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Forming Formed: 1998 Established: 1999
Prairie's Edge Eco-Village
River Hills, Manitoba,
Canada
summer kitchen
 We are inventing a village of food and energy self-reliance in harmony with the natural world that surrounds us. We choose to live simply and co-operatively, fostering a consensus-based community culture which encourages positive relationships and personal health in mind, body and spirit. We strive also to learn and teach the skills necessary for small-scale organic agriculture, ecological building techniques, alternative healing arts, and appropriate technology systems.
 
Website: http://www.prairiesedge.tk
Contact:
Box 82
River Hills, Manitoba R0E 1T0 Canada
Phone: 204-977-4743
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Former/Other Names: Big Rock Farm
Last Updated:10/1/2006
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please write an email or call requesting a visit. Include a brief description of yourself, your interests and why you would like to come in letters.
Affiliations: Northern Sun Farm Co-op

Population
Adult Members:
4
(more in the summer)
Child Members:
0
(fluctuates)
Non-member Residents:
2
(in flux)
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Partial income sharing
(We contribute part of our income to community projects, maintenance and shared vehicle.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(This varries according to season and circumstnace so far. We are discussing basic minimum contribution.)
Join Fee:
No
(This is being disussed as we solidify our legal structure.)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Regular monthly rent.)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
80 acres (32.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
(We are in the process of forming a legal entity.)
Number of Residences:
4
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(We share the basics and extras are up to the individual. We eat organically approx.60%.)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(We eat meat if it is wild or organic.)
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
(One member practices Vipassana meditation, and attends Ojibwa ceremonies. Yoga is practiced by two members.)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
 
 
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