We are at a crossroads with humanity. The Climate Emergency is the most important issue of our lifetime, followed by the intersection of exponential technologies as a disruptive but positive force to wield into economic diversity and regenerative living. COVID-19 has created an exodus from big cities, and mass climate migration has occurred during political turmoil. A perfect storm for rural Canada, and a shock to our system to move ahead in collaboration around the world. We are a collective … Read more
Ecovillages
RareBirds Housing Co-operative
We are currently a group of adults - singles and couples. We completed construction of our new co-op home in February 2014, after three years of community building, design and construction. We have six equal shares in the value of our property and house. Beyond this initial investment, we share equally the other costs of living together. We describe our project as an ‘intentional community’. We share expenses and live co-dependently with a common kitchen, shared evening meal, dining and living … Read more
Terre de la Reunion
Our ecovillage is a non-profit housing development that brings together people with similar interests and ecological awareness to create a village in harmony with the surrounding nature. It is a community of people driven by the same ideology who come together according to the principle of equity among all, in an organized system of good neighbourliness. Located in a mountain maple grove in the province of Quebec, Canada, the ecovillage includes 12 private residences and a common pavilion (to … Read more
OUR Ecovillage – Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, Canada
OUR Ecovillage – is located on an extraordinary 25 acres near Shawnigan Lake. OUR Ecovillage began operations in 1999 with a vision to create a model “Sustainable Living Demonstration Site and Education Centre” rooted in social, ecological, and economic well being. As a multi-stakeholder organizational structure, there are a number of organizations, industry partners, government/regulatory authorities, researchers and local to global community members participating in OUR Learning Community. … Read more
Myriad Village Marketing Co-op Ltd.
Myriad Village is a place of vision and of growth. This land is 320 acres, only 1 hour from Winnipeg, 20 minutes west of Gimli, and within walking distance to Dennis Lake. This location is well suited to avoid any major floods. There is approximately 60 acres of forested land including oak bluffs and poplar stands; mixed in the landscape are vast hazel standings and chains of wetlands and willow. Boulders piled up by farmers of the past make playful piles of opportunity, while the neighbours … Read more
Pocashack
Building a self substaining community with tents, platforms, a garden, a farm, some buildings of any kind the old way\ old style, building a hostel to accommodate travellers. Peoples can stay temporary or all year long with a system of donation ( time, construction material or money) … Read more
Le Manoir
The vision we have for le Manoir community is a balance of the following 5 principles: – Human relationship – Social Justice – Nature – Autonomy – Openness … Read more
1st Humanity Fellowship Centre in New Brunswick
1st Humanity Fellowship was formed as a project to bring internal quietness to each human being. It has evolved into building an Eco Village with Training Centre at Warwick Settlement (20 minutes from Miramichi) in New Brunswick, Canada. Now we are developing a 400-acre forested land into a small community for people interested in living more sustainably and off the land in one of 3 ways. Permanent Residence Short Term yearly Residence Several Short term visits from week-end to … Read more
Forest Gardens
Yearning for a life aligned with the earth, we stepped out of mainstream society and into the forest to re-learn what it means to live in harmony with each other and the land. Our vision is to live in balance with the earth and at peace with ourselves and each other. Our primary goal is to learn how to live with the land in ways that provide for our needs while increasing the health, resilience, and function of the surrounding ecosystem and human community. Our secondary goal is to … Read more
One Planet Valley
To target a lifestyle that fits on one planet. Measured planet by planet, a reduction in consumption as defined by the Ecological Footprint online calculator, Creative ways and methods are invited to the project, as long at a measured one planet or less lifestyle target remains. To also target, an alternate cultural model that allows attainment and maintenance of the first objective. … Read more
