Ontario's vibrant social innovation community is coalescing around some major initiatives. First they held a Social Innovation Summit on May 16th. Noteworthy was the participation of three Ontario Cabinet Ministers representing the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, the Ministry … Read More
Author Archives: aletmanski
Alan Broadbent on Stupid Rules that Shackle the Community Sector
In this month's Maytree Newsleter, Alan Broadbent addresses the proliferation of 'accountability' mechanisms which have nothing to do with accountability and everything to do with government funders managing risk. The unfortunate consequence is community organizations who must adhere to rules … Read More
GLEE Finale Features Hard Hitting PSA calling for an end to ‘R’ word
A new hard hitting public service announcement, Not Acceptable, calling for an end to the use of the 'r' word will air tonight on GLEE's season ending show. The PSA gives voice to a variety of diverse communities, each of … Read More
Quebec’s new Declaration on Social Innovation
A group of prominent Quebec activists, government representatives, researchers, academics and community practitioners has just published a Declaration on Social Innovation which is well worth a look. Quebec is a global leader in social transformation. Its leadership in creating a … Read More
Parliamentary Commissioner for Future Generations
For those worrying about the state of natural, spiritual and financial resources we will leave future generations, here is an idea from Hungary whose time has come – a Parliamentary Commissioner for Future Generations. The Hungarian Parliament established the position … Read More
Patrick O’Neill: Starting Well – Avoiding Poor Beginnings
Patrick O'Neill and his publication Transformational Leader, continues to offer helpful advice to people in leadership positions. His latest, Starting Well outlines how to avoid poor beginnings the inevitable result of a 'fast lane' mentality in organizations that attempt to … Read More
Rules for Charities Engaging in Advocacy
The advocacy chill for Canadian charities wanting to advocate may not be as frigid as you think. In Canada organizations that are federally registered as charities must adhere to a set of rules set out by the Canada Revenue Agency … Read More
Gordon Walker – Our Gentle Horse Whisperer
Those of us associated with PLAN are fortunate to be tethered to passion. Our range is the life and death struggles of people who surmount labels, stigma, and ignorance, supported by the love of their friends, neighbours and families. A … Read More
John Ralston Saul – Speed Does not Equal Intelligence
John Ralston Saul from the Foreword to Through The Eyes of Artists, 2004 Nina Hagerty Centre for the Arts … those of us who are lucky enough to have been close to a person with disabilities know the talents they … Read More
Ashoka – Impresario for Social Entrepreneurs
Ever wonder if the social organizations that were founded in the 19th or 20th century are capable of handling the complexities of the 21st centuy? Ever wonder who is inventing the 21st century version of the Red Cross, YWCA, Big … Read More