Rural Events Calendar /

Calendrier des événements ruraux

October 28, 2009 / 28 octobre, 2009

2009

NOVEMBER / NOVEMBRE

Aboriginal Community and Resource Development in a Changing Economy

November 1-3, 2009 – Toronto, ON
http://www.aboriginalminerals.com/conference2009.html

The 2009 conference will promote thinking to meet the challenges facing all of us as we near the end of this
decade, including the education and training of Aboriginal youth, preparing for the next upswing in commodities,
mitigating impacts and perhaps the renegotiation of agreements, as well as understanding new and pending
legislative regimes related to Aboriginal consultation.

Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference 2009

November 2-4, 2009 – Portland, OR
http://www.ecotourismconference.org/portland-2009/

This is the annual bi-national conference focusing on greening the tourism industry in the US and Canada. It will
continue to seek sustainable change for bio-cultural conservation, with renewed and strengthened focus on
solutions, implementation, and action.

Northern Governance Policy Research Conference

November 3-5, 2009 – Yellowknife, NT
http://www.ecotourismconference.org/portland-2009/

This conference will bring together northern researchers to discuss how to connect effective research in the
service of policy for Indigenous and community organizations. This has a focus on the Northwest Territories;
however, issues and challenges under discussion are relevant to Indigenous and Northern communities in
Canada generally.

Aboriginal Strategies Conference 2009

November 3-5, 2009 – Edmonton, AB
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/conferences/ab2009-sa2009/index-eng.htm

Statistics Canada invites you to attend the Aboriginal Strategies Conference 2009, a solutions-based conference
on how data are being used in the western provinces and northern territories to build vibrant Aboriginal
communities. Topics: Labour force, health, education, housing, children, youth, culture and language.

OECD Global Forum on Eco-Innovation

November 4-5, 2009 – Paris, France
http://www.oecd.org/document/48/0,3343,en_2649_34333_42430704_1_1_1_1,00.html

The forum has three objectives: to take stock of what we know on policies to support eco-innovation; contribute
to the OECD Innovation Strategy; and to discuss policy challenges such as - How to make environment and
innovation policies mutually supportive? - How to induce eco-innovation in the most effective way? and - What
are the consequences of the economic crisis and the stimulus packages on the existing policies and instruments?

Rethinking Rural Health Care: Innovations Making a Difference

November 5, 2009 – Stratford, ON
http://www.torc.on.ca/documents/TORC_flyer1.pdf
TORC’s 2009 Rural Health Forum will explore:
• Current trends in rural health care
• Innovative community solutions
• Provincial initiatives and strategies for rural health care
• How rural communities can adopt innovations to improve local health care and individual well-being

A Future Beneath the Trees: Non-Timber Resources Forum

November 6, 2009 – Nanaimo, BC
http://fcc-ccf.ca/html/forum_e.html

The Forum will connect people from across Canada to discuss emerging issues and will set the stage for
informed approaches to developing a sustainable wild products sector. There is something for everyone;
whether you are new to the sector or a seasoned practitioner, come discover a future beneath the trees.
Workshop themes will explore:
• The values of working together;
• Collaborative community based research;
• Models for non-timber forest resource-based community development; and
• Policy and resource management.

Outlook 2010: Are we there yet? Atlantic Canada's Business Outlook Conference
November 9, 2009 – Charlottetown, PE
November 10, 2009 – Saint John, NB
November 12, 2009 – St. John's, NL
November 13, 2009 – Halifax, NS
http://www.apec-econ.ca/eventoverview.asp?parentID=82

The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council's Outlook Conference will address these key questions: When will
economic conditions improve and what will be the key drivers behind the recovery? What long-term impacts will
the current recession have on Atlantic Canada’s economic prospects? How are Atlantic businesses positioning
themselves to take advantage of new growth opportunities?

Rural Development in Europe: The Economic Recovery Plan and Looking Forward to 2013
November 18-19, 2009 – London, England
http://www.agra-net.com/portal/marlin/system/render.jsp?siteid=20000000062&MarlinViewType=
MARKT_EFFORT&marketingid=20001826120

This conference will give you a key insight into rural development policy and information to face future
challenges. The so-called "new challenges" facing the rural sector – mitigating climate change, promoting
bioenergy, protecting biodiversity, and managing water resources – will be the subject of presentations from
senior industry experts. These issues, and the development of different forms of renewable energy, will
increasingly dominate the future agenda for rural policy, and support programmes will need to take these into
account.

