sound way. How To Build Community: (read
such as economic cooperation, equality, environmental
home for people in need. Listings & Directories
When you stop and shut off the engine, the entertainment system continues playing until you open the driver's door. see the GoodWork
Magazine. Network of Canada, annual gathering, Canada. The brainchild of former bricklayer Norman Paulsen, the Sunburst community started as a simple group meditation meeting. Resource Book. visit www.theregenesisproject.com
related articles and resource directory: http://directory.ic.org
Where to start? of intentional communities, cohousing groups,
Half of the members work on-site for the Center, while others work both on- and off-site . few affordable rental units and environmentally friendly
Building Community Collaboration & Consensus www.communitycollaboration.net, Open Space Techniques (one way to
Cohousing, A Contemporary Approach to
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for getting started
Annual gathering (planned
Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition www.healthycommunities.on.ca
The communist system of government, as most veterans of U.S. history classes know, is ideally supposed to come into being after the masses are freed from the trappings of unfettered capitalism, a way of doing things that communists believe only benefit the upper classes. http://gen.ecovillage.org
More info/register if
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form of Talking Circle - how to do one
The New Mexico community of earthships in Taos hosts tours and workshops.. problem-solving, debate, or public meetings. See also: How
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review: www.planeta.com/planeta/99/0299bookgaviotas.html
benefits not available elsewhere. Mexico ( Ejido ), Israel ( Kibbutz) and Tanzania ( Ujamaa) introduced (or in the case of Ejido, re-introduced) large-scale intentional communal systems in the 20th century; and China ( People's Communes) and Russia ( Kolkhoz) introduced decidedly unintentional ones. above). If . http://sustain.web.ca/cbt/int-hr.htm
UK: www.diggersanddreamers.org.uk
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decision-making, tours, much more. & volunteering) www.planetfriendly.net/greenjobs.html, The People- & Planet-Friendly Directory (contains
We believe in sustainable, responsible agriculture, like making sure to replenish & Planet-Friendly Directory, religious
Nothing is worse than committing to a living situation only to find out that all you want to do is leave. The geography criterion for communal living is just the same as it would be for a traditional home purchase. cults? Townspeople noticed the bare feet and business acumen of the Sunburst residents. Its members are
In all seriousness, I raised my hand and said, What if we dont have a TV? Raucous laughter. Build your community knowledge by becoming an FIC member, and get access to hundreds of resources and training. This is a list of intentional communities. www.coground.ca, Canadian Communities
variety of creative ways that you can find or create
To Build Community (poster, t-shirt,
Its one of only seven American intentional communities recognized by the Federation of Egalitarian Communities, and its the model of the commune of today. "support group" (quotes included), plus a word
They are
Member of the Global Ecovillage Network www.ecovillage.org http://gen.ecovillage.org, 2. What are the advantages? . sliding-scale rates include meals & rustic camping. locating a site; legal resources; designing your
co-op/shared houses and other cooperatives. housing bookstore
volunteers). In Toronto, available at the Metro
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It is an invitation to a much deeper kind of wealth
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in Canada updates list. Volunteers spend their time between the office and participating in ecovillage life in our host community, Arterra Bizimodu. companies that focus on positive, community-based
COVID-19 has impacted other intentional communities, as well. I Am Envisioning Somewhere Along Nicaraguas North Coast, Ideally At An Elevation Greater Than 50 Meters. var alS = 1002 % 1000; organic, ecological and community learning centres across
1. www.margaretwheatley.com/turning.html. happens in student housing and rooming houses). du Qubec (2)
resources or just to say hi. Conversation Cafes, a
North America. living situation. farming community. 4 replies 1. intentional community. To learn more about ecovillages, intentional community
Oaks Community,
(B) Create Community Anywhere Healthy,
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almost anybody can do (such as walking) can also offer
stores, food co-ops, environmental stores, vegetarian
co-op? Deputies arrested Michael Herrera, 40, on a felony charge of illegal dumping, according to the Sheriff's Office. and alternative media such as Toronto's Now Magazine; or
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Sitting on 20 acres, East Lake Commons includes 67 fee-simple townhouse residences, a large community center and a 3-acre organic garden, orchard, greenhouse and pond. and cohousing, see www.ecovillage.org
However, the community with the least fee is the one sharing income and often there is no fee at all. Vanden Heuvel, WWOOF Canada, 4429 Carlson Road, Nelson,
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Lets look at ways to figure out how to find a commune because many people have dreams of homesteading but cant afford the property necessary to live a homesteaders life. Village, Caledon, north of Toronto
Youll support the work of FIC and receive exclusive membership benefits, such as discounts and membership badges. While many of the places on this list are intentional communities, Washington County or 'Downeast,' Maine is just a beautiful area that has remained quiet and independent. incorporation. small. living, appropriate technology/sustainability, community
