by Ida Desmond (Viani) | Jan 2, 2019 | A.S.E.S.S., A.S.E.S.S. TLC, Canadian Social Enterprises, Events, Front Page, Post-Secondary, RECODE, Social Enterprise, Social EnterPrize, Trico Charitable Foundation
Happy New Year! The start of 2019 gives us the opportunity to reflect and learn from 2018. The past twelve months brought the Trico Charitable Foundation amazing insights such as crossing the chasm; the 6 key mindsets of social entrepreneurship; the release of 9 A.S.E.S.S. blogs; social entrepreneurs’, summer students’, and Social EnterPrize recipients’ journeys and learnings; and the grand opening of the Trico Changemakers Studio.
by Ida Desmond (Viani) | Nov 28, 2018 | Front Page, Post-Secondary, RECODE, Social Enterprise, Trico Charitable Foundation
This report sets out to understand if, and how, Canadian post-secondary students might be using tests, experimentation and effective learning to advance a social or environmental cause they are passionate about.
by Ida Desmond (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 Desmond (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 Desmond (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 Desmond (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.