Discover the net

We believe the internet is a crucial key to indigenous community development.

 

Unlimited possibilities are available to internet-connected learning communities who take advantage of this remarkable resource.                                           

 

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Information is power

 

We think that indigenous people have never been in a better position to make positive change than they are today. Why? The internet and communications technology. Information on every imaginable topic is now available to even remote communities. Partnerships are possible with people in the community next door or on the other side of the world. And you can call them for free on Skype. Wow!.

 

Below is the beginnings of a links page which we will add to over time:

 

 

Community Development

Aboriginal Canada Portal

http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en/index.html

A government of Canada site providing a wealth of information on community development matters.

The Appreciative Inquiry Commons

http://appreciativeinquiry.case.edu/

A gathering place for practitioners of Appreciative Inquiry, a strengths-based approach to organization development used in New Earth Village.

Assembly of First Nations

www.afn.ca/

A national lobby group working on behalf of Canadian First Nations. See their links for a listing of provincial and territorial organizations.

Business Development Bank of Canada, Aboriginal Bnkg

http://www.bdc.ca/EN/i_am/aboriginal_entrepreneur/Pages/default.aspx

Provides loans and consultation to aboriginal Canadians wishing to start a business

International Institute for Sustainable Development

www.iisd.org

Champions sustainable development around the world through innovation, partnerships, research and communications. See their use of Appreciative Inquiry with with the Scownan Nation of Manitoba,Canada.

Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation

www.gov.bc.ca/arr/

A ministry of the government of British Columbia which negotiates treaties and promotes social, economic and cultural development. See their 'Aboriginal Organizations and Services in British Columbia' guide.

 

 

 

Health and Well-Being

Health Canada, First Nations, Inuit and Aboriginal Health

www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/index-eng.php

One part of an extensive information site on all aspects of health and safety.

HealthLink BC Aboriginal Health

www.healthlinkbc.ca/aboriginal.stm

Lots of information on basic health issues including stress management, bullying, immunization, disease, diet and travel. Find the link to the 'First Nations Health Handbook.'

My Big, Fat Diet, CBC

http://www.cbc.ca/thelens/bigfatdiet/

The Namgis First Nation of Alert Bay, BC gives up sugar and junk food, returning to a traditional diet. Discover what happens....

 

 

 

Technology

Skype

www.skype.com/

A free long distance telephone service that uses the internet. You must have a microphone atttached to your computer and the free Skype software installed. Calls are free between Skype users anywhere in the world. That means you can talk to New Earth Village members (who also have Skype) anywhere at no cost!

 

 

 

Communications

The World Cafe Web Site and Community of Practice

www.theworldcafe.com

The place to go to get information on world cafe technique and practice. World cafe is a way to quickly generate deep, meaningful conversations about what matters and gather the results of those conversations into a usable form.

 

Other sites recommended in the book The World Cafe, Juanita Brown and David Issacs:

The Berkana Institute

www.berkana.org

Supports life-affirming leadership around the world. Promotes the use of dialogue to build health, productive organizations.

Wisdom Circles

www.wisdomcircle.org

A wisdom circle is a way for small groups of people to create a safe space for dialogue - an atmosphere which is trusting, authentic, caring and open to change.

 

 

 

Economic Development

Voluntary Sector Knowledge Network

http://www.vskn.ca/index.php?/page/home

An excellent collection of websites aimed at nomn-profits but highly relevant for community developers. Topics include:

Starting a Non-profit

Governance

Leadership and Management

Community Relations

Government Relations

Fund-Raising

Finance

Accountability and Evaluation

Managing Staff

Managing Volunteers

Information and Communications Technology

 

The site also also offers free online professional advice ('Ask a Mentor').

 

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