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotlandhttp://www.powerofplace.co.uk/BRICS.html

    An innovative and international conference presenting ideas on dealing with the challenge of future-proofing ourdwellings, infrastructure and communities. There will be a particular focus on remote and island communities in thenorthern latitudes.

    Innovation and Creativity : Key Drivers of Economic Development /Innovation et crativit: Principauxmoteurs du dveloppement conomiqueSeptember 18-21 Qubec, QChttp://www.edac.ca/assets/conference2010/2010%20English%20Conference%20Agenda.pdfhttp://www.edac.ca/assets/conference2010/2010%20French%20Conference%20Agenda.pdf

    The Economic Developers Association of Canada Annual Conference. Themes: Culture, cultural industries andeconomic development; Technology, innovation and creativity and Integrating creativity and innovation into our dailyroutines.

    Confrence de lAssociation canadienne de dveloppement conomique (ACDE). Thmes : Crativit etdveloppement conomique; Crativit et dveloppement conomique; Technologies, innovation et crativit;Intgrer la crativit et l'innovation son quotidien.

    Identit, Qualit et Comptitivit Territoriale - Dveloppement conomique et cohsion dans les territoiresalpinsDu 20 au 22 septembre Acoste (Italie)http://asrdlf2010.let.fr/

    Colloque de l'Association de science rgionale de langue franaise. Le colloque portera plus particulirement sur les

    thmatiques suivantes: Une comparaison des politiques de comptitivit territoriale (des districts et SPL aux ples decomptitivit ; comparaison des systmes d'innovation) ; Lamnagement du territoire et les politiques dedveloppement durable ; L' conomie des rgions alpines et les politiques pour la montagne.

    Littoral 2010: Adapting to Global Change at the Coast: Leadership, Innovation and InvestmentSeptember 21-23 London, Englandhttp://www.coastnet.org.uk/Littoral2010

    The aim of the conference is to develop a holistic view of the priorities for integrated management across the social,political, economic and environmental divides that uniquely characterise the coast. The themes of the conferencereflect the three aspects of global change: Global change and managing environmental risk; Developing the marineand coastal economy and Tackling inequality in coastal communities.

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    Landscape Ecology International ConferenceSeptember 21-27 Braganca, Portugalhttp://www.ipb.pt/iufro2010/

    Ongoing changes driven by environmental, technological, political, economic and social factors produce additionalchallenges for forest landscape ecologists. This conference aims to bring together scientists, planners, and managersin order to share science and experiences on approaches, methods and tools to assess change, to forecast change instructures and processes, and to optimize goods and services provided at multiscale-multifunctional levels.

    Confrence internationale: Quel projet de socit pour demain? Coopratives, mutuelles et territoires :

    enjeux, dfis et alternativesDu 22 au 23 septembre Levis (QC)http://www.projetdesociete.coop/

    Coopratives, mutuelles et territoires : enjeux, dfis et alternatives organise par lARUC Dveloppement territorial etcoopration - Conseil qubcois de la coopration et de la mutualit.

    9th Conference of the Canadian Rural Health Research Society"Rural Health: Connecting Research and Policy"September 23-25 Fredericton, NBhttp://crhrs-scrsr.usask.ca/fredericton2010/

    Themes: Policy and rural health research; Clinical issues in rural health; Population issues in rural settings ;Challenges to research in rural and remote settings; Aboriginal health; Partnerships and networking; Health

    professional education in rural settings; Rural health issues in a linguistic minority context; Citizen engagement inrural health settings.

    New Paradigms: The Practice of Economic Development in a Changed Landscape: 2010 InternationalEconomic Development ConferenceSeptember 26-29 Columbus, OHhttp://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConference/index.html

    At the world's largest gathering of economic developers, we will discuss the new paradigms of economic developmentnew tools for recovery, new uses to revitalize the economy, new ventures to combat unemployment, and newdirections in rapidly changing times.

    Regional Land Use Planning in a Global Economy: Canadian Institute of Forestry Conference

    September 27-29 Jasper, ABhttp://www.cif-ifc.org/uploads//Website_Assets/japser_ad.pdf

    An opportunity to discuss land management issues in the heart of Jasper National Park.

