by Ida Viani | Sep 24, 2018 | Events, Front Page, Post-Secondary, Social Enterprise, Trico Charitable Foundation
On September 27th, 2018, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm, the Trico Changemakers Studio will host the official grand opening showcase where you can meet some of their studio members and learn how they are making a meaningful difference. Not only is The Trico Changemakers Studio a co-working space for inspiring changemakers, it is also a place for research projects, furthering Indigenous and non-Indigenous reconciliation, advancing the Ashoka U Changemaker Campus designation, paid internships, student membership, community membership, and more.
by Ida Viani | Sep 11, 2018 | A.S.E.S.S., Beakerhead, Events, Front Page, Post-Secondary, RECODE, Social Enterprise, The World of Social Entrepreneurship, Trico Charitable Foundation
Trico Charitable Foundation is excited to announce the partnership and sponsorship with SVI Alberta, working alongside Momentum (Thrive), Social Enterprise Fund (SEF), and in cooperation with the Social Venture Institute Hollyhock (SVI). Trico is committed to the development of the social entrepreneurship ecosystem and believe this event will advance that ecosystem.
by Ida Viani | Jun 26, 2018 | Events, Front Page, Post-Secondary, RECODE, Social Enterprise, Trico Charitable Foundation
Not only is Map the System another reason to be proud to be from Canada, it’s a vital step forward in training changemakers to fully understand issues before trying to solve them.
by Ida Viani | Jun 12, 2018 | A.S.E.S.S., Events, Front Page, Post-Secondary, RECODE, Social Enterprise, Trico Charitable Foundation
There are a growing number of events connected to social entrepreneurship. Many of them happen in our home city, demonstrating what an incredible hub of activity Calgary is. The Trico Foundation team is pleased to attend many of them and wish we could attend more.
by Ida Viani | Jun 6, 2018 | A.S.E.S.S., Beakerhead, Events, Front Page, Post-Secondary, Social Enterprise, Trico Charitable Foundation
On May 24th, 2018 the Trico Changemakers Studio hosted a reception where partners and community members alike were able to see the brand new and gorgeously-designed Studio. One of the most prominent features was the debut of the Fish Wheel.
by Ida Viani | May 15, 2018 | Events, Front Page, Post-Secondary, RECODE, Social Enterprise, Trico Charitable Foundation
NOTE: This article was originally published on the RECODE website and has been cross-posted with permission.
On May 4th, 2018, RECODE and the Trico Charitable Foundation co-hosted the second Canadian edition of Map the System in partnership with the Skoll Centre from the University of Oxford. Map the System is an ‘alternative’ challenge where post-secondary students are tasked with taking a systems approach to social change by demonstrating their understanding of a social or environmental issue.
