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Hey social innovation community! You can find CSI on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Threads, & TikTok, but we’ll no longer be active here. Our account will remain as a little time capsule of all that we discussed together over the years. See you out there on the interwebs!
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New phone (booth), who this? Thanks to our new partnership with #InboxBooths, we’re excited to share that CSI Spadina now features 3 new meeting pods! These new spaces will allow for greater flexibility with your video chats & small team meetings. Come by and check them out!
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Make sure your money matches your values 💰Learn more about sustainable investing and climate finance with CSI Member Good Investing, @genuscapmgmt, and CSI at Six Degrees: Climate Finance Investing on November 16. Save your spot: socialinnovation.org/event_a…
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CSI Member @digital_55 is a woman-led, integrated digital studio that produces unscripted media and bespoke digital learning experiences for socially relevant and provocative content. They're looking to launch Filter, a digital series that explores the new cannabis culture. 1/2
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You're invited! Join #CSIMember Dr. Emily Sadowski for the #booklaunch of "What is Intuition? Resonance, Connection and Trusting Intuition on its own Terms," about her journey into ideas of consciousness, connection, self-awareness, & the nature of truth: eventbrite.ca/e/743299838827…
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Congrats to #CSIMember @CC4Refugees on becoming a registered charity! Explore Canadian Connections' work with newcomers and refugees and learn about the pros and cons of being a #nonprofit vs. a registered #charity in Canada: socialinnovation.org/news/20…
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Hey there! If you want to learn more about the role of finance in building a low carbon future, join us, Good Investing (@TimNashCFP), and Genus Capital Management (@GenusCapMgt) at Six Degrees: Climate Finance Edition on November 16. 🌱 Register here: socialinnovation.org/event_a…
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Meet the 50 ventures changing Canadian #cleantech on Nov. 8! You're invited to this year’s #Foresight50 Celebration in Calgary, recognizing Canada’s 50 most investible cleantech ventures. Register: foresightcac.com/event/2023/… #CSIMember @ForesightCAC
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CSI is #hiring! We're looking for a Manager of Membership and Business Development. The deadline for applications is rolling, so apply now: socialinnovation.org/job_aut…
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What does 21st century leadership look like to you? CSI Members Darren Levine & Laura Stephan will share their framework for cultivating a culture of creativity & innovation in the workplace at our Lunch & Learn on Oct 23. Register: socialinnovation.org/event_a… Free for CSI Members!
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CSI Members, stop by our next Innovator Drinks this Thursday as we celebrate the Greenbelt with fellow member @greenbeltca! When: Thursday, October 12, 4:30-6:30 PM EDT Where: CSI Annex (720 Bathurst St) Who: All CSI Members are invited! We hope to catch you there 🥂
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Thank to everyone who joined us for Wine & Cheese! It was a privilege to learn more about the personal, entrepreneurial, & collective journeys that you've undertaken in the past few years, and we look forward to witnessing all the amazing work you are doing & will continue to do!
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That's all for now! We have plenty of new events coming up later this month – stay tuned or keep up to date by subscribing to CSI Network News: socialinnovation.org/join-us…

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4️⃣ Don't forget: our Lunch & Learn with @Futurpreneur is coming up Oct. 16! Andrew Ko, Business Development Manager, will guide you through how to write a successful business plan. Free for CSI Members! Register: socialinnovation.org/event_a…
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Get quick tips on how to start your business at our next Lunch and Learn! On October 16, host Andrew Ko from @Futurpreneur will help you take your vision from an idea to a business by tackling the first step: writing a successful business plan. Register: socialinnovation.org/event_a…
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Sept 30 was the #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation & #OrangeShirtDay (observed on Oct 2). This day is held in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 calls to action, as a way to honour the survivors & affected communities of the residential school system.
