Building vision, voice and leadership for a strong and vibrant rural and northern Ontario. Charitable organization. Administrator of @AALP and more! #ruralON
Based in Guelph, Ontario
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Meet Melinda Zurbrigg of St. Marys, ON, a leader in #AALPClass21. After studying Architectural Technology & Agricultural Business Management at Fanshawe College, she now works as a Business Banking Relationship Manager at Libro Credit Union. bit.ly/AALP22
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Le tableau de bord Bien-être des collectivités informe sur l’environnement : les indicateurs clés portent sur le développement durable, la biodiversité, la résilience climatique. Prenons des décisions fondées sur les données pour nos collectivités. bit.ly/4wkHmFS
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Explore our Community Wellbeing Dashboard to dive into key environmental indicators that support sustainable development, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Let’s make data driven decisions that benefit our communities and the planet. ❤️🌎➡️bit.ly/3ZLFhVc
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We're excited to be joining the National Housing Day Conference on Nov 25! This virtual event will spotlight innovative housing solutions from across Canada, from tiny homes and co-operative housing to land trusts, modular builds & creative funding models. bit.ly/4AF6hGR
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🌟Introducing 2026 Rural Change Maker–Kurstin Salisbury! Kurstin is a homegrown resident of Hastings County and currently works as the Senior Manager for the Centre for Healthy Communities, a social innovation research centre at Loyalist College.
#LeadYourFuture #RCM5
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Did you know GivingTuesday is on December 1? #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Let’s celebrate generosity and turn kindness into action!
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If you’re ready to grow beyond your current role and help shape the future of Ontario’s agri-food sector, AALP is your next big opportunity. AALP is a place to explore big ideas, grow as a leader, and connect with people who are ready to make a difference➡️bit.ly/AALP22
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Only ONE WEEK to go!
We’re just one week away from our upcoming webinar, “Narratives of Rural Healthcare Recruitment and Retention.” This webinar will focus on themes emerging from the stories of early career healthcare professionals who provide their services in rural regions.
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🌟Introducing 2026 Rural Change Maker–Joshua Young! ! A proud Northerner with deep ties to Northern Ontario’s rural communities, Josh studied Land Use Planning at Mohawk College and now works as an independent planning consultant.
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THANK YOU Rural Change Maker Partner Amsey Maracle, for supporting rural youth and sharing your expertise in the upcoming Learning Lab: Civic Engagement Action labs.
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Join us for a Wing Night at Dooly’s in Ottawa. Reconnect with AALP alumni, program facilitators, and friends while celebrating shared experiences and lasting connections over wings and a few games of pool🍗. Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP by Nov 8th➡️
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THANK YOU Rural Change Maker Partner Darcy Gray, for supporting rural youth and sharing your expertise in the upcoming Learning Lab: Civic Engagement Action labs.
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🌟Introducing 2026 Rural Change Maker–Jordyn Domio! Raised on a Niagara fruit farm, Jordyn champions agriculture through leadership with the Niagara Federation of Agriculture and Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario, helping shape policy and meaningful dialogue.
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Happy Halloween from the ROI Team! We hope everyone has a safe and spooktacular day👻🍬. We can’t wait to see all the pumpkins glowing tonight! Here’s a peek at our own gourd-geous creations🎃.
#Halloween #RuralOntario #JackOlanterns #RuralCommunities #TrickOrTreat
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Introducing 2026 Rural Change Maker – Jasmine Muszik! Jasmine works as the Agriculture Specialist with the Region of Waterloo at Doon Heritage Village, where she manages two barns and a variety of farm animals.
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Applications are OPEN! Join an upcoming information session to learn what’s ahead for Class 22 of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) and how you can get involved. To register, please visit ruralontarioinstitute.ca/eve…
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Grow with passion🌱 Lead with purpose🚀
Ontario’s agri-food sector and rural communities need leaders with new ideas and bold ways of moving forward. The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) can help you get there.
Apply today for Class 22!🔗 ruralontarioinstitute.ca/aal…
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Help us #LiftUpThroughLearning the 24 emerging leaders of change who have begun their leadership journey on a shared mission to give back to their communities. Help us reach our goal for learning resources, including curriculum supplies and materials➡️bit.ly/4hLDzvi
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Journée nationale de l'Internet ! 💻Saviez-vous que plus de 24 000 foyers ruraux n'ont pas accès à Internet en Ontario ? Découvrez combien de personnes dans votre collectivité bénéficient d'un accès rapide et fiable à Internet dans fiche d'information ➡️ bit.ly/3NO0hYP
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Today is National Internet Day!💻Did you know over 24,000 rural households lack internet access in Ontario? Reliable, fast, & affordable internet is essential for economic wellbeing & overall quality of life. Discover key insights in our internet factsheet bit.ly/3NO0hYP
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