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“Celebrating Uncle John” book published

Posted on 2017/12/18 by workshop

“Celebrating Uncle John” has been published. It is a booklet of photos and stories celebrating John’s contributions to our lives – with a special focus on the many ways he has engaged with his nieces, nephews, and niece-nephew wannabes. You … Continue reading →

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Présentation au séminaire CRDT

Posted on 2017/11/17 by workshop

Ma présentation au séminaire CRDT est maintenant disponible en français et en anglais: Reimer, Bill (2017) “La politique rurale québécoise: le liens rural-urban” Présentation keynote à la Séminaire du CRDT, Ste-Foy, QC, Nov 16. [English version]

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Fran’s retirement

Posted on 2017/11/10 by workshop

Fran (my wife of 50 years) retired on September 1st. In recognition, I produced a booklet celebrating her career in sex work research and advocacy since 1967. It includes a brief summary of the many issues and events related to … Continue reading →

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Digital Tools for Partnerships

Posted on 2016/10/23 by workshop

On October 14th, I was on a panel entitled “Digital Communications for Organizational Development: The Case of Rural Networks” at the CRRF 28th annual Conference in Guelph, ON. You can see my speaking notes via this link. You can also … Continue reading →

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Homa Hoodfar released

Posted on 2016/10/04 by workshop

I am delighted to report that my colleague and friend, Dr. Homa Hoodfar, has finally been released from an Iranian prison after 112 days. You can read about her release via this link. She is recovering well and looking forward … Continue reading →

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Elaine books added

Posted on 2016/09/18 by workshop

I have added three books from Elaine that document the Dumville-Clark-Parker family connections in photos, stories, and documents. You can look at them via this link.

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Presentations at IRSA2016

Posted on 2016/08/13 by workshop

I was involved in two sessions at the International Rural Sociology Associations meetings in Toronto in August 10-13, 2016. You can take a look at my presentation notes by clicking on the links below. Reimer, Bill (2016) “Introduction to Panel … Continue reading →

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Para- and Hang-gliding above Sicamous

Posted on 2016/07/25 by workshop

While enjoying a tour of the back roads around Sicamous we came across a number of hang-gliders jumping off the local mountain. I put together a short video of their launches. You can check it out on You-Tube via https://youtu.be/PRLbv8MtOB8.

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Do rural communities matter? – Implications for agricultural policy

Posted on 2016/07/19 by workshop

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture asked me to provide some reflections on Canadian agriculture from a community-based perspective. On July 18th I spoke to their Rural Policy Committee at their meeting in Calgary. You can see the slides and notes … Continue reading →

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Understanding Social Capital for Community Development Policy

Posted on 2016/07/16 by workshop

I prepared a 20-minute video presentation for the Human and Social Capital session at the ICRPS 2016 Summer School in Alaska. Henry Penn was my co-presenter for this session. You can view the video by clicking here. To see the … Continue reading →

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Homa Hoodfar’s Incarceration

Posted on 2016/06/12 by workshop

My colleague and friend, Dr. Homa Hoodfar has been held in Tehran’s Evin prison since June 6th on unclear charges. Amnesty International considers her to be a prisoner of conscience. I have known Homa since 1990, when she came to … Continue reading →

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State of Rural Canada 2015 Presentation

Posted on 2016/05/28 by workshop

On May 19th, Ryan Gibson, Sean Markey, and I presented a session at the ECONOUS2016 conference (CEDNet) on the State of Rural Canada Report that was prepared by CRRF in time for the last election. You can see the slides … Continue reading →

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Comments on Fort McMurray Wildfire

Posted on 2016/05/28 by workshop

As a result of my participation on Judith Kulig’s rural wildfire research team (http://www.ruralwildfire.ca/) I was interviewed for a dozen CBC programs. Most of them asked similar questions about the long term impacts on the mental health of community members. … Continue reading →

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Dorothy Shaver Memorial Materials

Posted on 2016/05/03 by workshop

On Saturday May 2nd we gathered at West Point Grey United Church to celebrate the life of Dorothy (Heald) Shaver. You will find materials from that event below. Order of Service Scripture Reading (Peter Shaver) Poem (Penny Shaver) Selected Readings … Continue reading →

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Mooseless in Mooseland

Posted on 2016/05/03 by workshop

In the summer of 2013, Fran and I traveled with Thomas from Montréal to St John’s, NL in our 1984 Westfalia. As one might expect the adventure had its share of surprises, breakdowns, visits, lovely encounters, and discoveries. Using Thom’s … Continue reading →

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