CCEDN conference theme to highlight Indigenous models of community economic development

Canadian Community Economic Development Network Press Release

2009 National CED Conference Request for Presentations - Expressions of Interest

December 18, 2008

Full Circle: Sharing a Vision for the 7th Generation
June 3-6, 2009
University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB

In every deliberation we must consider the impact on the seventh generation...
- Great Law of the Iroquois

The 2009 National CED Conference Committee is accepting ‘Expressions of Interest' for presenters and presentations. Concurrent workshops are scheduled for June 4 & 5. These workshops should represent a range of CED streams and lenses that reflect our member priorities and provide topics of interest to all participants. Please view our workshop sheet by clicking here. 

This year, a key theme will be on Indigenous models of CED.

You are invited to respond by filling out the Expression of Interest Form (PDF | WORD) for consideration as we develop the workshops and program for this conference. Please identify where your proposed presentation would fit on the workshop worksheet. Deadline for submissions is January 08, 2009. Please contact Lydia Giles (lgiles@ccednet-rcdec.ca.), National Conference Coordinator, if you have questions about the process for submission.

The 2009 National CED Conference will be held June 3-6 at the University of Winnipeg in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba. Plan to join more than 400 community economic development workers, volunteers, professionals and supporters from across Canada to explore ideas and share insights on community economic development activities and policies.

Come also to help us celebrate the Canadian Community Economic Development Network's 10th anniversary!

Expression of Interest Form
PDF | WORD
Workshop Sheet