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JULY / JUILLET
AUGUST / AOÛT
73rd Annual Meeting of the Rural Sociological Society: How Flat is Rural? Diversity in the Age of
Globalization
August 12-15 – Atlanta, GA
http://www.ruralsociology.us/
The theme of the 2010 RSS meetings offers an opportunity to examine a great many aspects of rural life in the
context of globalization and growing diversity.
Institute of Public Administration of Canada’s Annual Conference : Guardians of Our Communities, from
Local to Global / Congrès annuel de l’Institut d’administration publique du Canada: Gardiens et gardiennes
de nos communautés : du niveau local à l’échelle mondiale
August 22-25 – Ottawa, ON
http://www.ipac.ca/2010/home_en.html
http://www.ipac.ca/2010/home_fr.html
The conference will build understanding on how we define communities when they are no longer simply geographic or
cultural, but increasingly interest-based and virtual. It will build an understanding of who are the guardians, and define
the roles of public, non-profit and private sectors.
Le Congrès nous aidera à mieux comprendre comment nous définissons nos communautés lorsqu’elles ne sont plus
uniquement enracinées dans la géographie ou la culture, mais qu’elles se fondent de plus en plus sur des réalités
virtuelles et axées sur le bien commun. Il offrira une vision commune de qui sont les gardiens et gardiennes de nos
communautés, et aidera à définir les rôles des secteurs public, à but non lucratif et privé.
SEPTEMBER / SEPTEMBRE
22e colloque du Réseau québécois de Villes et Villages en santé: Bâtir des communautés solidaires une
utopie possible
Du 16 au 17 septembre – Rivière-du-Loup (QC)
http://www.rqvvs.qc.ca/colloque/colloque_2010.asp
Dans un contexte social et économique en pleine ébullition, projets et stratégies se multiplient dans les milieux de vie
pour développer la participation citoyenne, le sens de la communauté et la solidarité. Le colloque 2010 du Réseau
québécois de Villes et Villages en santé souhaite susciter une réflexion sur le vivre-ensemble et sur nos tactiques
pour susciter l’engagement citoyen et la solidarité.
Innovation and Creativity : Key Drivers of Economic Development / Innovation et créativité: Principaux
moteurs du développement économique
September 18-21 – Québec, QC
http://www.edac.ca/assets/conference2010/2010%20English%20Conference%20Agenda.pdf
http://www.edac.ca/assets/conference2010/2010%20French%20Conference%20Agenda.pdf
The Economic Developers Association of Canada Annual Conference. Themes: Culture, cultural industries and
economic development; Technology, innovation and creativity and Integrating creativity and innovation into our daily
routines.
Conférence de l’Association canadienne de développement économique (ACDE). Thèmes : Créativité et
développement économique; Créativité et développement économique; Technologies, innovation et créativité;
Intégrer la créativité et l'innovation à son quotidien.
Identité, Qualité et Compétitivité Territoriale - Développement économique et cohésion dans les territoires
alpins
Du 20 au 22 septembre – Acoste (Italie)
http://asrdlf2010.let.fr/
Colloque de l'Association de science régionale de langue française. Le colloque portera plus particulièrement sur les
thématiques suivantes: Une comparaison des politiques de compétitivité territoriale (des districts et SPL aux pôles de
compétitivité ; comparaison des systèmes d'innovation) ; L’aménagement du territoire et les politiques de
développement durable ; L' économie des régions alpines et les politiques pour la montagne.
Littoral 2010: Adapting to Global Change at the Coast: Leadership, Innovation and Investment
September 21-23 – London, England
http://www.coastnet.org.uk/Littoral2010
The aim of the conference is to develop a holistic view of the priorities for integrated management across the social,
political, economic and environmental divides that uniquely characterise the coast. The themes of the conference
reflect the three aspects of global change: Global change and managing environmental risk; Developing the marine
and coastal economy and Tackling inequality in coastal communities.
Landscape Ecology International Conference
September 21-27 – Braganca, Portugal
http://www.ipb.pt/iufro2010/
Ongoing changes driven by environmental, technological, political, economic and social factors produce additional
challenges for forest landscape ecologists. This conference aims to bring together scientists, planners, and managers
in order to share science and experiences on approaches, methods and tools to assess change, to forecast change in
structures and processes, and to optimize goods and services provided at multiscale-multifunctional levels.
Conférence internationale: Quel projet de société pour demain? Coopératives, mutuelles et territoires :
enjeux, défis et alternatives
Du 22 au 23 septembre – Levis (QC)
http://www.projetdesociete.coop/
Coopératives, mutuelles et territoires : enjeux, défis et alternatives organisée par l’ARUC Développement territorial et
coopération - Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité.
