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Here's where we feature lessons we are learning from Albertan innovators. You will find stories about changemakers, collaborators, and people attempting to transform systems and create impact.

In the spirit of amplifying social innovation initiatives, ideas and practice in Alberta, we love partnering with others in the province to post or re-post content. Contact us to share your story. 



2023

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2022

2021

2020

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Alberta’s Top Historical Innovations: Refreshed
Research Based, Reflection Based
Alberta’s Top Historical Innovations: Refreshed
Research Based, Reflection Based
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Research Based, Reflection Based
How a Group of Albertan Changemakers Went Viral with a Lab Prototype
Anti-racism, Systems Change, Story, Inclusion
How a Group of Albertan Changemakers Went Viral with a Lab Prototype
Anti-racism, Systems Change, Story, Inclusion
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Anti-racism, Systems Change, Story, Inclusion
How might we increase the amount of affordable housing in an innovative way?
Housing and Homelessness, Social Innovation Labs, Story
How might we increase the amount of affordable housing in an innovative way?
Housing and Homelessness, Social Innovation Labs, Story
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Housing and Homelessness, Social Innovation Labs, Story
Is Strategic Planning as we know it Dead?
Impact, Research Based, Reflection Based, Resource
Is Strategic Planning as we know it Dead?
Impact, Research Based, Reflection Based, Resource
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Impact, Research Based, Reflection Based, Resource
“The evidence base is thin, can you help us fill it out a bit?”
Systems Change, Health and Wellness, Research Based
“The evidence base is thin, can you help us fill it out a bit?”
Systems Change, Health and Wellness, Research Based
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Systems Change, Health and Wellness, Research Based
Resources for Anti-Racism
Resource, Inclusion, Research Based, Systems Change
Resources for Anti-Racism
Resource, Inclusion, Research Based, Systems Change
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Resource, Inclusion, Research Based, Systems Change
Wave Analysis
Social Innovation Tools, Research Based, Reflection Based
Wave Analysis
Social Innovation Tools, Research Based, Reflection Based
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Social Innovation Tools, Research Based, Reflection Based
Social Innovation Strategies Amid COVID-19
Research Based, Social Innovation Tools, Systems Change
Social Innovation Strategies Amid COVID-19
Research Based, Social Innovation Tools, Systems Change
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Research Based, Social Innovation Tools, Systems Change
Practices for a Pandemic (and an Invitation to Participate in our Podcast)
ABSI Update, Community Conversation, Ask
Practices for a Pandemic (and an Invitation to Participate in our Podcast)
ABSI Update, Community Conversation, Ask
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ABSI Update, Community Conversation, Ask
Could you be ABSI Connect's Next Facilitator?
ABSI Update, Job
Could you be ABSI Connect's Next Facilitator?
ABSI Update, Job
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ABSI Update, Job
Community Catalyst Program Launch
ABSI Update, Community Conversation, Program
Community Catalyst Program Launch
ABSI Update, Community Conversation, Program
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ABSI Update, Community Conversation, Program
Stories from Health and Wellness Champions: Barriers and Enablers of Change
Health and Wellness, Reflection Based, Research Based
Stories from Health and Wellness Champions: Barriers and Enablers of Change
Health and Wellness, Reflection Based, Research Based
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Health and Wellness, Reflection Based, Research Based
Introducing the Community Catalyst Program Cohort
ABSI Update, Profile, Program
Introducing the Community Catalyst Program Cohort
ABSI Update, Profile, Program
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ABSI Update, Profile, Program
2019 Changemaker Turning Point Stories
Community Conversation, Story
2019 Changemaker Turning Point Stories
Community Conversation, Story
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Community Conversation, Story
If you want a happy and inclusive city, invite children to be part of designing it
Children and Youth, Community Conversation, Inclusion, Systems Change
If you want a happy and inclusive city, invite children to be part of designing it
Children and Youth, Community Conversation, Inclusion, Systems Change
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Children and Youth, Community Conversation, Inclusion, Systems Change
ABSI and MRU: A Collaboration Story
Academia, MRU Collaboration, Research Based
ABSI and MRU: A Collaboration Story
Academia, MRU Collaboration, Research Based
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Academia, MRU Collaboration, Research Based

