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Destination Creation Program: 5-week online cohort starts November 3

We have a group of Saskatchewan community and economic development professionals registered for the next cohort to be held Tuesday afternoons(two-hour sessions via Zoom) starting on November 3.   New registrations will be accepted prior to October 27 - email the SEDA office at seda@seda.sk.ca 

Welcome New Alliance Member: Carlton Trail College

	Atlanta park connects people to housing An innovative strategy to improving park services as well as meeting the accelerated demand for social service supports. Read more.
	Sask Polytech's announcement reinforces need for rural hubs A new partnership with Lighthouse Labs could facilitate essential skills training across the province.  This reinforces the need for a high-speed pipeline into regional colleges and rural hubs across the province. Check out the proposed training here
	Can't see the forest for the trees? This 2019 article by Mary Doyle of Rural On Purpose has renewed relevance for leaders in 2020. Read more.
	Do you know your life's purpose? According to McKinsey research, knowing can help you navigate uncertainty, become more resilient, and live a longer life. Read more
	Corporate Member Profile HMC Management Partners Larry Lang and Dean Yaremchuk bring over 40 years of municipal, business, and economic development experience. Find out more here

Be the Changemaker Virtual Forum New Sessions Announced

Janette MacDonald of "Fight Unemployment" joins the program to discuss their innovative "Shift to Spend" programs, supporting small business resilience in Canada.  Heather Exner-Pirot of the Saskatchewan Indigenous Economic Development Network will launch a new 5 step guidebook Starting the Conversation to build partnerships with Indigenous communities. View the Program and Register Online 

Upcoming Funding Program Deadlines

Hundreds of funding programs along with corporate and charitable foundation opportunities are found in our Knowledge Centre. Here are three upcoming deadlines:

October 14 CanExport Progam

October 21 Climate Change Action & Awareness Program 

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