The Library



Our goal is to incrementally develop a library of resources on the theory and practice of participatory, grassroots initiatives whether in the fields of communication; education, health; economic development or environment. All documents are copyright of their respective authors.

If you linked here from the Best Practices project,please note that these resources relate to the broad themes of the project. Links to specific material are found within each case study topic on the Best Practices site.

A Re-consideration of the Native American and African Roots of Garifuna Identity by Joseph Palacio. Dr. Palacio presented this paper at Tuskegee University in December. He intends to revise the paper before print publication.

The Report of the 1990 Youth for Social Justice Camp at Gros Morne, Newfondland. More than 90 youth from all over the world attended this popular education event.

The report of the second Youth, the Environment and the Economy conference in Stephenville. This was another popular education event attended by about 140 youth.

Developing Participatory Practice: Grassroots Leadership in Family Resource Programs by Beverley Kirby. Bev is the director of the Community Education Network.

Speaking Of Fish by Bruce Gilbert. This paper reflects Bruce's personal experience as a Memorial University Extension Service fieldworker. One interesting focus is the use of popular theatre in rural community development.

Thinking Out Loud by Ivan Emke. Dr. Emke's research in rural communities is a welcome adddition to the practice of participatory communications in sou'west Newfoundland.

Cultural Retrieval among the Garifuna in Belize by Joseph Palacio. We first met Dr. Palacio at Cultural Retrieval Project 2 in Belize. The importance of cultural retrieval and cultural identity is a basic principle of the work of Ryakuga.

In Their Own Image by Ivan Emke. Dr. Emke moderates a web discussion board on issues presented in this paper.

What Rural people are saying about Rural Community Development by Joseph Palacio. The issues presented here are universal in the practice of rural community development.

Communication For Survival Report by Bruce Gilbert and Fred Campbell. CFS is an experiment in participatory rural community communications that was funded from 1995 to 1997.

Speak Out, Talk Back, Say Something! by Fred Campbell and Friends. These tips on do-it-ourselves communications for community groups are also a call to action.

Community Television Guide by Fred Campbell. This guide focuses on the community television forum as a tool for discussion of local issues and cultural celebration.

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