🌱 This week, RCFNS staff and directors are proud to join the Climate Connections Retreat, hosted by How We Thrive! Our strategy for 2025–2027 is deeply rooted in championing rural innovation, community-led solutions, and partnerships that foster resilience for rural Nova Scotia. At the retreat, we’re engaging in Mi’kmaw teachings with Catherine Martin, exploring the Spiral process for climate leadership, and strengthening our resolve to address climate challenges together. Working in partnership is essential—by listening and learning, we can support community-led change and boost climate resilience across our province. Together, we're charting new courses for equity, food self-determination, and climate action. Want to know more about RCFNS strategy and our partnership goals? Visit our website to read our full Strategic Action Plan! #ClimateConnections #HowWeThrive #RCFNS #RuralNovaScotia #CommunityPowered #ClimateResilience (fb)

During the summer of 2025, RCFNS experimented with a new kind of Fund that would allow us to support smaller organizations working towards equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in rural communities. Working with two small groups of organizers, the Rural Pride Funds collectively raised close to $12,000 for Pride activities, education, and events in St. Margaret’s Bay and West Hants. This fall, we will share our learnings and plans for 2026. #RCFNS #RuralLeadership #LoveWins #RuralPride (fb)