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links with rural themesThe Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) One of the key contributors to making urban and rural life workable, livable and prosperous is the professional planner. A planner works with communities to provide research, reasoned analysis and recommendations on urban, regional, environmental and social issues. Experts in public participation processes and conflict resolution, planners help develop solutions that are practical and effective.
Back to the top American Planning Association
One of the largest job bank for planners on the net. Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) The AMCTO is involved in a variety of activities in an effort to accomplish its goals relative to service and representation.Includes updates/corrections for 1999 Ontario Municipal Directory Annual Notice.
Enviro-source (A research
tool for environmental planning world-wide) Planning Commissioners Journal A truly awesome site with tons of information! Municipal World is the oldest continuously published monthly municipal magazine in the world. Founded in 1891, the magazine is devoted to promoting effective municipal government. This site features important information about local government, details about Municipal World's products and services, and links to other local government resources. Also features a "hot links" section. Humor in Planning A much needed site for planners and wannabe planners. It's a laugh a minute!!! Z-Magazine: Alternative Perspectives on Current Affairs Back to the top Universities and Other Professional Development OrganizationsA comprehensive list of all acredited planning program in Canada is retained by the Canadian Institute of Planners (list is indexed as "Universities"). A similar list is maintained by the American Planning Association for U.S. planning schools. A few especially useful resources are: Ryerson's online magazine for planning students. This site features a range of employment and professional development activities and is frequently up-dated. Ontario Agricultural Training Institute: OATI's Mission: To strengthen rural communities by providing superior, specialized, accessible training and development opportunities. They have an excellent site full of current, useful material. AgricultureOntario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) Ministry with an obvious interest in advancing the welfare of rural Ontarians. http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/ The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is made up of 51 county and district federations representing local farmers in all areas of the province. This site provides current listings of OFA events as well as policy positions it is advancing to the Government of Ontario. Food and Agriculture Organization (UN Agency) Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) is http://www.iicacan.org It contains information on animal health, bioscience and biotech, economics and statistics, food safety, maps, marketing, research and the consultant application form. Corner Post Elbert van Donkers goed edits Earthkeeping Ontario and has been senior staff with the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, Canada since 1971. Corner Post can be heard weekly on CFCO Radio, Chatham and CKNX Radio, Wingham. Copyright 1999 Terra Coeur. Send requests to print or circulate electronically to elbert@terracoeur.com. is archived at http://www.christianfarmers.org Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) One of Canada's premier centre for the study of all things rural. OAC's site features a section on current research as well as connections to the departments within the college. Back to the top International DevelopmentThe Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) An important contributor to research and projects in developing countries, CIDA's site is a useful repositiry of country profiles, project summaries, occasional publications and funding proposal forms. The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) A group of agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities in specific regions of the developing world, particularly Asia and Africa. The mandates of these agencies range from the fields of health and education to culture, rural development and the promotion of private sector enterprise. Includes the Aga Khan Foundation. The Grameen Bank Provides credit to the poorest of the poor in rural Bangladesh without any collateral. At Grameen Bank, credit is a cost effective weapon to fight poverty and it serves as a catalyst in the over all development of socio-economic well-being. This site is packed with information which will be especially useful to people interested in micro-credit. The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) One of the leading institutions in the world concerned with generating and applying new knowledge to meet the challenges of international development. (source: IDRC media release) Ten troubling facts from the 1999 UN Human Development Report Back to the top Environment and SustainabilityThe World Wildlife Fund Is the world's largest and most experienced independent conservation organization with 4.7 million supporters and a global network active in some 100 countries. WWF's mission is to protect nature and the biological diversity that we all need to survive. This site provides a choice of country-specific WWF sites. The Sierra Club of Canada has been active in Canada since 1969, working on matters of public policy and environmental awareness. (suggested by David Douglas@uoguleph.ca) http://www.sierraclub.ca/ US organization is www.sierraclub.org/ International Institute for Sustainable Development Information Centre The Information Centre, located at IISD’s head office in Winnipeg, Canada is a clearinghouse for sustainable development policy research and analysis. Conservation International (CI) (source: Haroldo F. Castro, Senior Director International Communications CI) US National Academy of Sciences report "Nature and Human Society: The Quest for a Sustainable World." It is the result of a three year study by the Board on Sustainable Development that included social scientists. European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions A nonprofit autonomous agency of the European Commission. This website includes an extensive 'links' listing of ±300 organisations who are pioneering sustainable development: Plus * Conferences * Networks * Tools * Professional Training Courses http://susdev.eurofound.ie The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) is a non-profit association of local governments working with municipalities worldwide on diverse environmental programs. Its Local Agenda 21 (LA21) Campaign engages local governments and stakeholder groups around the world in working for sustainable development in their communities. Through its network of regional offices, ICLEI supports cities in implementing LA21 planning processes through the provision of training, planning tools, technical assistance and financial resources. Back to the top Rural resource managementThe Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) conducts policy-relevant research and facilitates public dialogue to assist policymakers in understanding the rural impacts of public policies and programs. Housing and settlementCanadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Many excellent on-line or hard-copy publications are listed here and can be ordered free or for a low fee. CMHC employees are very accessible (email or phone) This site also includes information about their $20,000 research grants.
