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SUMMARY:Economic Growth at the Crossroads: A Shift to a Steady State Regenerative Economy in Atlantic Canada
DESCRIPTION:Climate disruption\, ecological degradation\, overpopulation and conspicuous consumption have created a perfect storm that if left unchecked will result in societal and ecological breakdown. As systems break down\, opportunities for creative long-term change begin to emerge. These breakthroughs can lead us toward new ways of governing and new models of economy. The future of humanity and earth’s biophysical systems depend on finding and implementing breakthroughs that are socially just and ecologically regenerative. These dialogues are intended to open up conversations for change in Atlantic Canada. \nJoin us for the second Webinar in a 5-part series: Economic Growth at the Crossroads: A Shift to a Steady State Regenerative Economy in Atlantic Canada\, Wednesday\, June 28\, from 7:00 to 9:00pm Atlantic time. \nA modest fee is being charged for these events. If the fee is a hinderance to your attendance please contact info@centreforlocalprosperity.ca \n\n\n\n\nEventbrite Registration\n\n\n\n\nOur addiction to economic growth measured by Gross Domestic Product (GPA) has driven humanity and biodiversity to the brink of collapse. There are alternative economic systems and means to measure wealth that are better suited to the demands of the 21st century. This dialogue lays out those alternatives for Atlantic Canada as a bioregion and the people who would like to continue to live\, work and raise their families here. \n\n\n\nBrian Czech\, Anders Hayden and Chris Googoo will join Centre for Local Prosperity Host Gregory Heming for a discussion followed by a Q&A session with the public. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrian Czech is the founding president of Centre for the Advancement of a Steady State Economy. He served as the first Conservation Biologist in the history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from 1999-2017\, and concurrently as a visiting professor of natural resource economics in Virginia Tech’s National Capitol Region. He is the author of several books including Supply Shock\, Shoveling Fuel for a Runaway Train\, and The Endangered Species Act: History\, Conservation Biology\, and Public Policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Anders Hayden is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University and his research examines the social and political responses to climate change\, and other environmental challenges. He is currently involved in research on the political and policy impacts of alternative measures of wellbeing and prosperity (i.e. “beyond GDP” measurement). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristopher Googoo is the Chief Operating Officer for Ulnooweg Development Group\, an Indigenous led organization and Executive Director of The Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation.  His work involves building bridges in various sectors which effect the development of healthy indigenous economies and communities regionally and at a national level.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGregory Heming is a Co-founder of the Centre for Local Prosperity.  He is a philosophical ecologist\, writer\, climate activist and former elected official. He holds a PhD in Literary Ecology and Northern Studies with special interest in steady-state economics\, public policy and ecocide.
URL:https://centreforlocalprosperity.ca/event/economic-growth-at-the-crossroads-a-shift-to-a-steady-state-regenerative-economy-in-atlantic-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Centre for Local Prosperity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210616T190000
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SUMMARY:Governing for Ecological Citizenship in Atlantic Canada
DESCRIPTION:Climate disruption\, ecological degradation\, overpopulation and conspicuous consumption have created a perfect storm that if left unchecked will result in societal and ecological breakdown. As systems break down\, opportunities for creative long-term change begin to emerge. These breakthroughs can lead us toward new ways of governing and new models of economy. The future of humanity and earth’s biophysical systems depend on finding and implementing breakthroughs that are socially just and ecologically regenerative. These dialogues are intended to open up conversations for change in Atlantic Canada. \nJoin us for the first Webinar in a 4-part series: Governing for Ecological Citizenship in Atlantic Canada\, Wednesday\, June 14\, from 7:00 to 8:30pm Atlantic time. \n\n\n\n\nEventbrite Registration\n\n\n\n\nPolitical leadership in the 21st century must find the courage to help the public understand and face the difficult reality of societal and ecological breakdown. Such leadership must transcend party politics and narrow parochial municipal self-interest. This dialogue may help Atlantic Canadians navigate a predicament unlike any that humanity has ever faced. \n\n\n\nDavid Orr\, Scott Leckie and Rankin MacSween will join Centre for Local Prosperity Host Gregory Heming for a 1 hour discussion followed by a 30 minute Q&A session with the public. All Webinars are from 7:00 to 8:30pm Atlantic time. \nA modest fee is being charged for these events. If the fee is a hinderance to your attendance please contact info@centreforlocalprosperity.ca \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics and senior advisor to the President at Oberlin College. He is the author of eight books\, including Dangerous Years: Climate Change\, the Long Emergency\, and the Way Forward  and Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse. He has been awarded eight honorary degrees and a dozen other awards including a Lyndhurst Prize\, a National Achievement Award from the National Wildlife Federation\, and a Visionary Leadership Award from Second Nature.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScott Leakie is the founder and director of Displacement Solutions\, a non-profit initiative designed to assist refugees and displaced persons to return and recover their original homes. An international human rights lawyer and global housing advocate\, he is recognised internationally as an expert in the field of economic and social rights. He is currently a Visiting Professor at the Australian National University\, Canberra\, Australia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRankin MacSween has worked with New Dawn Enterprises since 1977. He has recently retired as President and CEO of the New Dawn family of companies. Born and raised in Boisdale\, Cape Breton Island\, Rankin holds degrees from StFX\, University of Ottawa\, the Merrill Palmer Institute\, a PhD from the University of Toronto and holds an honorary doctorate from Cape Breton University.  He is a founding member of the Canadian Community Economic Development Network and in 2008 was inducted into the Cape Breton Business Hall of Fame. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGregory Heming is a philosophical ecologist\, writer\, climate activist and former elected official. He holds a PhD in Literary Ecology and Northern Studies with special interest in steady-state economics\, public policy and ecocide.  Gregory is a co-founder of the Centre for Local Prosperity.