New Paradigms: The Practice of Economic Development in a Changed Landscape: 2010 International
Economic Development Conference
September 26-29 – Columbus, OH
http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConference/index.html
At the world's largest gathering of economic developers, we will discuss the new paradigms of economic development:
new tools for recovery, new uses to revitalize the economy, new ventures to combat unemployment, and new
directions in rapidly changing times.
Regional Land Use Planning in a Global Economy: Canadian Institute of Forestry Conference
September 27-29 – Jasper, AB
http://www.cif-ifc.org/uploads//Website_Assets/japser_ad.pdf
An opportunity to discuss land management issues in the heart of Jasper National Park.
Embracing Change: Council for the Advancement of Native Economic Development Officers Annual
Conference
September 27-30 – Niagara Falls, ON
http://www.edo.ca/conference/2010
The CANDO conference is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal community economic development
and speak with the people directly involved in improving the economic viability of Canada’s Aboriginal communities.
The Economic Edge '10: It's Canada vs the World, are you in?
September 28 – Ottawa, ON
http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/upcoming-events/C159/the-economic-edge-10/
Presented by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the economic edge is a national business summit for Canada’s
most influential business leaders, politicians and academics. The successful 2009 inaugural event saw panellists
discuss Canadian competitiveness, the ability to innovate and become more productive, and the economic prosperity
of all Canadians.
The Sustainability of Australia’s Country Towns: The Third National Country Towns Conference
September 30-October 1 – Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
http://www.awia.org.au/images/Sustainable%20Country%20Towns%20Call%20for%20Abstracts.pdf
This conference will explore how the diversity of country towns across the nation are responding to the call for a
sustainable future. The many different perspectives will be used to build a framework that shows the choices
communities have to work together and with governments to realize this outcome.
Revitalize! Economic Renewal. Quality of Life. Heritage Buildings. 2010 Heritage Canada Foundation
Conference / Revitalisons! Relance économique. Qualité de vie. Bâtiments patrimoniaux. La conférence 2010
de la fondation Héritage Canada
September 30-October 2 – St. John's, NL
http://www.heritagecanada.org/eng/conference.html
http://www.heritagecanada.org/fre/conf.html
Join us on a voyage of discovery as we explore how heritage buildings, social innovation, civic engagement and
collaboration can work together to create prosperous and liveable communities.
Partez avec nous à la découverte! Nous explorerons des moyens de concilier patrimoine bâti, innovation sociale,
engagement citoyen et collaboration pour créer des communautés prospères où il fait bon vivre.
OCTOBER / OCTOBRE
Under Western Skies: Climate, Culture and Change in Western North America
October 13-16 – Calgary, AB
http://www.skies.mtroyal.ca/
This interdisciplinary and cross-cultural gathering welcomes presentations on the environmental challenges now
faced by diverse populations, both human and nonhuman, in the Western lands of Canada, the United States, and
Mexico.
On the Bright Side, Rural Canada Works / Le Canada rural: ça marche! Découvrez ses atouts
October 14-16 – Brandon, MB
http://www2.brandonu.ca/organizations/rdi/crrf2010english.asp
http://www2.brandonu.ca/organizations/rdi/crrf2010francais.asp
This conference features examples of practitioners, leaders, decision makers, and academics who are actively
designing rural futures – some do it yourself while others plan, and some are partnering. They are building on existing
infrastructure, navigating success by discovering and making better use of social, environmental, and economic
assets, and finding new ways to engage and enspirit people to sustain rural places.
Cette conférence nous présente des exemples des praticiens, des dirigeants, des décideurs, et des universitaires qui
conçoivent activement les avenirs ruraux – quelques-uns les actualisent pendant que d'autres les organisent, et
quelques-uns travaillent en partenariat. Ils construisent sur et rehaussent l'infrastructure existante, gèrent le succès
en découvrant et faisant un meilleur usage des atouts sociaux, environnementaux et économiques, et trouvent de
nouvelles façons de générer l’engagement des gens et de soutenir les localités rurales.
What if we are not planning to survive and who is planning our future anyway?
October 17-20 – Lake Louise, AB
http://www.aacip.com/public/conferences.html
Alberta association of the Canadian Institute of Planners. In a world that is constantly changing, building resilient
people and resilient communities is vital. We are inventive, resourceful, creative, skilful and clever people who notice
what is happening in our communities. We strive for purposeful decision-making and action. We see a better way to
create our future together.
Managing the Urban Rural Interface: Strategies and Tools for Urban Development and Sustainable Peri-urban
Land Use Relationships
October 19-22 – Copenhagen, Denmark
http://www.plurel.net/Default.aspx?id=87
The conference aims to present the status of scientific approaches to assess the peri-urban land-use relationships
and associated effects on sustainability; to set the agenda for future research in the field, and to enhance international
research cooperation.
