This report summarizes the major themes put forward during the roundtable session at the 2007 Columbia Kootenay Boundary CED Forum.
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Rural regions struggle with a relative deficiency of reliable research on which to base planning decisions. Compounding problems around insufficient data collection resources are challenges assembling research from various distinct sources, and making that research available to a geographically...Read more
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The number of bears destroyed varies from year to year, largely due to the size of the huckleberry crop. When there are lots of huckleberries available for bears to feed on, they keep themselves busy eating delicious berries, as was the case in 2009 and 2013. But when there is a poor crop, bears...Read more
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Youth are vital to the success of rural communities and regions, however rural youth can face a range of challenges. As part of a project entitled Training, engagement, and retention: a ‘learning region’ approach to rural youth consultation was done in November-December 2015 in the West-Kootenay...Read more
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The challenges youth face surrounding employment occur alongside a shortage of skilled people to fill employment vacancies. The challenge finding the skilled worker is not uncommon. Within the Columbia Basin Boundary region there is a disconnect between those that are underemployed and/or...Read more
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“The importance of meaningful youth engagement cannot be overstated” 1. This quote best summarizes the literature related to youth engagement. The survival of rural regions depends on investing in innovative and inclusive ways of engaging people, particularly youth. Engagement is critical for...Read more
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“The importance of meaningful youth engagement cannot be overstated” 1. This quote best summarizes the literature related to youth engagement. The survival of rural regions depends on investing in innovative and inclusive ways of engaging people, particularly youth. Engagement is critical for...Read more
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“The importance of meaningful youth engagement cannot be overstated” 1. This quote best summarizes the literature related to youth engagement. The survival of rural regions depends on investing in innovative and inclusive ways of engaging people, particularly youth. Engagement is critical for...Read more
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“The importance of meaningful youth engagement cannot be overstated” 1. This quote best summarizes the literature related to youth engagement. The survival of rural regions depends on investing in innovative and inclusive ways of engaging people, particularly youth. Engagement is critical for...Read more
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2017-02-17
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A skilled and engaged labour force is critical 1. Workforce Development is a broad umbrella with every sector having an important role to play. If you consider workforce development broadly it includes any actions related to education, training, and skills development, such as Kindergarten to...Read more
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