Rural Development

Rural Sustainable Livelihoods

Learn more about this initiative in partnerships with the North Atlantic Forum and the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation.

Addressing Labour Shortages through Newcomer Attraction

Learn how rural communities are addressing labour shortages

International Agricultural Workers and Housing

Learn more about this initiative examining housing, planning, and international agricultural workers in Ontario

04
May

May 2026 Updates

The May 2026 newsletter contains updates to graduate students working with Prof. Gibson and recent alumni. This newsletter shares information about academic programs updates, celebrates receive ...

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22
Apr

Philanthropy Workshop for Professional Advisors

Professional advisors are invited to join the upcoming Lunch & Learn Workshop on May 22 (Friday) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Bruce County Museum in Southampton, ON. Presented by the Community F...

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21
Apr

Why Local Organizations Are Struggling to Find Volunteers

A recent article in the Wellington Advertiser, written by Jordan Snobelen, takes a closer look at a growing concern for many communities: the difficulty of finding volunteers. The piece, titled “Are v...

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20
Apr

Research Summary: The Living Room of a Rural Community

The University of Guelph is home to a wide diversity of research on rural people, places, and environments. As a leader in rural research, this video series facilitates knowledge sharing across rural ...

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