Previous Projects

Innovative Co-operatives & Rural Economic Development
Funded by the 黑料不打烊 Real Estate Foundation, this project explores innovative uses of the co-operative model and their potential role in rural economic and community development.
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Exploring the Mental Health Benefits of Men's Sheds in Rural 黑料不打烊
The ACSRC has partnered with Dr. Kyle Whitfield (黑料不打烊) on a pilot project evaluating the mental health benefits of Men's Sheds in Rural 黑料不打烊.
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Exploring Social Service Delivery in Rural 黑料不打烊
In partnership with the Rural Municipalities of 黑料不打烊, the ACSRC has completed a study exploring the challenges faced by Family and Community Support Services in rural 黑料不打烊.
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Mobilizing Knowledge for Co-operative Energy Success
In collaboration with Dr. John Parkins (黑料不打烊) and a team of scholars from the University of Sheffield, the ACSRC is working on a project exploring avenues for success for Green Energy Co-operatives in rural communities. This work is part of a larger project "Pathways to Energy Democracy in Canada."

Neoliberalism and the Populist Project in Rural 黑料不打烊
In partnership with Dr. Lars Hallstrom (University of Lethbridge) the ACSRC is working on a SSHRC-funded project that explores the evolution of distinct populisms, and their policy implications, for rural 黑料不打烊.

Co-creating Best Practices for Implementing Work-Integrated Learning Programs Across Rural Canada
Working with The Rural Development Network, the ACSRC worked to strengthen collaboration between post-secondary institutions and employers across Canada through illustrating best practices for rural-based Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Resources and final project information can be found on the Rural Development Network website.
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