Rural Sustainable Livelihoods

Rural Sustainable Livelihoods

Learn more about this initiative in partnerships with the North Atlantic Forum and the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation.
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Addressing Labour Shortages through Newcomer Attraction

Addressing Labour Shortages through Newcomer Attraction

Learn how rural communities are addressing labour shortages
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International Agricultural Workers and Housing

International Agricultural Workers and Housing

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

March 2026 Updates
02
Mar
March 2026 Updates
The March 2026 newsletter contains updates to graduate students working with Prof. Gibson and recent alumni. This newsletter shares information about academic programs updates, celebrates rec...
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Workshop: Harnessing the Power of Place
27
Feb
Workshop: Harnessing the Power of Place
On February 26, 2026, Sarah-Patricia Breen (Selkirk College), Ryan Gibson (University of Guelph), and Ashleigh Weeden (Brandon University) delivered a workshop to Government of Canada staff titled Har
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Research Summary: Indigenous Community Perspectives of Food Security, Sustainable Food Systems
26
Feb
Research Summary: Indigenous Community Perspectives of Food Security, Sustainable Food Systems
Researchers collaborated with Communities of the Williams Treaties First Nations: the Chippewas of Beausoleil, Rama, and Georgina Island First Nations, and the Mississaugas of Curve Lake First Nation....
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New Recording: Rural Strengths, Resiliency & Creativity
25
Feb
New Recording: Rural Strengths, Resiliency & Creativity
Ryan Gibson recently participated in the 42 Canada Podcast with Laurie Cook on rural community development. Laurie and Ryan talk about community wealth building and many of the creative ways rural and...
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