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The Common Wealth, Common Wisdom Project connects young people and depression era elders, allowing them to share experiences of entrepreneurship in difficult times. The youth and elders will share their stories through audio, video, photos and writing.

The project sponsored by North Country Public Radio, is a community collaboration with the Youth Bureau, Office for the Aging, local Historical Associations, and the Public Media Innovation Fund Program at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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Outreach in Potsdam

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:59:00 +0000

Chelsea and I recently held two CWCW outreach events in Potsdam. The first, at the museum in town, saw a small crowd, but all had a great time listening to CWCW's stories whilst eating delicious pumpkin doughnuts and drinking New York apple cider.We also attended Potsdam High School's open house and met with a lot [...]

Outreach Event Wednesday 10/14 in Potsdam

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:18:00 +0000

Next Wednesday, October 14th, Brenna and I will be heading over to the museum in Potsdam (next to the Potsdam library) to showcase our work from this summer. Four interns each worked with an elder who grew up during the Great Depression, getting tried and true advice on how to survive the recession. [...]

CWCW, Pt 4: Ruth Garner: travels as a young girl shape a political career

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:27:00 +0000

A new audio feature from the project aired this morning on NCPR's morning news program The Eight O'Clock Hour.

CWCW, Pt. 3: Looking the Great Depression in the Mirror

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:02:00 +0000

A new audio feature from the project aired this morning on NCPR's morning news program The Eight O'Clock Hour.

Where Have the Jobs Gone?

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:56:00 +0000

Everybody is talking about the economy these days- it's a topic of instant distress for people of all ages across the US, but especially for teens. Something all of my friends are wondering is: how will I pay for college? It's not an easy question to answer. While college tuition is increasing, the job market [...]

CWCW, pt.2: Baseball, old and new

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:01:00 +0000

A new audio feature from the project aired this morning on NCPR's morning news program The Eight O'Clock Hour.

Maggie Wood, Creator of "Frankenclothes"

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:03:00 +0000

In addition to her feature piece about Ann and Roger Huntley, Jenn Sibert chose to profile local entrepreneur Maggie Wood, age 17. Jenn says: "Maggie's story and creative genius is unique and it was such a pleasure to interview her. At an early age she discovered her passion for crafting jewelry and clothes from recycled [...]

Roger and Ann

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:45:00 +0000

They say that behind every hard working man is an even harder working woman. Behind Roger Huntley, who just retired after four decades as an auctioneer, is the tireless and indominable Ann Huntley. The Huntleys just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. In this piece, produced by Jennifer Sibert for the Common Wealth Common Wisdom project, [...]

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