Annex: v. to attach, append or add esp. to something more important. or n. a subsidiary building. Oh so many years ago even before iNSPiRED PRACTiCE was a little tadpole, I along with my big dreams for a better world lived in a gorgeous main floor character apartment in the lower Annex. It was a magical [...]
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Here’s a fun little challenge for anyone who wants to turn a small act into BIG change. Fair Trade Manitoba is launching its One Month Challenge tomorrow. The challenge is a 30-day commitment to purchasing and consuming only FAIR TRADE coffee, tea and chocolate. Last year, 5,000 Manitobans took the challenge by pledging their commitment [...]
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Got time? VOLUNTEER for the Roncesvalles Village 2nd Annual Holiday Food Drive! DEAR friends, As some of you may know, December 2008 marked my first holiday season in a new neighbourhood – Roncesvalles Village. My fiancé, Mike and I wanted to do something meaningful for our community and connect with our fellow neighbours. So we approached residents [...]
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It’s time to pause for an intermission in our Gifts for the Generations series. We’ll be back to our regular programming tomorrow. Meanwhile… Here’s a little something new and potentially educational to try during this intermission. The Living Planet City was created by World Wildlife Fund Canada. This is what the creators have to say about it: The Living [...]
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(Photo via Flickr) In August, Kristle will be embarking on a very exciting journey to Tanzania. She is working with World Vision’s Survive Five Program to bring about a happy and healthy future for Tanzanian children. Do you remember your fifth birthday? Did you have a big cake with fluffy white frosting and five candles? [...]
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At the end of June, your fearless iP founder & community innovator became an e-mentor for Sprout – an e-course for emerging social entrepreneurs. This wonderful initiative is brought to us by the great people at TakingITGlobal. What is Sprout? It is an e-course that offers a way to learn, grow and connect with other social [...]
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On Saturday, I got to participate in the inaugural GiveADamn Day sponsored by United Way’s GenNext. I met up with Rebecca Chesley – Program Manager for GenNext – outside of Good Neighbours Club on Jarvis St. Got my tee and a bit of background on the Program and then away we went. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this [...]
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I love the impact of micro loans. An amount like $100 can go a long way to support an entrepreneur in say Cambodia for example and once re-paid, that same $100 can be moved around to an entrepreneur in Mali. But each time the loan money circulates (even within the context of the entrepreneur’s local economy) [...]
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On Tuesday April 21, 2009, Nova Scotia MP Mr. Geoff Regan announced to Parliament that over thirty Canadian organizations have created a Healthy Schools Day in Canada. HEALTHY SCHOOLS DAY in CANADA – Journée des écoles saines du Canada is Monday, April 27, 2009. This is the inaugural year. Why a National Healthy Schools Day? [...]
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I had a great chat with my uncle last night about his plans to get his elementary school on a greener path. He and his students have already worked with local naturalists and wildlife experts to develop habitat for the endangered shrike – a little known bird whose species is threatened by the dangers of [...]
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In just a little over a month, a revolution will occur in Winnipeg. Sera Thompson and Peter Jordi will join us for an inspiring and empowering 2 day training. 1. What is Deep Democracy all about? In essence Deep Democracy is about fostering awareness within oneself and in groups. The training provides pragmatic tools and [...]
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iNSPiRED PRACTiCE is supporting a new initiative to build community in Winnipeg. We are moving fast and furious to gather young and established social innovators to share and shape the future of the Prairie Hub. Take a look at our blog – The Hub Winnipeg - which contains our raison d’etre, values, and other information to [...]
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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zORv8wwiadQ] If the fate of the world rested solely in my hands and it comes down to guessing at ‘rows’ or choosing between ‘columns’, which would you want me to choose? As it turns out, the fate of the world is in my hands and yours, so what do you feel is the responsible choice? [...]
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One of my passions is children’s environmental health and I have been working with this Committee since last fall on their efforts to protect children’s health and development. I encourage everyone to attend this film screening! ———- The Social Planning Council of Winnipeg – Environment Committee invites you to the screening of Toxic Trespass, a [...]
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i-genius is an online global community of social entrepreneurs. It seeks to offer resources and serendipitous interaction to a new generation of social innovators, social business and social enterprise. If nothing else, it will provide you with insights into the exceptional work being done all over the globe. In 2008, i-genius will host its first [...]
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Yes we know about the public sector (government), the private sector (businesses) and the social sector (non-profit/non-governmental organizations). And now a fourth sector is emerging from the space in between – the for-benefit sector. So what is it? “Like non-profits, For-Benefits can organize in pursuit of a wide range of social missions. Like for-profits, For-Benefits [...]
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