Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts

🎨 Last month, CNCLT collaborated with ArtsBuild Ontario to present the webinar, "SPRE 102: Owning, Renting & Community Land Trusts." CNCLT's Jane O'Brien Davis did a walkthrough of the world of community land trusts, offering insight into creative financing solutions such as planning for repayment, community bonds, and essential risk mitigation strategies, and how the model has been used in arts and culture contexts. If you missed the webinar, check out the recording here: bit.ly/abowebinar

🌱 In Soil-darity is back! 🌱 Join us for the second edition of our webinar series exploring the power of community-owned farmlands! This time, we’re featuring: 🍂 All Our Relations Land Trust – An Indigenous-led land trust in Katarokwi (Kingston, ON) working towards food sovereignty and biodiversity. 📅 April 3 | 12-1:30 PM (ET)  🔗 https://lnkd.in/ePCmNWdt 📖 The Agricultural CLT Handbook – A new resource on how land trusts can support farmers, rural communities, and food justice.  📅 April 8 | 1-2:30 PM (ET) 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eW9zSNwm Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on land, stewardship, and sustainability! 🌍✨ In partnership with the National Farmers Foundation with support from Catherine Donnelly Foundation #CommunityLandTrusts #FoodSovereignty #LandJustice

Have you heard of the G.R.E.A.T. housing project? Permanently affordable, low-carbon, rural housing—sounds pretty incredible, right? 🌱🏡 This project brings together: 🌎 The land – stewarded by Muskoka Community Land Trust 💰 The funding – raised through an investment co-op 🏘️ The homes – built to passive housing standards for maximum sustainability It’s an inspiring model for how communities can create housing that’s truly affordable, climate-friendly, and community-owned. 🎥 Check out this short explainer video: https://lnkd.in/ecfRHDi2 🌐 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emPxdyhe

The Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts has developed a series of research studies that provide new insights into Community Land Trusts across Canada. https://lnkd.in/g-VWr8MA

Amidst the current climate, strong advocacy skills are more valuable than ever – across many of our related sectors with pressing issues. We've partnered with the team at the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association to provide a pair of foundational workshops on effective advocacy. Advocacy 101 🗣️ New to advocacy? Unsure of how to get your point across to an MP or government official? Our Advocacy 101 session will give you an introduction into how government works and how we can be effective advocates for change. This session is perfect for advocacy newbies or those looking to refresh on the basics. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eAM-wcrD Advocacy 201 🗣️ (For CNCLT Members) Join us or Advocacy 201 to level up your advocacy skills and engage your peers in problem-solving scenarios designed to sharpen your advocacy expertise. We will share some key insights about how to best tailor your message to different decision-makers in government and we might be able to work together collectively to build a strong advocacy voice for community land trusts in Canada. This session is suitable for those who have some advocacy experience and those who participated in Advocacy 101. This session is for CNCLT members. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e9n3KVh3

📢 Request for Proposals, Strategic Plan Development for Sundance Commons We're boosting a RFP by member org Sundance Commons – share widely! Sundance Commons is seeking an experienced consultant to develop a strategic plan, including a fundraising strategy, to guide the growth of the organization over the next 5 years. About Sundance Commons: Sundance Commons is a non-profit organization that works to address systemic barriers in agriculture by promoting equitable land access and sustainable farming practices. Sundance Commons offers comprehensive support to new farmers who face barriers to entry into the sector. Through educational programs, long-term land leases, and infrastructure support, Sundance Commons aims to foster diverse, regenerative farming communities across southwestern Ontario. We are committed to transforming the agricultural landscape by empowering marginalized farmers and promoting a sustainable, inclusive food system. 🌱 More info in the doc below. Applications due by March 28, 2025.

CNCLT looks forward to taking part in the Housing Justice Conference this March 7-9 in Montréal. CNCLT will be speaking on a panel about the decommodification of housing, alongside our allies Brique par brique. You can check out our session (and more) here: https://lnkd.in/eEtxpfgU

Big shoes to fill over at the Community Land Trust foundation of BC. Tiffany, your leadership and impact is immeasurable, both at the land trust and the Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts. Thank you for being both a champion and innovator of community housing land trusts in Canada.

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Are you a communications whiz with a knack for creating compelling content? How about a "people-person" able to engage our membership in virtual settings? Or, maybe you're a veteran grant writer able to secure the bag and keep our funders happy? The Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts is seeking to hire a Communications and Engagement Specialist! 🕒 30 hours per week (M-Th) 💰 $28-32 per hour 📍 Remote, anywhere in Canada 📅 Apply by February 9 at 11:59 PM (ET) Bilingualism (FR/EN) is a major asset! Full details: https://lnkd.in/eUTSnpSA Questions can be forwarded to nat@communityland.ca