URL:https://centreforlocalprosperity.ca/event/governing-for-ecological-citizenship-in-atlantic-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Centre for Local Prosperity
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SUMMARY:Climate Change and the Human Prospect
DESCRIPTION:The 40 minute documentary film\, Climate Change and the Human Prospect\, will be screened at the Saint John Free Public Library on Saturday\, November 30th from 7:00-9:00pm.  The guest facilitator and discussion leader will be Gregory Heming\, President\, Centre for Local Prosperity. \n \nThe film documents the vision created at the Centre for Local Prosperity’s Climate Change & the Human Prospect: A Thinkers’ Retreat held at Thinkers Lodge in Pugwash\, Nova Scotia in the fall of 2017. On the 60th Anniversary of the Inaugural Pugwash Conference on Nuclear Disarmament\, twenty-four global and regional Thinkers\, armed with the conviction that local action is not only possible but the best path forward\, gathered to define a path to restore and revitalize local communities in the face of climate change.​ \nThe screening is hosted by Leap4wards.  A discussion about the climate crisis will follow the screening. \n 
URL:https://centreforlocalprosperity.ca/event/climate-change-and-the-human-prospect-23/
LOCATION:St John Free Public Library\, 1 Market Square\, Saint John\, NB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Centre for Local Prosperity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191023T210000
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CREATED:20190907T150637Z
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SUMMARY:Future Proofing our Community by Growing from Within
DESCRIPTION:Most small and rural communities in Atlantic Canada are in decline\, and programs to address these issues have been marginally effective. Due to the forces of globalization\, our local economies today can be described as leaky buckets.  Nova Scotia overall has a 35% ‘leakage rate’ of dollars flowing out of the economy\, resulting in a dramatic negative trade deficit. \nThe Centre for Local Prosperity is working with a number of communities in Atlantic Canada to inspire community-led efforts towards ‘future proofing’\, which builds local agency for their economic and societal future.  Future proofing is especially important in preparing for global economic fragility and the climate crisis. \nRobert Cervelli\, Executive Director\, Centre for Local Prosperity\, will facilitate a workshop “Future Proofing our Community by Growing from Within.”  His presentation will address the need to ‘re-localize’ rural economies\, reduce ‘economic leakage\,’ and explore initiatives for greater local procurement by businesses and major public-sector institutions such as schools and hospitals.
URL:https://centreforlocalprosperity.ca/event/future-proofing-our-community-by-growing-from-within/
LOCATION:Mahone Bay Centre\, 45 School St.\, Mahone Bay\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Centre for Local Prosperity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191018T160000
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SUMMARY:Climate Change and the Human Prospect
DESCRIPTION:The 40 minute documentary film\, Climate Change and the Human Prospect\, will be screened at the Sherbrooke Library on October 18th\, from 3:00-4:00 pm.  \nThe film documents the vision created at the Centre for Local Prosperity’s Climate Change & the Human Prospect: A Thinkers’ Retreat held at Thinkers Lodge in Pugwash\, Nova Scotia in the fall of 2017. On the 60th Anniversary of the Inaugural Pugwash Conference on Nuclear Disarmament\, twenty-four global and regional Thinkers\, armed with the conviction that local action is not only possible but the best path forward\, gathered to define a path to restore and revitalize local communities in the face of climate change.​ \nA discussion about the climate crisis will follow the screening.
URL:https://centreforlocalprosperity.ca/event/climate-change-and-the-human-prospect-21/
LOCATION:Sherbrooke Library\, 11 Main Street\, Sherbrooke\, NS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Centre for Local Prosperity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170440
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SUMMARY:Climate Change and the Human Prospect
DESCRIPTION:The 40 minute documentary film\, Climate Change and the Human Prospect\, will be screened at the Musquodoboit Harbour Library on October 17th\, from 6:00-7:30 pm.  \nThe film documents the vision created at the Centre for Local Prosperity’s Climate Change & the Human Prospect: A Thinkers’ Retreat held at Thinkers Lodge in Pugwash\, Nova Scotia in the fall of 2017. On the 60th Anniversary of the Inaugural Pugwash Conference on Nuclear Disarmament\, twenty-four global and regional Thinkers\, armed with the conviction that local action is not only possible but the best path forward\, gathered to define a path to restore and revitalize local communities in the face of climate change.​ \nA discussion about the climate crisis will follow the screening.