    Embracing Change: Council for the Advancement of Native Economic Development Officers AnnualConferenceSeptember 27-30 Niagara Falls, ONhttp://www.edo.ca/conference/2010

    The CANDO conference is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal community economic developmentand speak with the people directly involved in improving the economic viability of Canadas Aboriginal communities.

    The Working Waterways and Waterfronts National Symposium on Water Access

    September 27-30 Portland, MEhttp://www.wateraccessus.com/

    Across the United States, communities, water-dependent industries, and the public face conflicts over access tobeaches, shorelines, and waterways. Participants in 2010 will increase awareness of the economic, social, cultural,and environmental values of waterfronts, and the important role of water-dependent uses in sustainable coastalcommunities.

    2010 Union of British Columbia MunicipalitiesSeptember 27-October 1 Whistler, BChttp://www.ubcm.ca/EN/main/convention/2010-convention.html

    At the 2010 UBCM Convention, we will reflect on our relationships with our First Nations neighbours. We will discussthe relationships that have been cultivated with community organizations, intergovernmental partners and other local

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    governments. We will use this coming together of BC's local leaders to share and learn from one another'sexperiences, and gain ideas to move our own communities forward.

    2010 Communities Collaborating Institute - Leading Together in Chaotic TimesSeptember 27-October 1 Kitchener, ONhttp://tamarackcommunity.ca/cci.html

    This week-long learning event, provides a unique opportunity to join a dynamic learning community of practitionersfrom across Canada and beyond who are committed to deepening their capacity to lead community collaborations.

    The Economic Edge '10: It's Canada vs the World, are you in?September 28 Ottawa, ONhttp://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/upcoming-events/C159/the-economic-edge-10/

    Presented by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the economic edge is a national business summit for Canadasmost influential business leaders, politicians and academics. The successful 2009 inaugural event saw panellistsdiscuss Canadian competitiveness, the ability to innovate and become more productive, and the economic prosperityof all Canadians.

    The Sustainability of Australias Country Towns: The Third National Country Towns ConferenceSeptember 30-October 1 Bendigo, Victoria, Australiahttp://www.awia.org.au/images/Sustainable%20Country%20Towns%20Call%20for%20Abstracts.pdf

    This conference will explore how the diversity of country towns across the nation are responding to the call for a

    sustainable future. The many different perspectives will be used to build a framework that shows the choicescommunities have to work together and with governments to realize this outcome.

    Revitalize! Economic Renewal. Quality of Life. Heritage Buildings. 2010 Heritage Canada FoundationConference /Revitalisons! Relance conomique. Qualit de vie. Btiments patrimoniaux. La confrence 2010de la fondation Hritage CanadaSeptember 30-October 2 St. John's, NLhttp://www.heritagecanada.org/eng/conference.htmlhttp://www.heritagecanada.org/fre/conf.html

    Join us on a voyage of discovery as we explore how heritage buildings, social innovation, civic engagement andcollaboration can work together to create prosperous and liveable communities.

    Partez avec nous la dcouverte! Nous explorerons des moyens de concilier patrimoine bti, innovation sociale,

    engagement citoyen et collaboration pour crer des communauts prospres o il fait bon vivre.

    Les 69e Assises annuelles de la Fdration Qubcoise des MunicipalitsDu 30 septembre au 2 octobre Qubec (QC)http://congres.fqm.ca/

    Ce thme se veut le reflet de la ralit de nos communauts qui font preuve de crativit et nhsitent pas y aller denouvelles faons de faire pour surmonter les dfis auxquels elles sont confrontes et se tourner ainsi avec confiancevers lavenir. Le 26e Salon affaires municipales se tiendra les 30 et 1er octobre.

    OCTOBER / OCTOBRE

    Climate Change and Communities: A Call to Action / Canadian Institute of PlannersOctober 2-5 Montreal, QChttp://www.planningforclimatechange.ca/wwwroot/dsp_HomePage.cfm

    The conference will bring together planning professionals from Canada and other countries to address the effects ofclimate change on communities and community planning. There will be four streams through the conference: Climatechange and natural environments; Climate change and built environments; Climate change and social environments;and Climate change and the economy.

