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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.
 
Website: http://www.spiritdance.net
Contact:
Janet Cotgrave
10158 Lee Rd
Quesnel, British Columbia V2J 6R6 Canada

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Last Updated:1/26/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Send us an email first and tell us about yourself -- what you're interested in, your background, where you're living, etc. We don't have much accomodation for visitors so it's best to come during summer and bring a tent or camper. Visitors are expected to cover any costs associated with their stay (groceries and hydro, for example) and to participate in community projects such as gardening or building.
Population
Adult Members:
4
(The community currently has 9 full members, 4 of whom are full-time residents.)
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
1
Open to new adults:
Yes
(We will be accepting a small number of new members in 2008.)
Open to new children:
Yes
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:
Young Adults
(We have several older adults at this time and are looking for more younger ones.)
Age Restrictions:
No
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
(Variable according to ability and need -- however 10 hours a week might be a guideline.)
Join Fee:
Yes
($7000 membership fee.)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Residents contribute $250 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:
2
(housing is currently being built)
Cohousing:
Yes
(roughly...)
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
(we own and are living in temporary units -- school bus, etc. -- on the land as we are building)
Number of Units:
currently two
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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