R2R24 Keynote – Dr. S. Ashleigh Weeden
Dr. S. Ashleigh WeedenDay 1 Opening Keynote Address Dr. S. Ashleigh Weeden opens R2R24 with the question,“WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO MEET THIS MOMENT IN TIME?” Dr. Weeden is an…
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Story Spotlight – A Grand Thanks
We go down to the riverbanks to thinkWe go down to the riverbanks to drinkThe river washesThe river watchesGrand living and learningGrand transporting and transferringThe grand of the Grand touches…
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Community Quilt Workshop in Cambridge, July 6th, 2024
Saturday, July 6 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmJoin us at the Queen’s Square studio at the Idea Exchange in Cambridge for a Community Quilt Workshop with the Grand River…
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The Voice of the River presents: “GRAND SUMMER comes to HILLSIDE”
On Saturday, July 20, participate in telling the story of the Grand River – celebrating 30 years since its induction into the Canadian Heritage Rivers System in 1994 –by experiencing…
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Where it all began…back in Blyth
Where it all began. Back in 2014, the CCRC helped raise $5 million for the revitalization/renovation of the Blyth Memorial Community Hall, Art Gallery, Kitchen and Lower Hall. Two years…
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Welcome back Summer Student, Meagan!
Welcome back summer student Meagan Downes! Meagan joins us again as our Creative Assistant to continue supporting the development of the Grand River Community Play Project. Meagan will work alongside…
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R2R24 Early Bird Pricing Available
R2R24 Conference Tickets Available! ➡️ Full conference Early Bird pricing runs until June 30, 2024➡️ Group (10 or more from one organization) rates➡️ Students➡️ Virtual tickets are available for those…
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The Rural Assembly: Exploring Our Differences Together
We shared R2R24's conference photo, "Blue Heron in Flight" by artist Kelly Rebar. As mentioned, the Blue Heron symbolizes many things such as being present, patience, good judgment, and the ability to…
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Blue Heron in Flight – Conference Photo
We are delighted to showcase R2R24's conference photo, "Blue Heron in Flight" by artist Kelly Rebar. In some cultures, a blue heron symbolizes being present, at peace, and in balance. In others,…
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