    Justice and Migration: Paradoxes of Belonging 15th International Metropolis ConferenceOctober 4-8 The Hague, The Netherlandshttp://www.metropolis2010.org/

    This conference will deal with various aspects of belonging, the opportunities and challenges it poses in the context of

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    legitimacy and justification of processes of migration and integration, as well as their consequences for social policiesIt will contribute to a better understanding of how governments and international bodies can deal with different formsof belonging in multicultural societies and a globalized world.

    European Society for Rural Sociology Post-graduate Summer SchoolOctober 4-10 Cordoba, Spainhttp://www.iesa.csic.es/summerschool/index.php

    Young scholars and specialists meet around a guiding theme that varies from year to year. The theme of the 2010Summer School is Looking at the rural, thinking about the global: New challenges and opportunities for rural studies

    and rural agency. The Schools activities will include students presentations, lectures given by guest specialists andexcursions that will allow the scholars to discover the characteristics of some rural areas in Crdoba.

    Gateways to the Future: UK Economic Development ConferenceOctober 6-7 Hull, Englandhttp://www.economicdevelopmentconference.com/

    The Conference covers many of the different aspects of local and regional economic development and regeneration.Its purpose is to identify changing policies and organisational responsibilities as well as to highlight what has worked,the options available, and how policies and practice may change after the UK general election and given changing EUpriorities.

    2010 Arctic Aviation Experts ConferenceOctober 12-13 Fairbanks, ALhttp://www.institutenorth.org/servlet/content/2010_arctic_aviation_experts_conference.html

    This conference plans to provide a snapshot of how climate change and increased activity in the Arctic affect aviationby focusing on three themes: infrastructure, technology and policy. It will bring together experts from fields such asArctic aviation regulation and policy, weather and climate change; as well as airport, airplane and airline industries,academic institutions and Arctic communities.

    Circumpolar North ConferenceOctober 13-15 Whitehorse, YKhttp://www.eco.gov.yk.ca/stats/index.html

    This three-day conference will bring together, for the first time, specialists in circumpolar statistics in order to betterunderstand trends and issues as they relate to the North. The conference will include delegates from Alberta, Alaska,

    British Columbia, Greenland, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec andYukon, as well as academic speakers specializing in Northern Studies.

    Under Western Skies: Climate, Culture and Change in Western North AmericaOctober 13-16 Calgary, ABhttp://www.skies.mtroyal.ca/

    This interdisciplinary and cross-cultural gathering welcomes presentations on the environmental challenges nowfaced by diverse populations, both human and nonhuman, in the Western lands of Canada, the United States, andMexico.

    On the Bright Side, Rural Canada Works /Le Canada rural: a marche! Dcouvrez ses atoutsOctober 14-16 Brandon, MBhttp://www2.brandonu.ca/organizations/rdi/crrf2010english.asp

    http://www2.brandonu.ca/organizations/rdi/crrf2010francais.asp

    This conference features examples of practitioners, leaders, decision makers, and academics who are activelydesigning rural futures some do it yourself while others plan, and some are partnering. They are building on existinginfrastructure, navigating success by discovering and making better use of social, environmental, and economicassets, and finding new ways to engage and enspirit people to sustain rural places.

    Cette confrence nous prsente des exemples des praticiens, des dirigeants, des dcideurs, et des universitaires quiconoivent activement les avenirs ruraux quelques-uns les actualisent pendant que d'autres les organisent, etquelques-uns travaillent en partenariat. Ils construisent sur et rehaussent l'infrastructure existante, grent le succsen dcouvrant et faisant un meilleur usage des atouts sociaux, environnementaux et conomiques, et trouvent denouvelles faons de gnrer lengagement des gens et de soutenir les localits rurales.

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    What if we are not planning to survive and who is planning our future anyway?October 17-20 Lake Louise, ABhttp://www.aacip.com/public/conferences.html

    Alberta association of the Canadian Institute of Planners. In a world that is constantly changing, building resilientpeople and resilient communities is vital. We are inventive, resourceful, creative, skilful and clever people who noticewhat is happening in our communities. We strive for purposeful decision-making and action. We see a better way tocreate our future together.

