Adopted by the General Assembly in 2007, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) is regarded as the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of Indigenous peoples. In Canada, the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission speaks to UNDRIP as the framework for reconciliation and calls on the federal government of Canada to develop a national action plan and strategies to achieve UNDRIP. 

Register for UNDRIP: A Webinar on the Canadian Context and Implications for Reconciliation and for Protecting Canada’s Environment

This webinar, co-hosted by Sustainability Network and the Canadian Environmental Grantmakers’ Network, is intended to increase our understanding of UNDRIP in the Canadian context, as well as it implications for collective efforts to advance reconciliation and protect Canada’s environment. 

Presenters 

 Danika Littlechild 
Consulting Legal Counsel, International Indian Treaty Council

 Eli Enns
Indigenous Circle of Experts for The Pathway to Canada Target 1 

 Jessica Clogg
Executive Director, West Coast Environmental Law

 Kris Archie Moderator
Circle on Philanthropy and Indigenous Peoples in Canada 

7:45am to 11:00am
London Chamber of Commerce
101-244 Pall Mall St.

One of the definitions of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is “a company's commitment to manage the social, environmental and economic effects of its operations responsibly and in line with public expectations.” 

Beyond charitable support and waste reduction programs, CSR at its best is embedded in the company through a number of elements: governance, measurement, transparency, employee experience, environmental stewardship, supply chain management, and strong community partnerships.

Register for Understanding CSR: When One Size Doesn't Fit All

In this workshop, participants will work with a panel of experts, practitioners, and CSR  champions to explore the different models and frameworks businesses can use to implement meaningful CSR initiatives. Our panelists will discuss these topics from different perspectives: B Corp, Business, Nonprofit, Financial, Consultant and Environmental.

Participants will: 

• Explore Case Studies of CSR initiatives 
• Learn useful frameworks, tools, and ideas to help implement their own initiatives
• Consider community partnerships for collaborative CSR initiatives 
• Hear stories and advice from various sector perspectives

Hear From Expert Panelists:

• John Reimer, CEO, PeaceWorks Technology Solutions
• Jason Menard, Content Strategist, Digital Echidna 
• Martha Powell, President & CEO, London Community Foundations
• Liz Arkinstall, Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, Libro Credit Union
• James Temple, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, PwC Canada
• Michelle Kanter, Executive Director, Carolinian Canada Coalition

5:30pm to 6:30pm
200 King Street West

The Co-operative business model works on the Triple Bottom Line – People, Planet and Profits. It is the best model for Social Enterprises to put their values into practice.  Co-operatives are democratic businesses that put the power back in the hands of employees, producers, consumers and/ or community members. There are co-op businesses in virtually every business category including retail, housing, agriculture, social services, renewable energy, health, finance and IT.

Register for Co-ops 101 - How Social Enterprise can use the Co-op business Model

This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the co-operative model including start-up, incorporation, and financing.  Several local successful co-operative businesses will be featured. 

Come learn how co-operatives are building a better world!

4pm to 5pm
Innovation Works
201 King Street

Working or Volunteering with Nonprofits and Social Enterprises

What is your social good goal? Discover a world of opportunities with nonprofits and social enterprises, and learn how you can develop transferable skills, enhance your career prospects and network through volunteering and board leadership opportunities.

• Are you considering a career in the nonprofit and/or social enterprises?
• Already working in the nonprofit sector and looking to explore other options?
• Looking to give back and volunteer in the community?
• Thinking about your future and what positive impact you can have on the world?

Register for Careers & Volunteers That Give Back

Meet with Michelle Baldwin, Executive Director of Pillar Nonprofit Network and other staff at Innovation Works for a one-hour group discussion. We will explore skills, networking opportunities, individual social responsibility, the hidden job market and tips for finding your dream job or the perfect volunteer role with a nonprofit or social enterprise.

Additional Details:

• Please wait in the Edgar & Joes Cafe area to be taken to the room
• Interested in learning more about Innovation Works? Join us after the talk for a 30 minute tour
• In the event that Michelle Baldwin is not available, another Pillar staff member will deliver the presentation

About the Presenter:

As Executive Director of Pillar Nonprofit Network, Michelle Baldwin is a strong community advocate with extensive experience in volunteer management, communications, training and fundraising. Michelle previously held positions with the Brain Tumour Foundation and Thames Valley Children’s Centre. She currently serves on the Boards of Huron University College and Emerging Leaders, and facilitates a variety of nonprofit related workshops.

Michelle holds a Masters degree in Educational Psychology, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, as well as a Communications & Public Relations Professional Certificate from Western and a Volunteer Management Certificate from Fanshawe College.

10am to 11am Pacific Time

In the last of five webinars by the Asian American Solidarity Economies Project, speakers will share cooperative planning and startup experiences as nonprofit organizations with an organizing focus.

Register for Incubating Cooperatives

Speakers:

Lan Dinh, VietLead

Lolita Andrada Lledo, Pilipino Workers Center of Southern California

Facilitators:

Yvonne Yen Liu, Solidarity Research Center 
Yvonne is the co-founder and research director of Solidarity Research Center, a worker self-directed nonprofit that advances solidarity economies. She serves on the board of the US Solidarity Economy Network and was named the 2018 Activist-in-Residence Fellow at the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. 

Parag Rajendra Khandhar, Asian American Solidarity Economies Project 
Parag is a founding principal of Gilmore Khandhar, LLC, a law firm focused on legal, policy, and advocacy tools to advance economic justice, racial equity, and social transformation. He teaches at George Washington University Law School. Parag co-founded Baltimore Activating Solidarity Economies (BASE) and the Asian American Solidarity Economies Network (AASE).

Asian American Solidarity Economies is a project of Solidarity Research Center in partnership with UCLA Asian American Studies Center and National CAPACD. For more information about our five-part webinar series, see our website.

3pm to 7pm  |  November 7th, 14th & 21st
Georgian College Campus
499 Raglan St

Our communities are facing challenges like never before. Challenges like putting food on tables, roofs over heads, ensuring there is clean water to drink, and programs to support those who it need it most. It is no longer enough to just work a job. We need businesses and places within organizations where people’s ideas on how to solve these challenges are allowed to contribute, grow and flourish. Let us at the Social Enterprise Network of Central Ontario (senco) and Georgian’s Centre For Changemaking and Social Innovation help you or your organization take the first step to building out a Flourishing Social Enterprise.

Register for Ideation and Feasibility

So, you want to initiate a social enterprise but need some help exploring your idea in more detail? Or, you have a problem and need some help in defining the right solution? Once your solution is identified, we will workshop your social enterprise idea(s) through a feasibility honesty loop where you will be challenged to assess the feasibility of your idea against core concepts found in the Flourishing social business model canvas.

What you get:

• Examine an organizational, community, or societal problem and define/frame the optimal solution
• Tools to initiate a social enterprise
• Test and prove feasibility of your solutions
• Build the case of support for your initiative for your board and/or stakeholders
• Get peer feedback and support
• Expand your regional networks

*If the fee for this session series is a barrier for you to attend, please contact us at info at senco.io