“At first I wasn't sure I belonged,” said Robin Jenkinson, reflecting on the invitation she received from a good friend to participate on a speaker panel at the 2023 RIEP Forum, held in late April on … [Read more...] about Forum Connections for Salt Spring Community Leader
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Quadra Builders Look Towards the Future-Focused Community
The desire for community can come from many places. For Marc Doll and Jen Banks Doll, it initially came from their shared vision to create what Marc calls a ‘future-focused community’. It was a vision … [Read more...] about Quadra Builders Look Towards the Future-Focused Community
For Gabriola Changemaker, Action Needs Inter-Island Connection
“Embracing Hope, Taking Action, and Transforming the World” is a heck of a slogan. And for some people, it exists purely in the realm of the aspirational. Not so for Gabriola Island resident Fay … [Read more...] about For Gabriola Changemaker, Action Needs Inter-Island Connection
Community is What Makes Us: BCMovement and Art Society
“Community is what makes us, and RIEP is about bringing together like-minded people and businesses who truly understand what Island Life is all about. We need more connection between the … [Read more...] about Community is What Makes Us: BCMovement and Art Society
Neighbourliness Matters: Folk University
“Folk University is built upon the very same idea that is at the heart of RIEP: neighbourliness matters. Rural Islanders know and live this: we know we need each other to thrive as distinct … [Read more...] about Neighbourliness Matters: Folk University