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This afternoon, we made an announcement to our members about CSI’s strategic vision going forward. CSI has made the decision to consolidate our strength and our operations into one building, and we will be putting 720 Bathurst Street on the market. [1/3]
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Our latest Demographic Survey is out! The survey was conducted in 2021, but we didn’t want to rush the review and analysis over the pandemic. 📝 Why do we conduct these surveys? [1/2]
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Thank you to #CSIMember @hispaniccanada for screening "Wandering" (dir. Karla Meza) and for bringing snacks for yesterday's Get the Scoop! They will be running the Toronto Latin American Film Festival (LATAFF) all throughout October. Get your tickets: lataff.ca
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On Sept 25, brush up on your workplace retirement savings plan literacy with our next Lunch & Learn! #CSIMember Linda Odnokon & Paul Duthie of @commongoodplan will cover the different types of plans & what could work best for your organization. Register: socialinnovation.org/event_a…
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The Marketplace of the Future is a World’s Fair-style expo from former CSI staff member @AmerJandali showcasing innovative solutions to #climatechange. Join Amer & 40+ exhibitors on Friday & get a glimpse of a sustainable future in the present! Register: bit.ly/3sWVaef
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Do you want to learn about the #climatecrisis in an accessible & supportive environment? If so, join Talk Climate to Me, a fun, free, virtual climate education experience for women in Canada, powered by #CSIMember @ProjectNeutral! Learn more & sign up: talkclimatetome.ca
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A change in atmosphere, a change in productivity 💡 Get out of the house and into a cozy, inviting workplace for the day with a CSI Lounge Pass! What’s included: WiFi, electrical outlets, and unlimited tea & coffee. Book now: socialinnovation.org/members… CSI Members get 50% off!
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Meet the CSI Impact Dashboard, a free #impactmeasurement software! The platform is a result of 15+ years of experience working with thousands of social purpose organizations and understanding their needs. Learn more w/ @CommonApproach on Sept 21: eventbrite.ca/e/meet-csi-imp…
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Sip and celebrate with us 🥂 We’re commemorating our individual and collective journeys at our upcoming Wine & Cheese, and all CSI Members are invited! Don your favourite outfit, grab a glass, and join us on Sept. 21: socialinnovation.org/event_a… This event is for CSI Members only.
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Join a dynamic community of activists, artists, social entrepreneurs, and leaders by becoming a Community Animator at CSI. You’ll gain useful skills, meet new people, and get a free unlimited hot desk! The deadline is tomorrow! Apply: socialinnovation.org/offerin…
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The return of our yearly Wine & Cheese is certainly cause to celebrate, but you know what else we want to highlight? You! And the journey you’ve taken over the past few years, whether it’s personal, entrepreneurial, or another type of path. 🍷 🗺️ 1/2 (Photo by Matthew Burpee)
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It’s back-to-school season, a great reminder for us to keep learning! That’s why we’re excited to bring back our Lunch and Learns on Sept. 18, when Emily Mercy of #CSIMember GoParity Canada will cover impact investing and how you can get started. Register: bit.ly/45Nk3Hm
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ACTION NEEDED: Please join @OntarioNature in urging Ontario’s Minister of Environment, Conservation & Parks to partner w/ Indigenous Nations & engage the public in developing & implementing a strategy to protect 30% of lands & waters in Ontario by 2030: bit.ly/3L7Sn81
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Meet our spring/summer 2023 Community Animators! They're event planners, PhD students, engineers, marketers, and much more – they're community builders, connection fosterers, and collaborators extraordinaire. Get to know them in our latest blog: socialinnovation.org/news/20…
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Trade time for space, training, networking, connections and more 💭 With our Community Animator Program, exchange 7 hours/week for skills development, networking, and an unlimited hot desk! Apply by Sept 8: bit.ly/44qhmu2
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Get organized & get ahead of the stress, because the holiday season is almost upon us! Let's make your party prep as stress-free as possible. Host your fall welcome-back parties, costume contests, winter gatherings, and other holiday festivities at CSI: socialinnovation.org/space/r…
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No filter necessary 🌅 Experience Wasan Island for yourself with our NEW workshop from Sept 18-22, Decolonizing Social Innovation, led by Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse and Maryam Mohiuddin Ahmed. Save when you register by Sept 10: socialinnovation.org/decolon…
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Are you hiring? Unlock access to a curated pool of pre-vetted, entrepreneurially-trained recent graduates with #CSIMember @Venture4Canada's Fellowship Program. Save time & resources while fueling the growth of the next generation of leaders! Apply today: venture4canada.me/3PVyqVo
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CSI’s Community Animator Program (CAP), FKA the Desk Exchange Community Animator Program, is back for the fall! It’s always been about more than a desk — it’s about developing skills, refining existing ones, and forging connections.
