Roughing It in the Electronic Bush: Community Networking in Canada

Abstract: This paper provides an overview of the community networking movement, with a closer look at community networking in Canada and, in particular, an examination of the National Capital FreeNet in Ottawa. It explores ways that community networks in Canada are envisioned to support and sustain community and contribute to the continuance of Canadian content and cultural sovereignty, and concludes with issues regarding sustainability. Resume : Cet article passe en revue le mouvement de reseaux communautaires, et jette un regard particulier sur les reseaux communautaires au Canada et, en particulier, le Libertel de la Capitale nationale a Ottawa. L'article explore comment les reseaux communautaires au Canada peuvent appuyer et maintenir la communaute et aider a perpetuer le contenu canadien et la souverainete culturelle. Il conclut avec des questions portant sur la possibilite de soutenir les reseaux communautaires.