Social R&D National Gathering Report 2021
On March 30 and 31, 2021, Social Innovation Canada hosted our second Social R&D: A National Practice Gathering online. The Gathering focused on the question, “How can we leverage social research & development to build a more inclusive economy; one that is regenerative, and centred on empathy?” Here are our reports and learnings from this…
Social R&D Knowledge Product RFP Recipients
We have granted these six Canadian organizations between $21,500-$25,000 to share their learnings using Social R&D approaches in their communities.
Post-Event Check-In With Our National Gathering Design Team
Following the Social R&D: A National Gathering in March we checked in the event design team for their reflections on the event. If you want to read a bit more about the design process going into the event, check out our pre-event blog post! The Gathering focused on how Social R&D can help us create…
Introducing: Sensory Friendly Solutions
This article is part of our ongoing Introducing Series where we spotlight the people, projects, and organizations that are working on the forefront of social innovation in Canada. Read more articles from the series. Think back to before Covid-19. Ever go out to a restaurant for what you thought would be a great night of dinner and conversation,…
Check-In With Our National Gathering Design Team
Before we dive into our National Social R&D Gathering at the end of the month, we wanted to check-in with a few members of the design team to find out what they’re looking forward to and get some insight into the design process! We sat down—virtually—with Jerome, Hayley, and Annelies to hear what they had…
Join Us at the 2021 National Social R&D Gathering
Join us at our second annual gathering to connect the Canadian Social R&D field March 30 and 31, 2021!
Introducing: Circles of Reconciliation
Circles for Reconciliation is a grassroots, incorporated, non-profit organization with a sole mission and vision of fostering reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada.
Introducing: TALON
This article is part of our ongoing Introducing Series where we spotlight the people, projects, and organizations that are working on the forefront of social innovation in Canada. Read more articles from the series. In March 2020, like so many institutions across Canada, the University of Calgary moved to remote delivery because of the COVID-19…
Introducing: The Neighbours Project
Imagine if everyone had the opportunity to contribute to their community, build relationships with their neighbours, and be valued for their presence. This is what the Neighbours Project aims to achieve.
Social R&D Request for Proposals
The Social Innovation Institute is currently accepting applications for the Social R&D Ecosystem Mobilization Initiative. What is the The Social R&D Ecosystem Mobilization Initiative? The Social R&D Ecosystem Mobilization Initiative is part of Employment and Social Development Canada’s Investment Readiness Program (IRP). The IRP is a two-year program, launched in Spring 2019 developed to accelerate the ability…