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For anyone interested in learning more about some of the innovative ways Indigenous communities in northern Canada are addressing local food, energy, housing and other social issues! CECNB is very pleased to bring author Shaun Loney to Fredericton on May 8th for a one-day workshop AN ARMY OF PROBLEM SOLVERS: RECONCILIATION AND THE SOLUTIONS ECONOMY. Shaun is the co-founder of several of Canada's most successful Indigenous social enterprises including Aki Energy, Aki Food, BUILD, Manitoba Green Retrofit, and others that train and employ marginalized people. Please share with others!

What's in OFF GRID EAST COAST this month? What you need to know about batteries, renewable heating options, raising chickens for meat, how to extend your garden's growing season, preserving winter herbs, and Royden Brien's solar-heated home! http://online.flipbuilder.com/yvic/euxa/#p=2

One day a couple of weeks ago, the Off Grid East Coast team was sitting around planning our next edition of the magazine (due out on St. Patrick’s Day), when someone said, Wouldn’t it be great to take some of the favorite stories and articles from the first two issues and produce a Special Edition for our readers in February? So voila!!! Here is a must-read collection of thoughtful, insightful pieces written by and for people living on the east coast who are walking the walk on their journeys towards sustainability. Solar, micro hydro, wood bio-energy, permaculture, passive homes, wild edibles, urban chicken-keeping, and so much more! We hope you enjoy this special edition and please pass it along to others! www.offgrideastcoast.com

Read our December issue for lots of fun ideas and tips to keep it green this holiday season! Learn about green wrapping, all the must-have Off-The-Grid Christmas gifts, tree cutting tips and much more! www.offgrideastcoast.com

Want to learn about living off-grid in the Maritimes? Check out our new (free) online magazine Off Grid East Coast and become more sustainable!