Find the full newsletter here: Updates from Albertan Changemakers (July 2019)
PARTICIPATE
Do you work for a social enterprise? If so, please take a few minutes to fill out this form to include your organization in a list of social enterprises across Canada. This list will be included in the materials for a new course currently being designed by Video Tax News and the Social Innovation Institute at MacEwan University. The course will offer a practical introduction to social enterprise for professional advisors involved with the decision-making processes of mid- to small-sized businesses, individual investors, and estate planning. Having your organization on the list will help these advisors find and recommend you to clients who are seeking investment opportunities or responsible suppliers.
A preliminary social innovation and social finance action plan for Alberta has been created based on the input and engagement of 53 Alberta-based organizations. The Steering Committee, composed of Alberta-based social purpose organizations, is seeking proposals from an individual or organization to act as Program Manager to begin work on the implementation of the action plan. Find the action plan and RFP here. The deadline for applications is August 16.
The Government of Canada is launching a Call for Applications for a Social Innovation Advisory Council to help advance and oversee the implementation of Canada’s Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy. Learn more and find the application details here (deadline: September 2).
Youth: apply to be a delegate at the Future of Urban Work summit in Edmonton this October. You'll have the opportunity to connect with 60 young leaders across Canada through an immersive social innovation process.
Get inspired to find new ways of creating change with the help of this free six-week course from +Acumen on Social Entrepreneurship 101.
Innoweave has dozens of events each year to help community sector organizations learn more about social innovation approaches that can contribute to their mission and help enhance their impact. Find their list of upcoming info sessions and other events here.
READ
In Search of the Altruithm: AI and the Future of Social Good - a new thought-provoking read from James Stauch, Alina Turner, and Camilo Camacho Escamilla.
What are we learning from efforts to fund systems change and social innovation? A recent evaluation report focused on the Vancouver Foundation's Systems Change Grant-making Program provides some interesting findings and insights.
Check out social entrepreneur Shaun Loney's new book: The Problem Solver’s Companion: A Practioner’s Guide to Starting a Social Enterprise in Canada.
Get inspired by these profiles of women innovators and entrepreneurs in Alberta on SHE Innovates.
Do language barriers get in the way of your ability to co-create solutions or interventions? This resource from Bridgeable provides best practices and insights to support you.
Learn how to use design to dismantle systems of oppression, inequalities, and inequities in this Equity-Centred Community Design Field Guide.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program: funding is available to support innovative approaches that will support the Government of Canada's 2030 Sustainable Development Goal agenda (Sept 19 deadline).