From homelessness to affordable housing…HISP interns weigh in on policy options that have the power to improve lives

We are pleased to report that this year's Breakfast was another huge success, with over 800 attendees and more than $20,000 raised in ticket sales and donations!

Throughout the morning, the Indian and Metis Friendship Centre was bustling with hundreds of people who came out to mingle with old and new friends, to do some early Christmas shopping at our local Crafter's Market, to enjoy the locally sourced blueberry pancakes catered by LITE Partners, and to take in performances by The Dusty Roads Band, Fred Penner, Troy Westwood, and Niji Mahkwa School Choir.

The Social Economy story published here is the first of ten stories that together will conclude the second phase of a two phase project. Complimentary to the first phase, designed to provide practitioners’ perspectives on what the Social Economy means to them and their communities, the second phase speaks to the national movement present. Taking a look at how the Social Economy creates solidarity within the country (i.e. between non-profits, CED organizations, credit unions, etc.) and how this inspires practitioners in their work.

Participate in an interactive, online discussion highlighting the social finance landscape in Canada hosted on socialfinance.ca

You are invited!

The series will feature commentary from local and international experts, Canadian social entrepreneurs and practitioners and key enablers of the Canadian non-profit sector including representatives of funding organizations.

The series will address the following seven topics: