Resourcing Communities, It's What We Do
Who is ?
Little Town Big Data
We are an incorporated non-profit society that aims to help educate and resource Canadian communities in the experience of pushing back against data centre development within their homes.
We believe in progress! We are in favour of economic prosperity. But most importantly, we recognize that current legislation and regulations regarding data centres is non-existent. This leaves the onus on communities to navigate the health, safety and longterm viability of data centres when proposals come knocking.
All of our resources and education opportunities are completely free to public. Annual membership is so appreciated as it helps us continue on our education mission and develop a sustainable structure for organizing inspired people across the province and country.
Whether you're seeking resources or looking to connect with community -- we are grateful you're here and are keen to connect.
Letter Campaign:
Write to Environmental Minister, Request a Moratorium
AI data centres in our backyard with zero regulations and consultations.
We can still stop this. The Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, Grant Hunter, can put a temporary pause (a moratorium) on AI data centres. But he will only do it if all of us speak up. Send a message to Minister Hunter and your MLA now!
What We Offer:
Stopping a Data Centre
in Canada
Is your community currently organizing to oppose a data centre?
We have created a roadmap package that supports communities in the next steps. You can think of it as the "Stop a Data Centre" checklist to help your and your neighbours.
When you register your community with Little Town Big Data we provide the following resources entirely free:
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Stop a Data Centre PDF - Resource Package
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A Community Webpage - you will create the content on the page with our easy-to-write system
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An LTBD Community Social Media Account - this is optional, some community members would prefer a branded name rather than their personal facebook or instagram receiving attention.
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Community Signage Support - we provide the templates, you connect with the local print shop and mobilize your community
When a data centre is proposed, the onus is currently on communities to uphold health, safety and longterm viability. Canadian communities are at a disadvantage that's why we believe in what we're doing.
Little Town Big Data
Letter Campaign:
Write to Environmental Minister, Request a Moratorium
AI data centres in our backyard with zero regulations and consultations.
We can still stop this. The Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, Grant Hunter, can put a temporary pause (a moratorium) on AI data centres. But he will only do it if all of us speak up. Send a message to Minister Hunter and your MLA now!
