We are a solidarity cooperative of just over 20 people who purchased 700+ acres of Land in the Gatineau Hills. We intend to “disown” at least half of the Land and include it in a Land Trust for the Algonquin nation or people in it. We would like the other half to be part agricultural incubator (fruit, vegetables, nuts, animal sanctuary – respecting animal safe space), part semi-private event space mostly for education, part ecosystem restoration/preservation (especially the waterfront and marsh lands), and part intentional community. We have members who are interested in different aspects of the project (not all members will be living onsite).
The intentional community will hopefully have a shared community centre with apartments and rooms for rent, a multiplex, a tiny home pad, and low-impact-off-grid options (the members could own their own small dwellings but would rent the Land from the coop). We would like the community to eventually become self-sustaining. We envision the membership to be quite diverse, reflecting the landscape here and building resiliency. We envision a community where BIPOC and queer folx won’t be in the minority. We envision a community that is as accessible as we are able to afford and acquire grants for.
Our shared values are:
Natural Responsibility,
Algonquin Sovereignty,
Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression,
Animism,
Holistic Health,
Liberation,
Thus far we have an old farmhouse where 4 members live. We are currently focused on establishing an Algonquin advisory committee and becoming financially stable to afford our hefty bills and finance the housing development. It’s been challenging in terms of time capacity (we are all volunteers), finances (most, if not all, of us are low-income), and skills (especially administrative).
We are a land-based cooperative aspiring to demonstrate ecologically sustainable and equitable ways of living; with respect for inherent Algonquin sovereignty and cultural revitalization, and with responsibility as humans towards all life on earth.
We are a land-based cooperative aspiring to demonstrate ecologically sustainable and equitable ways of living; with respect for inherent Algonquin sovereignty and cultural revitalization, and with responsibility as humans towards all life on earth.
We have quite an extensive membership process. You’ll fill in an application and then go through some interviews. After this you’ll join meetings and try out becoming a member before official acceptance.
We are currently only open to BIPOC members and transwomen as folx with these identities are currently underrepresented in our community. We may make exceptions for non-BIPOC and transwomen who have experience working with municipalities, permitting, grant writing, and/or fundraising, and who identify as queer, trans, living with disability. an elder, or who have been given an identity of ally/accomplice…
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The whole membership decides collectively.
Organized in circles or domains with distributed authority.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Join fee: Yes (amount not specified)
Monthly fees/dues: Yes (amount not specified)
Labor required: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes
One-time membership fees are currently $160CA and dues are $300CA/year. If you live onsite or use coop services you will have additional fees. Members who contribute 300+ hours/year will receive a 25% discount on rental.
Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Hot tub or hot springs, Outdoor Kitchen, Large Scale Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Stage or Auditorium, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Waterfront access, Gym or sports area, Internet, We hope to get to the point where we can share all of these. We currently have a small community centre, outbuildings, a workshop, forest paths, gardens, an orchard, play area, internet, libraries, and waterfront (with person-powered boats). We plan to next build a sauna and hopefully a greenhouse and an outdoor kitchen, then a full community centre.
Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.
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