A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium: The Currency of Ecology

November 18-20, 2009 – Alliston, ON
http://www.latornell.ca/

As we grapple with the impacts of our population’s widening footprint (climate change, rapid growth,
deteriorating water resources), we see just how closely the environment is linked to the economy. The speakers
will identify innovative policy and program approaches, new ways of valuing and pooling resources, and to share
tips on how to shake society as a whole out of our collective complacency.

Catching the Wave: Exploring Best Practice 2009 Atlantic Planners Institute Conference
November 18-20, 2009 – St. John's, NL
http://www.atlanticplanners.org/events/Conferences/2009Conference/2009Conference.htm

Explore our future with planning visionaries from across Atlantic Canada. Cutting-edge technologies, innovations
in strategic plan-making, leading natural resource management approaches, trends in built environment and
amenities – this conference will connect you with the “best of the best” in planning.
 Living Our Values: Social Enterprise in Action The Third Canadian Conference on Social Enterprise
November 18-20 – Toronto, ON
http://www.enterprisingnonprofits.ca/enpupdate/save-date-3rd-canadian-conference-social-enterprise

Social enterprise is a proven model for creating employment, bringing goods and services to communities,
promoting innovation in the marketplace, enhancing the delivery of social, environment, arts and cultural
services, and strengthening the sustainability of non-profits - all of which can promote economic growth and
revitalize local economies. It is a real solution in the current economic climate, where communities have been
decimated by the collapse of the manufacturing sector, the financial crisis and rising rates of unemployment.

Integrating Sustainability in Local Government: What are the implications for governance, strategy and
practice?
November 24-25 – Sydney, Australia
http://www.gemspl.com.au/deccsymposium/

Achieving sustainable communities across NSW Australia is a significant and complex challenge that we are all
facing. A key issue is how we can collectively manage diverse issues, priorities and expectations to deliver
sustainable development at a local level.

Growing Beyond Oil: Sustainable Growth for Canada: 6th Annual Canadian Renewable Fuels Summit
November 30-December 2, 2009 – Vancouver, BC
http://www.crfs2009.com/

This year’s summit will focus on how we ensure that growing beyond oil offers sustainable growth for Canada –
measured in economic, environmental and social terms. Discussions will include: the new Canada-US Clean
Energy Dialogue, moving toward second generation biofuels, low carbon fuel standards, and prospects to
strengthen the sector’s economic outlook.

DECEMBER / DÉCEMBRE

GrowCanada: Sustainability, Stewardship and Innovation

December 1-3, 2009 – Calgary, AB
http://www.growcanadaconference.ca/2009/

The future of Canada relies on the success of agriculture and its supporting foundation of sustainability,
stewardship and innovation. This year’s conference will remind us that our future prosperity depends on the
entire agricultural value chain working together to establish Canada as a world leader in developing new
products and new solutions to challenges in the production of food, energy, and industrial products.

International Conference on Agripreneurship and Rural Development

December 5-6, 2009 – Varanasi, India
http://www.icard2009.org/index.htm

The conference aims to provide a common forum to academicians, scientists, entrepreneurs, NGOs, policy
makers and govt. agencies to share their thoughts and experiences about agripreneurship and rural
development. It will bring forth the roles that can be played by information technology, bio-technological
interventions and participatory governance for agripreneurship and rural development.

2010

JANUARY / JANVIER

Living in the High North

January 24-29, 2010 – Tromso, Norway
http://www.arctic-frontiers.com/

Policy development – Northern societies in a changing natural environment presents popular summary talks
from the science section and political and economical and societal implications and responses. Science
 conference: Ice and climate, including paleo climate; Sustainable communities in the High North; economy, well-
being including health issues, and self-governance; Marine biodiversity under change and Frontiers in E-learning
of the High North.

Rural Health Policy Institute

January 25-27, 2010 – Washington, DC
http://www.ruralhealthweb.org/pi

This is a chance to meet with key congressional members, members of the Obama Administration, and national
health care experts. Health reform, the most significant legislation in decades, will dramatically change the
delivery of health care in rural America. Learn how your facility will be impacted by new legislation, how you can
insure health reform works for rural patients and providers, and how to effectively advocate at the national level
on behalf of rural health.

Annual Guelph Organic Conference

January 28-31 – Guelph, ON
http://www.guelphorganicconf.ca/

This event international speakers, seminars and introductory workshops on key topics including, GEE foods,
organic production/certification, changing climates, eco-villages, earth buildings, farmland protection and food
security.

