CREDA File

Welcome to the CREDA File, a monthly column on economic development issues and activities in Cumberland County from the files of the Cumberland Regional Economic Development Association - published monthly in the Citizen newspaper.

October 2008

 

The Joggins Fossil Institute Association will be celebrating United Nations Day on Friday, October 24th at the Joggins Fossil Cliffs UNESCO World Heritage Site. Several events are planned for the day at the new Joggins Fossil Centre, while special community events will be celebrated the following day, Saturday, October 25th. Check the Joggins website for details as they become available.

United Nations Day, proclaimed in 1948 by the United Nations Generally Assembly is held annually on October 24th, the anniversary of the coming into force of the UN Charter on October 24, 1945. United Nations Day is devoted to making known to peoples of the world the aims and achievements of the United Nations Organization. United Nations Day is part of United Nations Week, which runs from October 20th to October 26th.

“A great community obsessed with fibre” - is the theme of the upcoming Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival, which is scheduled for October 10th to 18th in downtown Amherst.


The Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival is a 4-day celebration of all things fibre from knitting, to quilting, to rug hooking, and much more. Featuring 18 creative workshops, exhibits, and hands on demonstrations, the festival offers something for everyone.


For a complete schedule of events, dates and contact information, including how to register, pick up a brochure available at many downtown businesses, visit the festival website or phone 694-9148.


The Youth Retention and Attraction Project for Cumberland County is moving forward with several initiatives currently underway. They include;

  • A youth led community capacity building project where youth will be an active voice in our communities and help shape outcomes to make Cumberland County healthier, safer, and youth friendly;
  • Labour market development projects which include building knowledge for both employers and employees on where Cumberland County’s labour market is going, and expected changes in the next few years;
  • A continual effort to build a strong network and partnership of agencies in Nova Scotia to engage all areas in youth retention and attraction efforts.

For further information contact Amanda McInnis, Youth Retention Coordination at 667-3638 or view the webpage.

 

If you have any questions or want further information regarding CREDA call 667-3638.

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