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Forming Formed: 2003 Established: 2003

Kakwa Ecovillage Cooperative

McBride, British Columbia,

Canada

We are a forming cooperative community on 540 acres in a beautiful mountain valley, adjacent to one of the best glacier-fed salmon rivers in the world.

Kakwa Ecovillage is certified as an organic farm and surrounded by limitless potential for ecotourism and agroforestry.

We are dedicated to building a sustainable culture with notable influences: GEN, Findhorn, Crystal Waters, and The Centre for Alternative Technology. Values honored include: consensus decision making, right livelihood, renewable energy, world music, sacred dance, a spiritual path, alternative medicine, and education.

Website: http://www.kakwaecovillage.com/

Contact:

PO Box 725
McBride, British Columbia V0J2E0 Canada

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Last Updated:11/26/2008

Visitors Accepted

(Appointment Required)

Visitor Process: Email an introduction and receive a confirmation. There are many opportunities for work/trade between April and October.

Affiliations: Findhorn Foundation and Community

Network Affiliations:

Ecovillage Network of the Americas

:: GEN - Global Ecovillage Network

:: Fellowship for Intentional Community

:: Ecovillage Network of Canada

Population Open to new adults: Yes Open to new children: Yes Open to which gender(s): All genders welcome Age Focus: No Focus	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Other Labor Contribution: Expected (TBD) Join Fee: Yes ($4000.00) Regular Fees: Yes (Annual Budget)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 540 acres (218.5 hectares) Land Owned By: Other (Workers Cooperative) Number of Residences: 4 Cohousing: Yes (Housing Cooperative ownership model http://www.chf.bc.ca/)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% (Close to 100% is possible.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): No Shared Spiritual Path: No Which Spiritual Path(s): Ecumenical (includes "all religions") Educational Style(s): Public schooled (Home schooling is encouraged)

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