Envision Halifax is part of a network of community leadership initiatives across Canada:
For links to initiatives in other cities, click here.
Links to local organizations of interest:
General information about Halifax Region, including links to local government
www.halifax.ca
Greater Halifax Partnership/Regional Development Agency
The Greater Halifax Partnership is Halifax’s economic growth organization that works to keep, grow and get business in our region. Effectively engaging the business community, in partnership with the public sector, is the key to our success.
www.greaterhalifax.ca
United Way of Halifax Region
United Way of Halifax Region’s vision is to be a leader in the building of an extraordinary community. Through development and investment of resources, United Way of Halifax Region brings people and organizations together to strengthen neighbourhoods and build community capacity.
www.unitedwayhalifax.ca
Chebucto Community Net
Halifax, Nova Scotia’s non-profit, volunteer-based online provider since 1994.
www.chebucto.ns.ca
Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
www.BCCNS.com
La Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse ( FANE )
La Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse is the oldest provincial association serving the Acadian community of the province. Incorporated on October 14th, 1968 the Acadian Federation represents the interest of all Nova Scotia Acadians and French-speaking citizens.
www.federationacadienne.ca
MicMac Native Friendship Centre
www.turning-point.ca/index.php/article/view/337/1/43
Multicultural Association of Nova Scotia (MANS)
This year, MANS will mark the 22nd anniversary of its Multicultural Festival, a vibrant regional festival that celebrates our cultural diversity. The goal of the Festival is to provide a venue for intercultural exploration and understanding.
www.multifest.ca
Metropolitan Immigrant Settlement Association
The Metropolitan Immigrant Settlement Association (MISA) is a community-based organization which welcomes newcomers and recognizes their essential role in Canada.
www.misa.ns.ca
The Coast weekly newspaper
www.thecoast.ca
Black Business Initiative
The Black Business Initiative (BBI) is a province-wide business development initiative committed to fostering the growth of businesses owned by members of the Nova Scotia Black Community. BBI also places priority on educating Black business owners in the operation of their business – from marketing to budgeting to securing funding.
www.bbi.ca
Halifax Chamber of Commerce
The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is a best-practice, business advocacy organization that continuously strives to make Halifax an even more attractive city in which to live, work and play. The Chamber Together the almost 2,000 member businesses and their over 93,000 employees, act as a single powerful voice through the Chamber to promote local business interests.
www.halifaxchamber.com
Shambhala Institute
Welcome to the Shambhala Institute, an international network of people, projects, and programs actively engaged in the organizational and societal challenges of our time. The Institute is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on the east coast of Canada.
www.shambhalainstitute.org
YMCA
Our YMCA is a charitable association of volunteers and staff dedicated to the development of individuals and communities in spirit, mind and body.
www.ymcahrm.ns.ca
Links to organizations of interest in Nova Scotia:
Tatamagouche Centre
Overlooking Tatamagouche Bay where two rivers merge, our year-round education, retreat and conference centre is a natural gathering place in a relaxed and picturesque setting. We present over 50 programs each year, host over 100 groups, and offer self-contained, private retreat space.
www.tatacentre.ca
The Shire
The purpose of the Shire is to be a gathering ground for the study and practice of how to build a sustainable human future.
www.oftheshire.org
Other mentors, allies and influences:
Imagine Chicago
National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation (US)
Open Space World
Open Space World Map
World Cafe
Chaordic Commons
The Shambhala Institute for Authentic Leadership
Appreciative Inquiry Canada
Be The Change
Pioneers of Change
The Hub
Leadership Canada
Ruumliloojad
Schumacher Society
Baraka
Common Purpose
Non Violent Communication
Kaos Pilots
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
