August 2020

Find the full newsletter here: Updates for Albertan Changemakers (August 2020)

Resources

1. Ted Talk from Brandy Old
   Catch this Ted Talk from ABSI Community Catalyst Program Participant Brandy Old on the topic of failure. She chats about how to change your metric of success and why failure is an important tool in success. 
   

2. Morning Keynote with Jehiel Oliver (September 3)
   Jehiel Oliver is the CEO & Founder of Hello Tractor - an award-winning diversified ag-tech company focused on improving food and income security throughout sub-Saharan Africa. He's the Morning Keynote for Startup Edmonton on September 3rd. Join them with your morning coffee, as Jehiel discusses the challenges and successes he’s faced during his entrepreneurial journey.
   

3. Buffalo Runners Podcast
   Latasha Calf Robe at the Institute for Community Prosperity of MRU has launched Buffalo Runners, a podcast featuring Indigenous changemakers from Treaty 7. Latasha unpacks why and how these leaders pursued the path they did so that MRU students and others may be able to learn from their experience. 

Opportunities

1. Social Enterprise Bootcamp: Fall 2020
   Do you have an idea for a business that will bring about positive social, cultural, or environmental change? Test the market viability of your idea at Social Enterprise Bootcamp, a results-oriented, impactful, online workshop series beginning September 2020!
   

2. Canada World Youth Innovation Challenge (Deadline September 30)
   Are you between 15-30 and interested in gender equality, quality education, economic growth, reduced inequalities or climate action? CWY is looking for you to submit an idea that falls within one of the CWY pillars and contributes to the advancement of one or more of the CWY affiliated SDGs. 
   

3. Canada's Top 100 Recovery Projects (Deadline August 30)
   Nominate your own project or one you really admire to be one of the top 100 recovery projects in Canada!
   

4. Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards (Deadline September 15)
   Nominate a youth, adult or senior volunteer for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards that recognizes extraordinary Albertans whose volunteer efforts have contributed to the well-being of their community and fellow community members.
   

5. Economics of Social Change (Starts October 6)
   Economics of Social Change is a 5-part workshop series designed for people that are curious on how to apply an economic lens to social issues. The workshops are an economically accessible informal learning series for people passionate about community.
   

6. Social Innovation Continuing Education
   Are you interested in learning about Social Innovation in an academia setting? Register for the Social Innovation Certificate or the Community Investment Professionals Certificate offered by the Institute for Community Prosperity at Mount Royal University.