IDEAL SOCIETY, Institute for the Development in Education, Arts and Leisure

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IDEAL SOCIETY, Institute for the Development in Education, Arts and Leisure

Located in Jaffray, British Columbia, Canada

Mission Statement
Specifically, I.D.E.A.L. seeks to:
• Communicate a vision of humanity as one family,
• Foster moral, social and aesthetic values through educational programs, art, leisure and travel,
• Establish local, regional, national and international prenatal and perinatal educational programs, birth centers and youth centers,
• Initiate local, regional, national and international seminars, artistic, musical and cross-cultural activities,
• Develop a way of life that embraces the laws of nature and respects the earth as a living organism.

Community Description
I.D.E.A.L., the Institute for the Development of Education, Arts and Leisure is a not-for-profit Society under the provincial law of British Columbia, Canada.

The I.D.E.A.L. community includes parents, teachers, artists, and other professionals who have been developing a new educational system for the past 25 years. The past 10 years have been dedicated to the practical application of this system.

In May 2004, thanks to the social, humanitarian, ecological and cultural nature of the new educational system, I.D.E.A.L. was designated a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

In July 2005, I.D.E.A.L. was designated a Non-Governmental Organization associated with the Department of Public Information at the United Nations.

The Institute envisions the creation of a self-sustainable Community where I.D.E.A.L.’s new educational system can be implemented.

Housing
Status: We have land we have developed on
Area: 360 acres
Current Residence Types: Single-family homes, Multi-family homes, Room(s) in a house or building, Yurt, tee-pee, dome, treehouse, or tent, Mobile homes, RV’s, converted buses
Current Number of Residences: 15
Planned number of residences: 10
Housing Provided: Included in Membership
Land owned by: The entire community membership

Membership
Adult Members: 60
Child Members: 8
Non-member Residents: 5
Percent Women: 51-60%
Percent Men: 41-49%
Percent Transgender: 0%
Visitors accepted: Yes
Visitor Process:
contact us through the website
Open to new Members: Yes
Membership Process:
Visit,
Discover the community and life style,
Get involved.
Stay a least a year.
Be accepted by the Board of Directors as a member

Sustainability Practices
Energy Infrastructure: We use both systems.
Current renewable energy generation: Up to 25%
Energy sources: Solar
Planned renewable energy generation: 26-49%
Current food produced: Between 26-49%
Planned food produced: Almost All, around 90%
Food produced locally: From 50-75%

Lifestyle
Common Facilities: Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Tractor & Farm Equipment, Stage or Auditorium, Fire pit, Recreational vehicles, Gym or sports area, Internet
Internet Available: Yes, community provides it
Internet Fast?: Yes, it’s fine.
Cell Phone Service: Good for most people.
Shared meals: Approximately all meals
Dietary Practice: Vegetarian Only (no animal meat; dairy and eggs okay) – Please check this only if you are 100% Vegetarian
Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Somewhat – there are some dietary restrictions or customs.
Special Diets OK: Yes
Alcohol Use: Yes, used seldomly, or ceremoniously.
Tobacco Use: No, this community does not permit tobacco use.
Common Spiritual Practice(s): Eclectic (integrates multiple religious or spiritual beliefs), Mixed Eastern Philosophy or Practice, Humanist
Spiritual Practice Expected?: No
Education Style(s): Up to each family or individual
Healthcare Options: Up to each family or individual

Source: http://www.idealsociety.org
             http://www.ic.org/directory/idea ... n-arts-and-leisure/