FEBRUARY / FÉVRIER

Managing Excellence in Agriculture

February 3-5 – Saskatoon, SK
http://www.farmcentre.com/Francais/EventsAnnouncements/Events/ManagingExcellence/2010/Default.aspx

By attending this conference, producers will have the chance to listen and learn from experts in the industry,
share their knowledge with others, and return to their farming operation with new ideas to better manage their
farm. Consultants and Industry Stakeholders will have the opportunity to network with other experts in
agriculture, talk with farmers themselves, and gather a variety of new information and ideas regarding farm
management.

FCM Sustainable Communities Conference

February 10-12 – Ottawa, ON
http://www.sustainablecommunities.fcm.ca/Sustainable_Communities_Conferences/

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show connects
municipal decision-makers to leading examples of sustainable development, training opportunities and
resources for greening local communities.

USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum: Sustainable Agriculture: The Key to Health and Prosperity
February 18-19 – Arlington, VA
http://www.usda.gov/oce/forum/

From the USDA. Includes a Rural Communities stream: Investment strategies for rural businesses and
Addressing rural needs with Cooperatives.

MARCH / MARS

Manitoba Centre for Health Policy 20th Anniversary Conference: Going for the Gold
March 8-9 – Winnipeg, MB
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/mchp/Conference_Overview.html

This conference will act as a forum to dream about and discuss the future of population-based health research
and the direction it will take in health policy development. To nourish and develop collaborative health research
environments by sharing successes and best practices in population health research, policies and practice.
 2010 Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities Annual Convention
March 8-11 – Regina, SK
http://www.sarm.ca/events/event_calendar.php?dispevent=14

The convention provides the members the opportunity to gather as a whole to debate resolutions, discuss
current issues and hear from political leaders and other presenters.

BC Rural Summit Transforming Rural Economies: Change and Innovation

March 16-18 – Port Hardy, BC
http://www.bcruralnetwork.ca/node/825

Aims to explore today’s most innovative strategies in building a sustainable rural economy. Summit workshops
will feature industry leaders with the goal of: Creating and enhancing awareness around issues of importance to
rural and remote communities across all regions of BC; Providing participants with practical tools and strategies
that can be translated into actions in their communities and Offering valuable opportunities to network with rural
colleagues.

State of the Arctic 2010

March 16-19, 2010 – Miami, Florida
http://soa.arcus.org/

The main goal of the conference is to review our understanding of the arctic system in a time of rapid
environmental change. It will provide an open international forum for discussion of future research directions
aimed toward a better understanding of the arctic system and its trajectory. Topics will range from basic
understanding of the Arctic and system-wide change to developing response strategies to adapt and mitigate
change. We expect 800-1,000 participants.

Immigration and Diversity: Crossroads of Cultures, Engine of Economic Development: 12th National
Metropolis Conference
March 18-21 – Montreal, QC
http://www.metropolis2010.net/?lang=en

The conference will focus on immigration and inclusion with special attention to economic development and the
meeting of cultures. But economic development cannot be separated from labour force needs and the delicate
balance between those needs and immigration policy. Equally important are issues of inclusion and cultural
diversity.

GLOBE 2010
March 24-26 – Vancouver, BC
http://www.globe2010.com/

This international event brings government decisions makers, corporate executives, and environmental
technology innovators together to engage in high-level dialogues about pressing environmental issues such as
corporate sustainability, energy and climate change, finance, and building better cities. They will discuss current
trends and to showcase innovative technology solutions for the world's environmental problems.

APRIL / AVRIL

International Conference on Efforts in Responses to Forest Related Natural Disasters

April 12-15 – Beijing, China
http://www.gfsf2010.org/

Natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcano eruption, landslide, tsunami, typhoon and flood, as well as land
sedimentation, desertification, drought, and coastline change not only threaten the existence and development
of humans, but also bring huge impacts to forests and ecosystems.

Trees and Forests in British Society: Forestry Research Conference

April 13-15 – Edinburgh, Scotland
http://www.erff.org.uk/activities/20100413-trees-and-forests-in-british-society.aspx
The purpose of the conference to share experiences and responses to the trends shaping the societal
perceptions, management and use of British trees and forests, and to identify future research needs in support
of policy.

Statistics Canada Socio-economic Conference 2010

April 26-27 – Gatineau, QC
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/conferences/socioecon2010/index-eng.htm

Program to be announced.