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Formed: 2000 Established: 2005
Spirit Dance Co-operative Community
Quesnel, Williams Lake, British Columbia,
Canada
(Cariboo Chilcotin)
 It is our vision to create a demonstration living-learning eco-community which is an educational and experiential resource for our members and for others; to practice, model and demonstrate respect for the planet, compassion for all beings, and ethical and spiritual values; to maintain a sacred space where people can come for healing, learning, community & transformation; and to participate in raising the consciousness of humanity.
  Status: undergoing some re-evaluation
Website: http://www.spiritdance.net
Contact:
Janet Cotgrave
10158 Lee Rd
Quesnel, British Columbia V2J 6R6 Canada

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Last Updated:10/6/2008
 
Visitors Not Accepted
Visitor Process: We are currently closed to casual visitors. If you are interested in discussing membership in the community, please send us an email and tell us about yourself -- what you're interested in, your background, where you're living, what you are looking for, etc.
Population
Adult Members:
3
(The community currently has 8 full members, 3 of whom are full-time residents.)
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
0
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
33% identify as 'people of color'
(Three of our members are of First Nations decent.)
Age Focus:
No Focus
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(The full-time residents make most of the ongoing decisions. All members are consulted on important decisions.)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
No Answer
(Depending on circumstances.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
Yes
($7000 membership fee.)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Residents contribute $300 a month and non-residents have a choice of contribution schemes.)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
47 acres (19.0 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Another form of Non-profit
(Non-profit co-operative)
Number of Residences:
1
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all dinners
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
(Most community meals are vegetarian, although not all members are.)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Native American
:: Buddhist
:: Paganism/Earth Religions
:: Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Building
Number of Units:
currently one house, a cabin and a school bus
Square Feet in Common House:
1500
Architect:
none
Developer:
the members
Commercial Lender:
CCEC -- an alternative credit union in Vancouver, B.C.
 
 
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