URL:https://centreforlocalprosperity.ca/event/climate-change-and-the-human-prospect-20/
LOCATION:Musquodoboit Harbour Library\, 7900 Hwy 7\, Muquodoboit Harbour\, NS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Centre for Local Prosperity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191015T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191015T194500
DTSTAMP:20260423T170440
CREATED:20191002T111125Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change and the Human Prospect
DESCRIPTION:The 40 minute documentary film\, Climate Change and the Human Prospect\, will be screened at the River John Library on October 10th\, from 6:15-7:45 pm.  \nThe film documents the vision created at the Centre for Local Prosperity’s Climate Change & the Human Prospect: A Thinkers’ Retreat held at Thinkers Lodge in Pugwash\, Nova Scotia in the fall of 2017. On the 60th Anniversary of the Inaugural Pugwash Conference on Nuclear Disarmament\, twenty-four global and regional Thinkers\, armed with the conviction that local action is not only possible but the best path forward\, gathered to define a path to restore and revitalize local communities in the face of climate change.​ \nA discussion about the climate crisis will follow the screening.
URL:https://centreforlocalprosperity.ca/event/climate-change-and-the-human-prospect-19/
LOCATION:River John Library\, 2725 W Branch Rd\, River John\, NS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Centre for Local Prosperity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191011T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170440
CREATED:20191002T110849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T175802Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change and the Human Prospect
DESCRIPTION:The 40 minute documentary film\, Climate Change and the Human Prospect\, will be screened at the Antigonish Library on October 11th\, from 6:00-7:30 pm.  \nThe film documents the vision created at the Centre for Local Prosperity’s Climate Change & the Human Prospect: A Thinkers’ Retreat held at Thinkers Lodge in Pugwash\, Nova Scotia in the fall of 2017. On the 60th Anniversary of the Inaugural Pugwash Conference on Nuclear Disarmament\, twenty-four global and regional Thinkers\, armed with the conviction that local action is not only possible but the best path forward\, gathered to define a path to restore and revitalize local communities in the face of climate change.​ \nA discussion about the climate crisis will follow the screening.
URL:https://centreforlocalprosperity.ca/event/climate-change-and-the-human-prospect-18/
LOCATION:Antigonish Library\, 283 Main Street\, Antigonish\, NS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Centre for Local Prosperity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191010T193000
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CREATED:20191002T110557Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change and the Human Prospect
DESCRIPTION:The 40 minute documentary film\, Climate Change and the Human Prospect\, will be screened at the Sheet Harbour Library on October 10th\, from 6:00-7:30 pm.  \nThe film documents the vision created at the Centre for Local Prosperity’s Climate Change & the Human Prospect: A Thinkers’ Retreat held at Thinkers Lodge in Pugwash\, Nova Scotia in the fall of 2017. On the 60th Anniversary of the Inaugural Pugwash Conference on Nuclear Disarmament\, twenty-four global and regional Thinkers\, armed with the conviction that local action is not only possible but the best path forward\, gathered to define a path to restore and revitalize local communities in the face of climate change.​ \nA discussion about the climate crisis will follow the screening.
URL:https://centreforlocalprosperity.ca/event/climate-change-and-the-human-prospect-17/
LOCATION:Sheet Harbour Library\, 22756 Hwy 7\, Sheet Harbour\, NS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Centre for Local Prosperity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T170440
CREATED:20191002T110311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T175802Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change and the Human Prospect
DESCRIPTION:The 40 minute documentary film\, Climate Change and the Human Prospect\, will be screened at the Elmsdale Library on October 8th\, from 6:00-7:30 pm.  \nThe film documents the vision created at the Centre for Local Prosperity’s Climate Change & the Human Prospect: A Thinkers’ Retreat held at Thinkers Lodge in Pugwash\, Nova Scotia in the fall of 2017. On the 60th Anniversary of the Inaugural Pugwash Conference on Nuclear Disarmament\, twenty-four global and regional Thinkers\, armed with the conviction that local action is not only possible but the best path forward\, gathered to define a path to restore and revitalize local communities in the face of climate change.​ \nA discussion about the climate crisis will follow the screening.
URL:https://centreforlocalprosperity.ca/event/3843/
LOCATION:Elmsdale Library\, 15 Commerce Court\, Suite 100\, Elmsdale\, NS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Centre for Local Prosperity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180226T203000
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SUMMARY:Import Replacement Study - Release
DESCRIPTION:Import Replacement: Local Prosperity for Rural Atlantic Canada \nThe Centre for Local Prosperity will be releasing a report from its regional study on the economic value of Import Replacement as a development strategy for local communities in Atlantic Canada. The report will be launched at a town hall meeting in Shelburne\, Nova Scotia  at the Shelburne Fire Hall (63 King Street) on Monday\, February 26th\, from 6:30 to 8:30pm. 
URL:https://centreforlocalprosperity.ca/event/import-replacement-study-release/
LOCATION:Shelburne Fire Hall\, 63 King Street\, Shelburne\, Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Centre for Local Prosperity
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