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SVI Alberta Builds on Province’s Emergence as a Social Entrepreneurship Hub

September 11, 2018 No Comments

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.

The Myth of the Ironclad Entrepreneur

September 4, 2018 No Comments

Well, here we are again at the close of another summer. I always feel like these months slip right through my hands – which is probably why I’m writing this blog about time management. Over the past few months, I’ve found myself learning my way into innovation and entrepreneurship in a way that is sufficiently self-directed.

Working with Community: A Social Entrepreneur’s Travels Abroad

August 28, 2018 No Comments

As part of the completion of my minor in Indigenous Studies at Mount Royal University, I had the opportunity to study on the island of Hawai’i for three weeks with over 20 other students. We were there to study aloha àina and activism – as it pertains to the Kanaka Maoli communities. In the same vein, I was also there to start building relationships for my business. I had just started my time as a Trico Foundation summer student, and felt that this opportunity would be a great way to delve into some of the specifics around my venture, Sarjesa Inc., and its future growth.

Empowering Millions to Gain Access to Electricity & Clean Drinking Water

August 21, 2018 No Comments

After growing their impact to over 17,000+ people in 19 countries over the last few years, The SunSaluter team has now open sourced their design so they can bring the benefits of increased solar and clean water to millions more worldwide.

Students Put Canada ‘on the Map’: Take Home Grand Prize for 2nd Straight Year

June 26, 2018 No Comments

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.

OUT AND ABOUT (May & June/18)

June 12, 2018 No Comments

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.

Iconic Exhibit Debuts at Trico Changemakers Studio

June 6, 2018 No Comments

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.

Results of the 2nd Canadian Edition of Map the System 2018

May 15, 2018 No Comments

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.

OUT AND ABOUT (April & May/18)

May 8, 2018 No Comments

Effective Learning

April 26, 2018 No Comments

No matter how strongly you believe them, many of your views and beliefs about your venture are best guesses. As you move forward it is important to: have an understanding of what you need to be true in order for your social enterprise to achieve the social and financial goals you have set and find out, in the cheapest, fastest, most effective way possible, whether they are true.

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