Michael Sheely explores how we can create money as equity rather than debt. Current monetary practices require infinite (and unsustainable) growth in a finite world, and creates greater social inequality.  Learn how local currencies can help create healthy, resilient local economies. And learn about Columbia Community Dollars, our own local currency. Tue, Mar 12, 2013 [...]

Note:  The headline from his article from the UK Guardian incorrectly uses the word “barter.”  In reality the article describes a community currency. Euros discarded as impoverished Greeks resort to bartering Communities set up local currencies and exchange networks in attempt to beat the economic crisis It’s been a busy day at the market in [...]

Local Dollars, Local Sense:  How to Shift Your Money from Wall Street to Main Street and Achieve Real Prosperity by Michael Shulman Now available at Otter Books in Nelson. A revolutionary toolbox for social change, written with compelling personal stories, the book delivers the most thorough overview available of local investment options, explains the obstacles, [...]

If you’re wondering where to trade in your Canadian currency for Community Dollars, come to Otter Books, 398 Baker Street in Nelson.  This will benefit Transition Nelson and get community dollars circulating in our economy.

Here’s a list of the 58 businesses in Nelson. accepting Community Dollars for at least part of your purchase.

Community Dollars is a separate organization and not a part of Transition Nelson.  But it is a project that Transition Nelson wholeheartedly supports.  Join Transition Nelson and receive $10 in Community Dollars. To find out which businesses now accept Community Dollars, and other information, go to http://communitydollars.ca/

The interim Board of Directors has set the membership fee at $10 per year. This minimal fee allows Transition Nelson to become more self-sustaining, provides an opportunity for additional commitment, and does not present a large economic barrier. The move also helps clarify membership for the upcoming Annual General Meeting. When the Columbia Community Dollars [...]