    Managing the Urban Rural Interface: Strategies and Tools for Urban Development and Sustainable Peri-urban

    Land Use RelationshipsOctober 19-22 Copenhagen, Denmarkhttp://www.plurel.net/Default.aspx?id=87

    The conference aims to present the status of scientific approaches to assess the peri-urban land-use relationshipsand associated effects on sustainability; to set the agenda for future research in the field, and to enhance internationaresearch cooperation.

    Unwrap the Research: What now for Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo?October 22-24 Fort McMurray, ABhttp://www.crsc.ualberta.ca/unwraptheresearch.cfm

    This conference offers a unique opportunity for social researchers and local residents to share and learn fromresearch conducted in Fort McMurray and the oil sands region of Alberta. These and other topics will be covered:

    Education in a resource economy; Mobile workers; Immigrants in the service sector; Social meanings of environmentetc.

    19th National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation: Bold Ideas, Big Challenges:Rural and Urban SynergiesOctober 24-27 Burlington, VThttp://trbruralconference.org/

    The conference includes information on planning and design; policy, funding and finance; rural transportation intoday's operating environment; technology; and special issues in rural transportation.

    Growing Saskatchewan 2010: Economic Development and Rapid ChangeOctober 26-27 Saskatoon, SK

    http://www.growingsask.ca/Economic Summit partnership event with Saskatchewan Economic Development Agency and Community FuturesSaskatchewan.

    26th Annual Conference Canadian Council for Small Business and EntrepreneurshipOctober 28-30 Calgary, ABhttp://www.ccsbe2010.info/

    Themes: Entrepreneurship education; Social entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurship and public policy; Family Business;Financing start-up and post-start up ventures; Diversity in Entrepreneurship; Green Entrepreneurship and Resourcebased Entrepreneurship.

    17th Inuit Studies Conference: Inuit and the Aboriginal World / 17e Congrs dtudes Inuit: Les Inuit et le

    monde autochtoneOctober 28-30 Val d'Or, QChttp://www.uqat.ca/isc-cei-2010

    The intention is to mobilize the knowledge accumulated up to now in the perspective of exploring the commonpreoccupations of the Inuit and the other Aboriginal peoples throughout the world, and particularly their neighbors, theFirst Nations of Canada and of Alaska, the Sami and other circumpolar peoples. Sub-themes include: issues relatedto languages and cultures, identity, the environment, climate changes, health, economic development and thedevelopment of tourism as well as public services and public policy.

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    NOVEMBER / NOVEMBRE

    Outlook 2010: Are we more powerful together? Atlantic Canada's Business Outlook ConferenceNovember 1 Halifax, NSNovember 2 St. John's, NLNovember 4 Saint John, NBNovember 5 Charlottetown, PEhttp://www.apec-econ.ca/eventoverview.asp?parentID=100

    The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council's Outlook Conference will address these key questions: When will economic

    conditions improve and what will be the key drivers behind the recovery? What long-term impacts will the currentrecession have on Atlantic Canadas economic prospects? How are Atlantic businesses positioning themselves totake advantage of new growth opportunities?

    BC's First Ever Social Enterprise MeetUPNovember 4-5 Vancouver, BChttp://www.enterprisingnonprofits.ca/meetUP

    Participants will come together to explore social enterprise's response to 21st century challenges within a stimulating,inspiring environment encouraging conversation, innovation and partnerships. A quick-paced agenda featuresspeakers and panelists with a wealth of knowledge and experience specializing in cross-sectoral approaches tosolving social issues.

    Recognizing Learning - Recognizing Skills: Innovative Assessment Practices to Support SustainableDevelopmentNovember 7-9 - Ottawa, ONhttp://capla.ca/2010_conference/pages/e/

    Sustainable development is a cross-cutting theme that impacts all people, organizations, communities and countries.We are becoming more aware of climate change and the impact of wasting food, water and electricity. We know howimportant it is to do our part to reduce, reuse and recycle. If sustainability requires people and organizations tochange their behaviour in a meaningful way, what must we do to make education, training, human resourcemanagement, labour market, regulatory and career development systems more sustainable?

