Ivy Peers: A Champion for Community Economic Self-Determination
In 1885, an amendment to Canada’s Indian Act banned the traditional practice of potlatch by Indigenous peoples, and remained in place for the next six … [Read More...] about Ivy Peers: A Champion for Community Economic Self-Determination
Building Future Communities, A Thetis Island Leader Reconciles His Past
Reflecting on his childhood in Saltair, an unincorporated community between Chemainus and Ladysmith, Doug Fenton admits that, while he enjoyed growing … [Read More...] about Building Future Communities, A Thetis Island Leader Reconciles His Past
Pender Island Business Leader Balances the 30,000-foot View & Community Mindset
Thandi Williams may be one of the newest rural islanders to catch the RIEP member spirit— she arrived on Pender Island in 2020 — but she already talks … [Read More...] about Pender Island Business Leader Balances the 30,000-foot View & Community Mindset
Forum Connections for Salt Spring Community Leader
“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 … [Read More...] about Forum Connections for Salt Spring Community Leader
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 … [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 … [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. … [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 … [Read More...] about Neighbourliness Matters: Folk University
