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Forming Formed: 2003 Established: 2003
Kakwa Ecovillage
McBride, British Columbia,
Canada
Northern Beauty
 A forming Co-operative community on 540 acres in a beautiful mountain valley. Adjacent to one of the best salmon rivers in the world fed by glaciers.
Certified as an organic farm surrounded by limitless potential for ecotourism and agroforestry.
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:7/20/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
 (Appointment Required)
Visitor Process: Email an introduction and receive a confirmation. There are many opportunites for work/trade Apr.-Oct.
Affiliations: Findhorn Foundation and Community

Network Affiliations:
Ecovillage Network of the Americas
:: Fellowship for Intentional Community
:: GEN - Global Ecovillage Network
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)
 
 
Northern Beauty
Biodiesel Workshop
Alpacas on lower pasture
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