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Relational Design Lab is a research and development lab focused on belonging and technology.

We collect, cultivate, and conduct research on small groups, networks, communities of practice, technology design patterns, and living systems.

We prototype and build digital and social technologies to support being together. We support the development of community-owned technology.

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Relational Design Lab is a research and development lab focused on belonging and technology.

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Decentralized web and community collaboration in Vancouver|

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Better Work Together – Enspiral [PDF book]

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Better Work Together – Enspiral [PDF book]

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How the power of Community can transform your business.

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Governing the Commons – Elinor Ostroem [Book]

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Governing the Commons – Elinor Ostroem [Book]

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"Dr. Ostroem first describes three models most frequently used as the foundation for recommending state or market solutions. She then outlines theoretical and empirical alternatives to these models in order to illustrate the diversity of possible solutions. In the following chapters she uses institutional analysis to examine different ways - both successful and unsuccessful - of governing the commons. In contrast to the propositions of the " tragedy of the commons" argument. common-pool problems sometimes are solved by voluntary organizations rather than by a coercive state. Among the cases considered are communal tenure in meadows and forest, irrigation communities and other water rights. and fisheries. Governing the Commons makes a major contribution to the analytical literature on institutions and to our understanding of human cooperation."

Also can be found here: https://www.ebooks.com/en-ca/book/2239253/governing-the-commons/elinor-ostrom/?_c=1

Audible:

https://www.audible.ca/?ref=Adbl_ip_rdr_from_US&source_code=CANGBHP09121700NN&ipRedirectFrom=US&ipRedirectOriginalURL=pd%2FGoverning-the-Commons-Audiobook%2FB0DD924FV3

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https://virl.bc.ca/

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https://www.nanaimo.ca/public-safety/community-safety-and-wellbeing/community-and-social-service-programs/surviving-in-nanaimo-guide

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https://www.canada.ca/en/services/policing/emergencies/preparedness/get-prepared/emergency-preparedness-week.html

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🌿🪶✨🌎 Earth & Nature Constellation Work for the Catstream & Nanaimo 🌿🪶✨🌎  June 1, 2026

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🌿🪶✨🌎 Earth & Nature Constellation Work for the Catstream & Nanaimo 🌿🪶✨🌎  June 1, 2026

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Monday, June 1 2026

12pm — 6pm

with Potluck Snacks & Potluck Dinner after.

By invitation Earth & Nature Constellation Facilitator Susan Schlosser is coming from Oregon to the Island to do Systemic Constellation work with the intention of seeing and healing wounds that the land has taken over time. Listening to the messages and wisdom from the land spirits and entities and ancient residents of the place.

About Susan Schlosser:

https://truenatureconstellations.com/

WHAT TO EXPECT:

We are hoping to dedicate one constellation to what we know as the Catstream, focussing on listening to what is entailed in a renaming and one constellation with the larger weather systems around Nanaimo.

I got to experience Susan’s powerful constellation work two years ago in Chaco Canyon in New Mexico. It’s wild.

WHAT TO BRING:

Suggested Donation: 40–80$ – so we can pay Susan and cover any side costs.

We are aiming for 10–15 people.

Ideally people have previous constellation experience * see below for that. :)

Food for snacks and potluck dinner.

Also Susan and Jan Hull will offer Earth & Nature Constellation the weekend before in Duncan at Eagle’s Nest

May 28–30. Details & Prices for that will be announced soon. For participation in this previous in-depth constellation experience is definitely required.

Write to nanaimo.constellations@gmail.com if you want to sign up or just be kept in the loop.

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CoGoCi – Community Governance Circle – get in touch if you want to join future events

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CoGoCi – Community Governance Circle – get in touch if you want to join future events

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Message Jenni Ottilie if you are interested in future gatherings around this:

www.ottilie.cc

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Nanaimo Food Hub | Working on Food Security for Nanaimo

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Nanaimo Food Hub | Working on Food Security for Nanaimo

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Working on networking Farmers, market and foo growing opportunities with "consumers"

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Nanaimo Food Hub | summer farm market | 3460 Jingle Pot Road, Nanaimo C, BC, Canada

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Nanaimo Food Hub supports regenerative farming by connecting local farmers and food producers with the community. Explore fresh, local food, fair market access, and innovative aggregation and distribution services across the Nanaimo region.