    Rural Telecon '10: Rural Telecommunications CongressNovember 10-12 Mesa, AZhttp://www.ruraltelecon.org/rtc/

    Join local, state, and national leaders from across the public and private sectors for this hands-on collaborativeworkshop to redefine broadband as critical infrastructure for economic opportunity and quality of life in the 21stcentury.

    Annual North American Meetings of the Regional Science Association InternationalNovember 10-13 Denver, COhttp://www.narsc.org/newsite/?page_id=10

    To be announced.

    Building Sustainable Communities Conference: Fresh Outlook FoundationNovember 14-18 Kelowna, BChttp://www.freshoutlookfoundation.com/conferences/bsc10/bsc10.asp

    Conference themes: Championing Change A Sustainability Planning Forum; Pollution Prevention and MitigationGreen Economic Development and Community Sustainability.

    Regional Development Agencies: The Next Generation Networking, Knowledge and Regional ChangeNovember 17-19 Volterra, Italyhttp://www.regional-studies-assoc.ac.uk/events/pdfs/17092010-cfp.pdf

    Across Europe, regional development agencies (RDAs) have become a central feature of regional policy, both asinnovative policy-makers and as the implementers of programmes and initiatives originating from the national orEuropean level. The aim of the conference is to explore responses of RDAs to these changes in order to establishcurrent challenges and future opportunities.

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    A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium. Biodiversity: Connecting People, Land and WaterNovember 17-19 Alliston, ONhttp://www.latornell.ca/

    The theme of biodiversity will be explored through various Symposiums sessions including: Watershed Management;Water; Biodiversity; Inspiring Sustainability; Natural Heritage and Community Stewardship.

    International Arctic Conference: Geopolitical Issues and Equations in the 21st CenturyNovember 22-25 Lyon, Francehttp://www.pacte.cnrs.fr/spip.php?article2268

    The Conference is organised around four themes - The Arctic: a geographic space in transformation; The Nativepeoples, political actors; Frontiers and international law and Regional and international regulations.

    Growing Beyond Oil: Delivering our Energy Future: 7th Annual Canadian Renewable Fuels SummitNovember 29-30 Gatineau, QChttp://www.greenfuels.org/events.php

    The Summit attracts participants from all levels of the ethanol and biodiesel industries, including grain and celluloseethanol producers, biodiesel producers, Canada's leading petroleum companies, and agriculture associations.

    Growing Solutions Connecting for the Future: GrowCanada Conference 2010November 30-December 2 Ottawa, ONhttp://www.growcanadaconference.ca/2009/

    Canadians are well-served by having a diverse and sustainable agricultural sector. By harnessing agriculture'scollaborative spirit, we have the ability to provide sustainable solutions to some of our challenges like food security,climate change and water scarcity.

    JANUARY / JANVIER

    5th Annual Conference - Arctic Frontiers: The Arctic in the Earth System perspective: the role of tippingpointsJanuary 23-29 Tromso, Norwayhttp://www.arcticfrontiers.com/Policy section: Arctic Tipping Points January 24 -25. Research section: The Arctic in the Earth System perspective:the role of tipping points January 26 - 28. Four themes are: Ice-ocean-atmosphere interactions in the Arctic; Marineecosystems and fisheries; Socioeconomic and institutional perspectives and People of the North.

    National Infrastructure SummitJanuary 26-28 Regina, SKhttp://www.nisummit2011.ca/For this summit, all three orders of government and the private sector are invited and encouraged to engage indiscussions and workshops from experts in various fields on global best practices and new approaches to planning,building and maintaining infrastructure. These discussions will lead to recommendations and commitments towardsnew approaches of financing infrastructure, while managing public and political expectations. It will conclude with aplan to move forward.

    Polar World's Conference: Environmental and Social Sciences to Understand Observed ChangesJanuary 26-28 Paris, France

    http://thema.univ-fcomte.fr/polarworlds-2011/accueil_en.htmlThe focus of this conference is Conference is to account for observed changes in the polar regions with a jointenvironmental and social perspective. By the use of interdisciplinary sessions, it will give an overview of certaintiesand uncertainties in current mutations.