Frances Westley Introduces Bruce MacDonald from SiG@Waterloo on Vimeo.
On June 23, 2010 SiG@Waterloo invited Bruce MacDonald to come speak to a crowd gathered at the Canadian Clay and Glass Museum in Waterloo, Ontario.
Bruce is the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and spoke about the organization's new approach in applying systems thinking to examine how a nationally federated organization can evolve into one that is more nimble and responsive to the needs of its members. More fundamentally, it is looking at how innovative approaches to mentoring can be created within a system that has been functioning for many years.
Bruce's presentation focused on the organization's journey to evolve and change, the signposts along the way and the questions that are being asked. You can see Bruce MacDonald's full presentation on the SiG@Waterloo website here.
Laura Bunt discusses the promise of Canadian social innovation
5 minutes with Laura Bunt from NESTA, UK from SiG @ MaRS on Vimeo.
NESTA's Laura Bunt co-authored the report, Mass Localism with multiple valuable learnings from NESTA's Big Green Challenge. When she visited SiG and MaRS on her visit to Toronto, we asked her what was exciting her work at the moment. To read Mass Localism, visit NESTA
Tuesday June 15, 2010
Vickie Cammack on Tyze from The J.W. McConnell Family Founda on Vimeo.
Tyze creates personal, private, secure, online networks that strengthen relationships and address isolation. Our primary beneficiaries are people with disabilities, seniors and people experiencing life challenges, as well as the agencies, businesses, and governments who provide support for them. Visit the website.
Tuesday June 15, 2010
When it comes to social and mobile technology, the question is no longer whether or not we should be using it, but rather, how can we adopt it in a strategic way? And how can social innovators use it to create greater impact?
Net Change 2010, powered by MaRS, took place between June 7-11 this year. Participants online and offline enjoyed a feast of keynote presentations, panel discussions and training events.
Visit the Net Change website here to get caught up.
Thursday May 6, 2010
This annual Summer Institute presented by our friends at Authentic Leadership in Action in Halifax (ALIA) brings together systems-oriented tools with the values and practices of authentic leadership, creating a unique and powerful learning environment.
The week-long program (June 6-12, Halifax) includes skill-building modules led by world-renowned faculty, mindfulness meditation, creative process, and dialogues focused on some of the critical questions of our time. The celebratory 10th anniversary Institute will feature highlights from a decade of leadership and learning. Learn more about the Institute here.
The theme at this year's Summer Institute is "Transforming Systems: What Are We Learning?" Presenters include Adam Kahane (Solving Tough Problems and Power and Love), Barry Oshry (Power and Systems), Cheryl Rose (SiG@Waterloo), Otto Scharmer (Theory U), Peter Senge (The Necessary Revolution), and Meg Wheatley (Leadership and the New Science).
For more information and to register, visit the Institute site here
Friday April 23, 2010
SiG@Waterloo is pleased to announce scheduled dates for the "Innovators in Action" Speaker Series.
Please join us in welcoming five of Canada’s leaders in the field of social innovation. Each lecture will also feature a local panel and will be an opportunity to learn new ideas and systemic approaches to some of our most pressing social problems.
All lectures are FREE to attend. RSVP required.
Register to attend today by visiting the SiG@Waterloo site here.
Tuesday March 23, 2010
Brenton Caffin is the Chief Executive Officer of TACSI - The Australian Centre for Social Innovation. In a recent visit to SiG@MaRS, Brenton gave us 5 minutes to describe the centre and tell us about their upcoming projects.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 19:00 - 21:00
The Waterloo Lecture on Social Innovation highlights world-class thinkers with new ideas on how to achieve significant, durable social change for our most pressing problems. Social Innovation Generation (SiG@Waterloo) and our partners, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Capacity Waterloo Region, Region of Waterloo, and Musagetes, were pleased to have internationally acclaimed facilitator and author, Adam Kahane present the January lecture. Watch the video here.
December 3, 2009
Today we are seeing a different approach to social investment; successful investors are working at new funds, developing new financial tools, and looking for new kinds of deals that have an impact on the social and environmental challenges of our day.
Listen to the discussion with the father of blended-value theory, Jed Emerson as he discusses how Canada's financial sector can catalyze a market for blended value investments. Joining him for the discussion is Tim Brodhead (McConnell Foundation), Jane Ambachtsheer (Mercer) and Nora Sobolov (Intersol).
December 2, 2009
As part of CIBC Presents Entrepreneurship 101 and our Global Leadership Series, SiG@MaRS is proud to present Jed Emerson, who coined the term "blended value." Hear Jed speak to the evolution of social capital markets in the U.S. Learn about the concept of blended value investments and the rationale for its world-wide momentum. What role does blended value investments have within mainstream finance and what opportunities are available for the Canadian marketplace?
December 1-2, 2009
To request an invite for this event contact: boa@marsdd.com
The Business of Aging will feature some of the world’s top experts focused on the many issues that the aging of the global population poses for communities, governments, academic and healthcare institutions, and businesses. The keynote will be delivered by Buzz Aldrin, one of 2 astronauts to ever walk on the moon, and one of the featured guests is Al Etmanski, President of PLAN – a SiG partner.
November 21, 2009
Harrison Galleries, Vancouver
Presented by Vancity in partnership with PLAN, Tyze and the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education. Special guests include John Ralston Saul, Cairine MacDonald, Tamara Vrooman, Vickie Cammack and Ric Matthews.
November 20, 2009
Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver
Presented by PLAN and Vancity. Special guests John Ralston Saul, the Universal Gospel Choir and Vicki Gabereau
November 18-20, 2009
Day 1 off-site and Centre for Social Innovation
Day 2 in MaRS Auditorium
November 16, 2009
Presented by Ontario Trillium Foundation, Paul Cheng, Venturesome
Paul Cheng talks about how to scale social finance vehicles with lessons from Venturesome in the UK. This session will also include discussion on government approaches to transfer payments.
November 10, 2009
MaRS Discovery District, Toronto
In partnership with SiG, the Public Policy Forum hosts a multi-sector conversation about social innovation and how it can change the way we support and interact with each other in the 21st century.