2019

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Strength, Resiliency, and Passion at Canada Bridges AYE 2019
Strength, Resiliency, and Passion at Canada Bridges AYE 2019
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FEELING THE “NEWS BLUES”? Here are some Alberta Social Innovation Stories to Brighten Your Day
FEELING THE “NEWS BLUES”? Here are some Alberta Social Innovation Stories to Brighten Your Day
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A Critical Look at Diversity and Inclusion in Alberta’s Social Innovation Efforts: Part 3 - The Time is Now
A Critical Look at Diversity and Inclusion in Alberta’s Social Innovation Efforts: Part 3 - The Time is Now
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Working Towards Strategic, Systems-Level Change: The Public Interest Law Clinic and Calgary's Justice Sector Constellation
Working Towards Strategic, Systems-Level Change: The Public Interest Law Clinic and Calgary's Justice Sector Constellation
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More than a buzzword: Social Innovation Labs in the Education Sector
More than a buzzword: Social Innovation Labs in the Education Sector
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How is Social Innovation being used with, by and for Marginalized Communities?
How is Social Innovation being used with, by and for Marginalized Communities?
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Exploring Peer Learning: New Public Servant Exchange Program
Exploring Peer Learning: New Public Servant Exchange Program
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A Critical Look at Diversity and Inclusion in Alberta's Social Innovation Efforts: Part 2 - Contemporary Realities
A Critical Look at Diversity and Inclusion in Alberta's Social Innovation Efforts: Part 2 - Contemporary Realities
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Changemaking in Alberta’s Energy Sector: EQUS
Changemaking in Alberta’s Energy Sector: EQUS
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A Look into the Measurement of Social Funding
A Look into the Measurement of Social Funding
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A critical look at diversity and inclusion in Alberta's social innovation efforts: Part 1 - Historical Considerations
A critical look at diversity and inclusion in Alberta's social innovation efforts: Part 1 - Historical Considerations
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How do we change systems?
How do we change systems?
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ABSI Connect Gathering Recap
ABSI Connect Gathering Recap
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Housing in Fort Macleod: changemaking in the face of complexity
Housing in Fort Macleod: changemaking in the face of complexity
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Becoming Better Change-Makers through Evaluation
Becoming Better Change-Makers through Evaluation
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Lost in the Art of Measuring Impact
Lost in the Art of Measuring Impact
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Learning through Failure: Reflections from the Community-University Partnership
Learning through Failure: Reflections from the Community-University Partnership
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Growing the Next Generation of Farmers and Food Lovers
Growing the Next Generation of Farmers and Food Lovers
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Social Innovation: What is it?
Social Innovation: What is it?
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High River Food Connections
High River Food Connections
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HelpSeeker: Bringing Together Tech and Social Innovation
HelpSeeker: Bringing Together Tech and Social Innovation
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The Social Impact Lab
The Social Impact Lab
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Fresh Routes to Food Access: A Social Enterprise Story
Fresh Routes to Food Access: A Social Enterprise Story
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Getting “Unstuck” through Generative Conversations: the Bashaw Story
Getting “Unstuck” through Generative Conversations: the Bashaw Story
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2018

2017

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Run Her Story One More Time
Run Her Story One More Time

Sisters In Spirit Vigil at the Nistawoyou Friendship Centre, 2016

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From the Bush to the Airwaves: CFWE Radio Hosts ABSI
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2016

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Foraging in the Social Innovation Ecosystem
Foraging in the Social Innovation Ecosystem
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The ABSI Evolution
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From Moose Hunting to Moosehide
From Moose Hunting to Moosehide
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Where the Berries Still Grow
Where the Berries Still Grow
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ABSI Broadcasts Stories of Innovation on IMPACT
ABSI Broadcasts Stories of Innovation on IMPACT
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Side Effects of a Level Social Playing Field
Side Effects of a Level Social Playing Field
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How I came to be an ABSI Connect Northern Fellow
How I came to be an ABSI Connect Northern Fellow
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What I'm learning from the SDX
What I'm learning from the SDX
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Whispers in the North: Introducing Northern Fellow Melissa Herman
Whispers in the North: Introducing Northern Fellow Melissa Herman
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Phase 2: onward we go!
Phase 2: onward we go!
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What I Learned From the ABSI Connect Fellows
What I Learned From the ABSI Connect Fellows
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Alberta's Top Ten Historical Innovations
Alberta's Top Ten Historical Innovations
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Alberta's Social Innovation Ecosystem Reading/Viewing List
Alberta's Social Innovation Ecosystem Reading/Viewing List
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Diary of a #SocInn Explorer
Diary of a #SocInn Explorer
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Change Happens at the Speed of Trust: Exploring Social Innovation and Policy
Change Happens at the Speed of Trust: Exploring Social Innovation and Policy
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Chrysalis - A Social Innovation Incubator
Chrysalis - A Social Innovation Incubator
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Project Blue Thumb - A Social Lab to Accelerate Water Quality Solutions
Project Blue Thumb - A Social Lab to Accelerate Water Quality Solutions
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2015

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Waves of Change: Making Space for Social Innovation in Alberta
Waves of Change: Making Space for Social Innovation in Alberta
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Mucking About with Systems
Mucking About with Systems
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"Normal is Broken"
"Normal is Broken"
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Exploring Systemic Design for Social Good
Exploring Systemic Design for Social Good
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Spotting Social Innovation at the Ignite Festival
Spotting Social Innovation at the Ignite Festival
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Mapping Social Innovation - Interview with Aleeya Velji
Mapping Social Innovation - Interview with Aleeya Velji
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Introducing Alberta Social Innovation (ABSI) Connect!
Introducing Alberta Social Innovation (ABSI) Connect!
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“It is unwise to be too sure of one’s own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.
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— Mahatma Gandhi

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