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Fogo Island

In a country full of tiny, remote communities, Newfoundland’s tiny Fogo Island has to rank among the smallest and hardest to get to. Devastated by the collapse of the cod fishery in the 1990s, Fogo today is an inspiring example of how rural communities can be brought back to life. In this video, native Fogo Islander Zita…

BC Rural Centre

Heidi Khokhar

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Eugene, Oregon-based Rural Development Initiatives (RDI), has supported the creation of resilient rural communities in Oregon and northern California for over 25 years. Through programs such as WealthWorks Northwest, Rural Economic Vitality Workshops, and First Impressions, RDI has forged lasting working relationships with dozens of rural communities and stakeholders. Its Leadership Development program has provided services…