Unwrap the Research: What now for Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo?
October 22-24 – Fort McMurray, AB
http://www.crsc.ualberta.ca/unwraptheresearch.cfm
This conference offers a unique opportunity for social researchers and local residents to share and learn from
research conducted in Fort McMurray and the oil sands region of Alberta. These and other topics will be covered:
Education in a resource economy; Mobile workers; Immigrants in the service sector; Social meanings of environment
etc.
19th National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation: Bold Ideas, Big Challenges:
Rural and Urban Synergies
October 24-27 – Burlington, VT
http://trbruralconference.org/
The conference includes information on planning and design; policy, funding and finance; rural transportation in
today's operating environment; technology; and special issues in rural transportation.
26th Annual Conference Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
October 28-30 – Calgary, AB
http://www.ccsbe2010.info/
Themes: Entrepreneurship education; Social entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurship and public policy; Family Business;
Financing start-up and post-start up ventures; Diversity in Entrepreneurship; Green Entrepreneurship and Resource
based Entrepreneurship.
17th Inuit Studies Conference: Inuit and the Aboriginal World / 17e Congrès d’études Inuit: Les Inuit et le
monde autochtone
October 28-30 – Val d'Or, QC
http://www.uqat.ca/isc-cei-2010
The intention is to mobilize the knowledge accumulated up to now in the perspective of exploring the common
preoccupations of the Inuit and the other Aboriginal peoples throughout the world, and particularly their neighbors, the
First Nations of Canada and of Alaska, the Sami and other circumpolar peoples. Sub-themes include: issues related
to languages and cultures, identity, the environment, climate changes, health, economic development and the
development of tourism as well as public services and public policy.
NOVEMBER / NOVEMBRE
Outlook 2010: Are we more powerful together? Atlantic Canada's Business Outlook Conference
November 1 – Halifax, NS
November 2 – St. John's, NL
November 4 – Saint John, NB
November 5 – Charlottetown, PE
http://www.apec-econ.ca/eventoverview.asp?parentID=100
The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council's Outlook Conference will address these key questions: When will economic
conditions improve and what will be the key drivers behind the recovery? What long-term impacts will the current
recession have on Atlantic Canada’s economic prospects? How are Atlantic businesses positioning themselves to
take advantage of new growth opportunities?
Regional Development Agencies: The Next Generation Networking, Knowledge and Regional Change
November 17-19 – Volterra, Italy
http://www.regional-studies-assoc.ac.uk/events/pdfs/17092010-cfp.pdf
Across Europe, regional development agencies (RDAs) have become a central feature of regional policy, both as
innovative policy-makers and as the implementers of programmes and initiatives originating from the national or
European level. The aim of the conference is to explore responses of RDAs to these changes in order to establish
current challenges and future opportunities.
A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium. Biodiversity: Connecting People, Land and Water
November 17-19 – Alliston, ON
http://www.latornell.ca/
The theme of biodiversity will be explored through various Symposium’s sessions including: Watershed Management;
Water; Biodiversity; Inspiring Sustainability; Natural Heritage and Community Stewardship.
International Arctic Conference: Geopolitical Issues and Equations in the 21st Century
November 22-25 – Lyon, France
http://www.pacte.cnrs.fr/spip.php?article2268
The Conference is organised around four themes - The Arctic: a geographic space in transformation; The Native
peoples, political actors; Frontiers and international law and Regional and international regulations.
Growing Beyond Oil: Delivering our Energy Future: 7th Annual Canadian Renewable Fuels Summit
November 29-30 – Gatineau, QC
http://www.greenfuels.org/events.php
The Summit attracts participants from all levels of the ethanol and biodiesel industries, including grain and cellulose
ethanol producers, biodiesel producers, Canada's leading petroleum companies, and agriculture associations.
JANUARY / JANVIER
5th Annual Conference - Arctic Frontiers: The Arctic in the Earth System perspective: the role of tipping
points
January 23-29 – Tromso, Norway
http://www.arcticfrontiers.com/
Policy section: Arctic Tipping Points January 24 -25. Research section: The Arctic in the Earth System perspective:
the role of tipping points January 26 - 28. Four themes are: Ice-ocean-atmosphere interactions in the Arctic; Marine
ecosystems and fisheries; Socioeconomic and institutional perspectives and People of the North.
Polar World's Conference: Environmental and Social Sciences to Understand Observed Changes
January 26-28 – Paris, France
http://thema.univ-fcomte.fr/polarworlds-2011/accueil_en.html
The focus of this conference is Conference is to account for observed changes in the polar regions with a joint
environmental and social perspective. By the use of interdisciplinary sessions, it will give an overview of certainties
and uncertainties in current mutations.