Dependency – truth or illusion
Western governments are presently redefining, revamping, and restructuring social programs and economic development activities in order to deal with an issue which is as old as mankind itself. The present …
Change – challenge and opportunity
Economic and political changes are culminating in phenomenal challenges to individuals and communities everywhere. This is most evident in underdeveloped rural regions. The economic growth and expansion of the past …
Rural Communities – creating a stable environment
We happen to be living in one of the most interesting periods in human history. Societal shifts unlike any we have witnessed before are testing and stretching our ability …
One Community’s Story – Trepassey, NL
One Community’s Story This small community in Newfoundland has a population of approximately 1,500 people and serves a region of some 4,000. My introduction to the extent of their dilemma …
People Without Boundaries – redefining our identity
Globalization and the global community are words used to address a phenomenon causing the breakdown of geographical boundaries among the nation states of the world. We are slow to recognize …