Rural Ontario Institute

Rural Ontario Institute Building Vision, Voice and Leadership for a strong and vibrant rural and northern Ontario.

05/29/2026

It was a pleasure to catch up last evening with Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program - AALP alumni Marilyn Robbins, Mary Ferguson, & CJ Noble and show them around the Senate of Canada - Sénat du Canada. Always great to see where grads ‘end up’ as a result of this important leadership program!

Applications for 2026 RCM cohort are now OPEN👉 https://bit.ly/RCM_5 The Rural Change Makers Program (RCM) is a FREE and ...
05/27/2026

Applications for 2026 RCM cohort are now OPEN👉 https://bit.ly/RCM_5

The Rural Change Makers Program (RCM) is a FREE and transformative 12-month leadership experience for emerging leaders (ages 18–35) who are ready to create positive change in their lives and rural communities. Emerging leaders from throughout Ontario are selected to participate in a dynamic blend of virtual learning labs, in-person gatherings, and real-world skill application that turn ideas into impact.

Join an upcoming information session to learn more about the program ➡️ https://www.ruralontarioinstitute.ca/events

05/27/2026

✨ Less than one month until the AALP Dream Gala! ✨

An unforgettable evening at the GrandWay in Elora featuring live horse racing, exceptional food, drinks, a photographer, music, and a room full of leaders passionate about the future of agriculture. 🐎

Our team has put thoughtful care into creating a truly special night out — from the atmosphere to the menu to the experiences throughout the evening.

Dress in your finest attire, enjoy the excitement of the races, bid on incredible items in our live auction, and support the future of ag leadership!

Tickets for the Dream Gala can be found online at https://www.aalpdreamauction.com/

You’re Invited! Join us for the Rural Ontario Institute’s 2026 Annual General Meeting on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 9:0...
05/26/2026

You’re Invited! Join us for the Rural Ontario Institute’s 2026 Annual General Meeting on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 9:00–11:30 a.m. For 16 years, ROI has been dedicated to developing leaders, informing decision-makers, and strengthening connections across rural and northern Ontario. Come together with our board, staff, sponsors, donors, and community partners to celebrate the past year and recognize the leaders who helped us get to where we are today.

We’re thrilled to welcome keynote speaker Dr. Rene Van Acker, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Guelph, as part of this year’s event.

📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Hybrid Event, In-person (OAC Centennial Arboretum Centre) & ZOOM In-person attendees must register by June 10.

Register today to save your spot! ➡️https://roiagm2026.eventbrite.ca/

Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community? You don’t have to do it alone the 2026 Rural Change Makers ...
05/25/2026

Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community?

You don’t have to do it alone the 2026 Rural Change Makers program can help! We will provide you with the tools you need to create lasting change and the opportunity to learn from a network of mentors and collaborate with like-minded young leaders from across Ontario. 🤝

Apply today👉 https://bit.ly/RCM_5

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Did you know ~60% of immigrants in rural areas were born in Europe. Our factsheet uses Census data to explore migration ...
05/22/2026

Did you know ~60% of immigrants in rural areas were born in Europe. Our factsheet uses Census data to explore migration within Ontario and immigration from abroad, comparing rural and urban municipalities across the province. Check the appendices for detailed stats by region! ➡️https://bit.ly/3Gf8TUf

Alex and Maddie are on campus at the University of Guelph! Swing by the University Centre and visit our booth to learn m...
05/21/2026

Alex and Maddie are on campus at the University of Guelph! Swing by the University Centre and visit our booth to learn more about the 2026 Rural Change Maker program and how you can get involved in making change in your community.

To learn more about the program, please visit https://www.ruralontarioinstitute.ca/changemakers

Our team is growing! Please join us in welcoming Sarah Dick, ROI’s new Rural Events Coordinator. Sarah will be instrumen...
05/20/2026

Our team is growing! Please join us in welcoming Sarah Dick, ROI’s new Rural Events Coordinator. Sarah will be instrumental in supporting ROI's programs and events. We're thrilled to have her on our team. Welcome, Sarah!

It’s more than just an idea 💡. Changemaking is empathy, creativity, courage and determination in action! Apply to become...
05/20/2026

It’s more than just an idea 💡. Changemaking is empathy, creativity, courage and determination in action! Apply to become a 2026 Rural Change Maker and together we will shape the world we want to live in.

To apply, please visit https://ow.ly/neI550Ywiub

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L’Institut Rural de l’Ontario lance son tableau de bord Bien-être des collectivités rurales en français ! Le tableau de ...
05/19/2026

L’Institut Rural de l’Ontario lance son tableau de bord Bien-être des collectivités rurales en français ! Le tableau de bord permet d’évaluer le bien-être selon 60 indicateurs.
Participez au lancement du tableau de bord : nous vous présenterons comment naviguer sur les tableaux de bords, quelles données sont accessibles et comment les visualiser pour votre collectivité.
📅 Date : Jeudi 21 mai
🕙 Heure : 10h00 - 11h30
📍 Lien Zoom
🎤 Session entièrement en français Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : https://bit.ly/4cWb0L7
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The Rural Ontario Institute is launching its Rural Community Well-being Dashboard in French! This FREE resource features over 60 indicators across key categories, including demographics, economics, housing, health, society, and environment to assess well-being. To celebrate the launch, we are hosting a webinar highlighting the project, conducted entirely in French. Please share with your Francophone network.

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7382 Wellington Road 30, Rue R. 5
Guelph, ON
N1H6J2

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+15198264204

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