The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) Represents Ontario's professional planning community, and is the only organization that brings all Ontario planners together. OPPI's objects include: 1. promoting, maintaining and regulating high standards of practice and ethics; 2.furthering recognition of the profession; 3. promoting the value, use, and methods of planning; 4. improving the quality of Ontario environments and communities by the application planning principles. Back to the top Social PolicyThe Council of Canadians provides a critical voice on key national issues: safeguarding our social programs, promoting economic justice, renewing our democracy, asserting Canadian sovereignty, promoting alternatives to corporate-styles free trade, and preserving our environment. (source: Canadian Perspectives) Development Group for Alternative Policies website Go to the Hunger Site at the UN. All you do is click a button and somewhere in the world some hungry person gets a meal to eat, at no cost to you. The food is paid for by corporate sponsors (who gain advertising in the process because you see their logo). All you do is go to the site and click. But you're only allowed one click per day. So spread the word to others. Visit the site and pass the word. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) Is made up of 51 county and district federations representing local farmers in all areas of the province. This site provides current listings of OFA events as well as policy positions it is advancing to the Government of Ontario. Back to the top GenderThe Institute's for Research on Women and Gender's mission is to encourage interdisciplinary research on women and gender and to make findings accessible to a broad public in local, national, and international communities. the centre is located at Stanford University, California. Directory of Internet Resources on the Intersection of Women, Gender and Feminism with Urban Planning compiled by Stacy Harwood and featuring many resources (Discussion groups, on-line journals, etc) Directory of Gender Related Internet Resources for Academic Research. This directory was compiled by Helen Fallon as part of a thesis for the Masters Degree in Women's Studies at University College Dublin, Ireland. It aims to link to sources of relevance for those doing gender related academic research. It covers resources which are free of charge to access. While Irish organizations are featured prominently, there are many others represented here. Back to the top Native Issues (Canadian context)Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is one of Canada's foremost advocacy organizations for aboriginal peoples in Canada. Trent University's Department of Native Studies Also includes a link to the Aboriginal Education Council. Rethinking Tourism Project's new publication, "Globalization, Tourism and Indigneous Peoples: What You Should Know About the World's Largest Industry" was published in November and hundreds of copies were distributed in Seattle at the WTO meetings. Hard copies are available and are being sent to organizations listed in the resource section. You can also view an electronic. Project Development and EvaluationCanadian Evaluation Society(CES) Dedicated to the advancement of evaluation for its members and the public. Member information, conference schedules, articles, references... plus a great links page! American Evaluation Association (AEA) Devoted to the application and exploration of evaluation in all its forms. Tons of good stuff! Evaluation and Data Development (EDD) The evaluation unit at Human Resource Development Canada. Planning and environmental lawIn 1970, a group of young concerned law students and community activists formed the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) in response to the overwhelming need to give voice to the environment in policy and laws. This web-site features many excellent postion papers, back-grounders and links. A must for anybody involved in environemental policy development, analysis, or research. Back to the top Community Economic Development The Ontario Professional
Planners Institute (OPPI) represents Ontario's professional planning
community, and is the only organization that brings all Ontario planners
together. OPPI's objects include: 1. promoting, maintaining and regulating
high standards of practice and ethics; 2.furthering recognition of the
profession; 3. promoting the value, use, and methods of planning; 4.
improving the quality of Ontario environments and communities by the
application planning principles. Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Slow-loading but full of good stuff.
Women and Rural Economic
Development (WRED) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing
the sustainability of rural Ontario communities. http://www.wred.org
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Back to the top Tourism and Recreation back to Rural Themes Ontario tourism links. This site
is a starting point for tourist queries as well as research interests.
It includes a number of governemnt sites as well as some affiliated
agencies. The Rethinking Tourism Project's Special Report on International
Tourism Policy and Indigenous Peoples Centre for Tourism, University of Otago The Centre also publishes a journal called Current Issues in Tourism. Tourism Geographies: An International Journal of Tourism Place, Space and Environment: World Tourism Organization's Global Code of Ethics for Tourism Back to the top Research Funding opportunities back to Rural ThemesOntario Heritage Foundation Celebrating over thirty years of heritage conservation, the Foundation holds property in trust for the people of Ontario and has contributed to hundreds of worthy community heritage projects. By integrating the work of many dedicated professionals and volunteers, we ensure that preservation issues are addressed comprehensively. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) Ministry with an obvious interest in advancing the welfare of rural Ontarians. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Canadian governement (federal) organization responsible for the distribution of merit-based research grants. Canadian International Development Agaency's Youth Internship Program IICA (Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture) is
offering 20 grants this year to Canadian graduate students and researchers
who wish to spend research periods of up to three months in Latin America
and the Caribbean. Details on the IICA website: http://www.iicacan.org
This database is now on line and can be found on: www.schoolnet.ca/cgad Prompt responses: [upper case specific] User Name: CGAD
Password: CGADDEMO World University Service of Canada
(WUSC) is a non-profit, non- The International Development Research Centre is one of the leading institutions in the world concerned with generating and applying new knowledge to meet the challenges of international development. International Enterprise Cooperation Awards: for master's level students to undertake an international internship or, in some cases, a combination of internship and a semester of study in a developing country. Students in faculties of business, commerce, administration and management are eligible to apply for an award in this project. New Sustainable Development Jobs on the SD Gateway Back to the top third party links pages Municipal World's links-page
. An excellent resource for Canadian-context town planners. Ontario
statutues, a complete directory of Canadian municipalities, various
associations... the works!! Ecotourism Website Good listing of major organizations involved in ecotourism work / Fantastic collection of links with a strong Bhudist message (truly amazing - check it out!) (suggested by Cathyria Finet cfinet@uoguelph.ca)
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