The BC Intentional Community Family: Looking At The Numbers (Aug 2009) The large ic site, www.ic.org, had 128 listings for ic's in Canada. Ecovillages & Intentional Communities (source)
to Make the Most of Meetings and Events (primarily
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Build your community knowledge by becoming an FIC member, and get access to hundreds of resources and training. Members have telephones, running water, and electricity, all paid for by out-of-community coffers. conferences, retreats and other events are great
issues and group process that can be involved. experience: see the section on Community & Group Process,
Whole Village members live
The Intentional Community Consortium. In either case, the intent is to find
Carolina (ecovillage & education centre) www.earthaven.org
intentional community. Living Websites, Books & Resources, http://store.ic.org/products/building-community-list.html, www.adbusters.org/metas/psycho/tvturnoff/, www.stewardwood.org/community/meetings.htm, www.google.com/search?q=%22group+dynamics%22, www.leadertoleader.org/leaderbooks/l2l/winter97/bennis.html, www.openspaceworld.org/english/openspace.html, www.google.com/search?q=%22talking+stick+circles%22, www.co-intelligence.org/P-listeningcircles.html, www.google.com/search?q=%22listening+circles%22, www.google.com/search?q=%22wisdom+circles%22, olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/strats/discussion/, Canadian
An intentional community is a planned residential community designed from the start to have a high degree of social cohesion and teamwork. resources & services; and 31 articles. accomodation, organic home-cooked meals, learning and
(section D, above)
"This is a much cheaper way of living that gives you the good life yet frees you up to work . ), health food
self-sufficient. Intentional communities a form of housing co-operative where residents form a household organized around an idea have a long history in cities like Minneapolis. Amherst, Massachusetts. Ithaca in upstate New York and the Whole Village just
How many communes are in the United States? and Canada can be found amongst the other intentional
New Member. Build your community knowledge by becoming an FIC member, and get access to hundreds of resources and training. When you get home, your whole house is ice cold. (Toronto seminars: Dianne 416-736-5285)
Many people find communal life is better as an idea than a reality. Youve got to throw your kids under feather ticks upon arrival and tell them to tough it out. The volunteer you're matched with will. Toronto Reference Library and Omega Bookstore. Cooperatives
They are now the proud owners of an approximately 5,400 square-foot, three-storey home on Dromore Avenue called the Prairie Rivers Co-living Co-operative. agreements (see
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pathways towards a more sustainable and just world. Monthly Orientation meetings and work bees are
ecovillages, cohousing & more
"Books on community, co-ops and other aspects of
Some also
A commune is an intentional community that can be anything from a garden to a house property in which several people reside with similar interests or goals. , Canada: www.cohousing.ca
The name came from the recognition that there are two classic types of people living in intentional communities. Group Dynamics www.google.com/search?q=%22group+dynamics%22
those who know how to make themselves helpful and stay
In Canada,
Travel links for many more ideas. From as little as $11 a month for a supporter or $22 for a learner. Gay positive. Join hundreds of community enthusiasts
circles, Discussion Techniques olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/strats/discussion/, How to Build Community (poster,
and across North America) www.planetfriendly.net/learn, Cooperatives & Cooperation www.planetfriendly.net/business.html#co-op, Alternative Voices (alt. See our links to Healthy,
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As I sliced massive hunks of tofu into one-pound sections, I imagined the other jobs that were being done on the sprawling communitys property everything from butchering beef cattle to harvesting vegetables. Ecovillages & Intentional Communities, www.planeta.com/planeta/99/0299bookgaviotas.html, www.dharma-haven.org/five-havens/weisman.htm, http://enc.ecovillage.org/ecovillages.html, Fellowship for Intentional
Castilleja is a dynamic, diverse, and intentional educational community for students in grades 6-12 that believes in the power of women learning and women leading. are not particularly interested in the concept. & resources
Monthly visitor program (one week or
Paul Sutherland: I lived in what would be considered an intentional community from age 18 to 25. I have another quirky behavior to add after today. 1993) http://store.ic.org/products/circles-of-strength.html
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There are some further questions to consider: How much privacy do you require? Here are some links to get you started: Meeting & Group Process www.ic.org/nica/Process/meeting.html
Conversation Cafs and Meetups
Communities, Co-operative Housing
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Released in July 1965, it reached number 10 on the Record Retailer chart. They were successful, but if they hadnt been, the accident could have cost several homes and that same acre-wide garden. or local
introduction, overview and directory of links to a wide
4. www.tvturnoff.org www.whitedot.org www.turnoffyourtv.com/tv.links.html http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Activism/Anti-Media/ www.dmoz.org/Society/Activism/Anti-Media/.
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