Rural Development Institute

Rural Development Institute While its primary focus is on rural and northern areas of Western Canada, RDI maintains relationships with other researchers in Canada and abroad.

Brandon University’s Rural Development Institute (RDI) is a centre for excellence in rural development helping strengthen rural and northern communities through research and information on issues unique to these areas. Established in 1989, RDI’s principle activities are designing and conducting multi-disciplinary academic and applied research on rural issues; and communicating this information to

rural community stakeholders. Priding itself on a collaborative approach, RDI encourages a multi-disciplinary research environment and promotes the development of projects with rural community stakeholders. The Institute has diverse research affiliations and multiple community and government linkages related to its rural development mandate. RDI disseminates information to a variety of constituents and stakeholders and makes research information and results widely available to the public either in printed form or by means of public lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences and website.

📣🎉 Call for Abstracts! 🎉📣 ⏩ Are you exploring topics in community capacity building, applications of new technology, and...
02/24/2025

📣🎉 Call for Abstracts! 🎉📣

⏩ Are you exploring topics in community capacity building, applications of new technology, and/ or data governance?
⏩ Want to connect and build networks with like-minded folks, focusing on rural and remote community development?
⏩Do you want to learn more about how to foster action and insight change based on research and project findings?

Make sure to check out the 2025 Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation Conference Call for Abstracts!

250 word abstracts can be submitted through the CRRF 2025 Conference website - www.crrf2025.org

Deadlines for submission are FEBRUARY 28, and MARCH 28!

We can't wait to introduce you to the heart of the prairies🌾💚

RDI is incredibly excited to be collaborating with partners and scholars to host an in-person and online event next week...
09/10/2024

RDI is incredibly excited to be collaborating with partners and scholars to host an in-person and online event next week!

⚠On Friday, September 20th⚠ three researchers from Japan will be providing presentations that highlight their insights on immigration policy and settlement practices in rural and remote communities at the Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba.

If you would like to know more, please see the provided poster with additional details - and make sure to register this week!

Hello September!📚🍂🍎Even though it's sad to say goodbye to summer, we here at RDI are so excited to see students back on ...
09/09/2024

Hello September!📚🍂🍎

Even though it's sad to say goodbye to summer, we here at RDI are so excited to see students back on the Brandon University campus! We can't wait to see what this new year brings BU

Check out our latest edition of the Student Researcher Highlight Series, featuring Fallon Brook. Fallon Brook's rural ro...
08/13/2024

Check out our latest edition of the Student Researcher Highlight Series, featuring Fallon Brook. Fallon Brook's rural roots run deep from a cattle farm in Manitoba to the Yukon. Now majoring in philosophy, she’s drawn to its endless curiosity and critical thinking. Kindly click on the link below to learn more about Fallon

https://www.brandonu.ca/rdi/files/2024/08/Highlighting-RR-Fallon-Brook.pdf

Alongside this week's CBC article, the Brandon Sun has connected with Shirlyn Kunaratnam and Dr. Wayne Kelly to share th...
08/09/2024

Alongside this week's CBC article, the Brandon Sun has connected with Shirlyn Kunaratnam and Dr. Wayne Kelly to share their insights on the impacts of foreign workers program changes.

Make sure to follow the link below for more information!

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Last week, the Eco-West project team had a productive visit to the Winnipeg Eco-West Canada office where they discussed ...
08/06/2024

Last week, the Eco-West project team had a productive visit to the Winnipeg Eco-West Canada office where they discussed the recent updates and outlined the next steps. It was a great opportunity to connect, share progress, and plan for future initiatives that aim to enhance our environmental impact.

On their way back, the team took a scenic route through the municipality of St. François Xavier and got to explore one of the many engaged municipalities!

To learn more about the Climate Change Initiative, please visit the project page hosted through RDI https://www.brandonu.ca/rdi/projects/the-climate-change-initiative/

For those of you in the Erikson area, make sure to stop into the 🎶RCMP Music Ride🎶 TONIGHT for a local market, activitie...
07/24/2024

For those of you in the Erikson area, make sure to stop into the 🎶RCMP Music Ride🎶 TONIGHT for a local market, activities and entertainment!

Thank you broadband! Yesterday we had the opportunity to visit project participants in Onanole, Manitoba and decided to ...
07/18/2024

Thank you broadband!

Yesterday we had the opportunity to visit project participants in Onanole, Manitoba and decided to have lunch and a remote work afternoon at the beautiful Lakehouse. It's always great to be in community!🌞

Is it even a team meeting if we don't have sweet treats? Thank you, Kuipers Bakery for the delicious cookies and sticky ...
07/15/2024

Is it even a team meeting if we don't have sweet treats? Thank you, Kuipers Bakery for the delicious cookies and sticky buns!

The local YWCA works hard to support those experiencing domestic and family violence in the Westman area and beyond. We ...
07/10/2024

The local YWCA works hard to support those experiencing domestic and family violence in the Westman area and beyond. We here at RDI were so excited to stop into the YWCA Chairity BBQ fundraiser this afternoon - thank you for all that you do!

Make sure to visit the YWCA for more information on upcoming events and activities: https://ywcawestman.ca/

06/27/2024

Nothing quite like heading into community visits with beautiful drives on bright sunny days☀️ this month, we had the opportunity to visit Winkler, Dauphin, and Falcon Lake for the Accommodations in Manitoba project!

See the Project Page below for more information https://www.brandonu.ca/rdi/projects/accommodation-in-manitoba/

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