During the construction of the great cathedral at Chartres the Cardinal sent his Bishop to investigate a prolonged period of limited progress. He decided to ask 3 workers at random, what they were doing. The first was a draftsman so … Read More
Yearly Archives: 2010
We’re Building a Cathedral (1)
The Family arm of the Disability Movement in British Columbia has a long and fruitful history. Together we have: closed all institutions and segregated schools and invented numerous organizations, services and programs to enhance the safety and well being of … Read More
Tim Brodhead – the lynchpin of Canada’s Social Innovation Agenda
Tim Brodhead, President and CEO of the JW McConnell Family Foundation and his colleagues have been systematically and strategically supporting some of the most innovative responses to Canada's social, health, education and environmental challenges since the mid-nineties. Many 'scaled up' … Read More
Bob Williams – British Columbia’s Olympian Social Entrepreneur
Many British Columbians, myself included, believe Bob Williams is our greatest social entrepreneur. His accomplishments are Olympian. The fruits of many of them are on display during the 2010 Vancouver Games. While a Provincial Cabinet Minister he oversaw the creation … Read More
Nurturing Resilience and Belonging in Haiti
While the world’s media is still portraying the immense and immediate challenges faced by Haitians, I am heartened by the awareness that supporting Haitians to rebuild their institutions and infrastructure is equally important. In my view it should be the … Read More