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Today, #CSIMember @CANSCAIP unveiled this collection of 14 original children's book illustrations on the 4th floor of CSI Annex. In picture books, the art is an essential element of the storytelling. Check out these pieces next time you're around! 🖼️ Thank you, CANSCAIP!
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That's a wrap on Summer Laneway Barbecues... for now! Members, we hope you enjoyed the company and the delicious food as much as we did. Until next year!
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No matter where you are in your #cleantech journey, @ForesightCAC can accelerate your growth & impact! Their Acceleration ramp is designed to help innovators launch & scale their ventures quicker. Apply & be matched with the perfect program for your needs: hubs.la/Q01YgFMR0
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How many of us had life figured out at age 18? According to the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario, 17% of students did not feel prepared at all for higher education; 40% felt moderately prepared. That's where #CSIMember Canadian Gap Year Association (CanGap) comes in!
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For one final time, join us on August 17 for our last Summer Laneway Barbecue of the year! You know the drill by now: there will be delicious food, amazing company, and all-around good times! This event is for CSI Members only. Register: socialinnovation.org/event_a… 📸 Tatiana P.
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What better way to spend a Monday than by reminiscing about our last community gathering? The last CSI Spadina Laneway BBQ was great, so we're planning one more as a final hurrah to summer! Members, your invite is in your inboxes. Credit for photos 2 & 3: Story Told
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Last call for impact entrepreneurs! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… Apply by July 30 to Impact Entrepreneurship 101 (IE101), a no-cost bootcamp for innovators who want to create social and environmental solutions and build viable social enterprises. Participants will…
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We know that you're doing some pretty awesome, changemaking work - but how are you measuring your impact and telling your story? Attend an onboarding session for the Impact Dashboard with @SICanadaTeam for an interactive session to learn all about it - next session is tomorrow!
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Want to tackle social and environmental issues, but not sure where to get started? Impact Entrepreneurship 101 (IE101) is a no-cost weekend intensive hosted by CSI and designed for aspiring and current entrepreneurs. You’ll develop critical skills like…
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Join us for a summer edition of Innovator Drinks, co-hosted with CSI Member WeekNiteArts! Come for a drink and stay for open mic night. 🎤🥂 Innovator Drinks is open to CSI Members only. WeekNiteArts is free for Members & PWYC for non-members. Learn more: socialinnovation.org/event_a…
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We’re excited to announce the return of Impact Entrepreneurship 101 (IE101), a no-cost weekend intensive where participants learn how to use entrepreneurship to generate meaningful impact and access tools and templates to develop solutions and business models!
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This event is for CSI Members only. Speaking of CSI Members, we'd like to thank our event sponsors: @multiverseQC and Green Economy Law! Community sponsor: Parka Plant-Based Comfort Food 🍔 Mocktail sponsor: The Cranberry Movement 🍹 Thanks for making this event possible!
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Friendly reminder to all CSI Members: you're invited to join us for our Summer Laneway Barbecue on July 19! In the spirit of co-creation, we'll bring the drinks and food (meat, halal, & vegan options), and you bring the side or dessert. 😋 Register now: socialinnovation.org/event_a…
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Every day, CSI Members put people and planet first. That includes designing spaces and cultures where people can thrive. #CSIMember People Ops Collective envisions a world where purpose-driven recruitment ignites and sustains positive workplace culture, and... [1/2]
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Social innovation can take many forms. #CSIMember Adam Aronson envisions a world without war, hunger, and disease, and he is championing change through socially meaningful product management. Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adamsaronson… #HeadlinesFromTheWorldWeWant
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Those who grill together, grow together 🍔 CSI Members, you're invited to our first Summer Laneway BBQ of 2023! Swing by CSI Spadina on July 19 at 4:30 PM for great food and even better company. Members, keep an eye out for the invitation in your inbox!
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