SHIFT Collaborative

A better world is possible. SHIFT Collaborative offers strategy, coaching, training and tools to support learning and leadership development, strategic impact and collaborative innovation for a healthier and more resilient world.

http://www.shiftcollaborative.ca

News
Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, Strategic Learning for Social Impact, 2019
BySHIFT Collaborative May 15, 2019
Any organization that has received a grant is likely familiar with the process of measuring indicators, tracking data, and reporting…
Read More Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, Strategic Learning for Social Impact, 2019
News
TeenWork at CanAssist, Program Evaluation, 2018 – 2019
BySHIFT Collaborative May 15, 2019
TeenWork is the only employment program in CA currently that supports high school students with disabilities to access employment as…
Read More TeenWork at CanAssist, Program Evaluation, 2018 – 2019
News
Victoria Foundation, Convening Collaboratives Series, 2018 – Present
BySHIFT Collaborative May 15, 2019
Building on the 2017 Taking Stock event, SHIFT partnered with Victoria Foundation to design and deliver training, coaching and networking…
Read More Victoria Foundation, Convening Collaboratives Series, 2018 – Present
News
Island Health, Community Food Action Initiative Evaluation, 2019 – 2020
BySHIFT Collaborative May 15, 2019
Since 2006, the Island Health Community Food Action Initiative (CFAI) has been supporting place-based community-led solutions to improve food security…
Read More Island Health, Community Food Action Initiative Evaluation, 2019 – 2020
News
Christ Church Cathedral, Developmental Evaluation of Maundy Café, 2018 – 2019
BySHIFT Collaborative May 15, 2019
Through this initiative, SHIFT is supporting developmental evaluation focused on changing the approach to food and social connectedness in a…
Read More Christ Church Cathedral, Developmental Evaluation of Maundy Café, 2018 – 2019
News
Ecohealth webalogue
BySHIFT Collaborative March 5, 2019
Wednesday March 20th 12:30 – 2:00 pm PST Making the Links between Climate Change, Community Health and Resilience: Building the Field in British Columbia Climate change has simultaneously been called the greatest threat and the greatest opportunity for public health this…
Read More Ecohealth webalogue
News
Making the Links 2018 Summary Report, now live!
BySHIFT Collaborative February 11, 2019February 15, 2019
After a few months of careful integration, the SHIFT team is thrilled to announce that the Making the Links Summary Report is now available. If you were one of the 180+ attendees who joined us at the Laurel Packinghouse in November…
Read More Making the Links 2018 Summary Report, now live!
News
The Circle, Developmental and Program Evaluation Design, 2019
BySHIFT Collaborative January 3, 2019
The Circle on Saltspring Island has been working to prevent violence through youth empowerment for over two decades. SHIFT worked…
Read More The Circle, Developmental and Program Evaluation Design, 2019
News
United Way of Thompson Nicola Cariboo, Theory of Change, the XChange, 2019
BySHIFT Collaborative January 1, 2019
United Way and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) have developed an innovation hub to address issues in community. This hub houses…
Read More United Way of Thompson Nicola Cariboo, Theory of Change, the XChange, 2019
News
Climate change and public health outcomes: the time for collaborative action is now
BySHIFT Collaborative October 17, 2018October 29, 2018
With the consequences of a global average warming of 1°C already being experienced through more extreme weather events, rising sea levels, melting sea ice, and impacts to human health and well-being, we must act now and quickly to limit further warming….
Read More Climate change and public health outcomes: the time for collaborative action is now
News
Extreme weather, record-breaking heat, and health vulnerabilities related to climate change
BySHIFT Collaborative October 2, 2018
In July of this year, eastern Canada faced one of the worst heat waves in recorded history. Temperatures in Montreal throughout July reached record-breaking points, with the average temperature for the month being 24.2°C. Some populations are more vulnerable than others….
Read More Extreme weather, record-breaking heat, and health vulnerabilities related to climate change
News
Commitment, Collaboration, and Change:  The three C’s of the Global Climate Action Summit
BySHIFT Collaborative September 18, 2018September 21, 2018
As part of an effort to recognize commitments and call for accelerated climate action, last week the Global Climate Action Summit brought together international, national and local leaders as well as scientists, students, nonprofits, and others in San Francisco… …
Read More Commitment, Collaboration, and Change:  The three C’s of the Global Climate Action Summit
News
Climate Change Impacts on Human Health: What are the Health Costs of Wildfires?
BySHIFT Collaborative September 10, 2018
“Your clothes smell like campfire,” my partner remarked as I leaned in for my welcome home hug after a week of visiting family and friends in Interior BC this August. In fact, I had not been anywhere near a campfire. Despite…
Read More Climate Change Impacts on Human Health: What are the Health Costs of Wildfires?
News
Exciting first wave of speakers announced for Making the Links: Climate Change, Community Health and Resilience!
BySHIFT Collaborative August 3, 2018
We are excited to announce that we have confirmed our first wave of presenters for Making the Links: Climate Change, Community Health and Resilience (November 5-6, 2018, Kelowna, BC) and have a great lineup so far! This symposium will be tackling…
Read More Exciting first wave of speakers announced for Making the Links: Climate Change, Community Health and Resilience!
News
Climate change symposium, Making the Links, coming to Kelowna
BySHIFT Collaborative July 13, 2018July 23, 2018
Over the course of two days, November 5th and 6th, attendees will hear from inspiring speakers, participate in engaging workshops, identify community stories and create cross-sector dialogue, all with the intent of uncovering shared approaches to climate change that will not…
Read More Climate change symposium, Making the Links, coming to Kelowna
News
Converging on Social Innovation Labs
BySHIFT Collaborative July 10, 2018
In June, our SHIFT Team joined McConnell Foundation, Radius SFU and a number of other convening partners in Vancouver along with social lab practitioners from across Canada for two days of connecting and learning… …
Read More Converging on Social Innovation Labs
News
Oceanside Health and Wellness Network (OHWN), Charting the Course for Health and Wellness in Oceanside, 2017 – 2018
BySHIFT Collaborative June 25, 2018
The Oceanside Health and Wellness Network (OHWN) has identified two issues that are a growing concern for the region: 1)…
Read More Oceanside Health and Wellness Network (OHWN), Charting the Course for Health and Wellness in Oceanside, 2017 – 2018
News
BC Housing and BC Non-Profit Housing Association, Extreme Heat Responses in Social Housing, 2017 – 2018
BySHIFT Collaborative June 25, 2018
In 2017 BC experienced unprecedented level of impacts from climate change such as extreme heat, forest fires and a number…
Read More BC Housing and BC Non-Profit Housing Association, Extreme Heat Responses in Social Housing, 2017 – 2018
News
Greater Victoria Literacy Alliance, Collective Impact Coaching, 2017
BySHIFT Collaborative June 25, 2018
SHIFT provided an introduction to Collective Impact and emergent strategy design to enable the Literacy Leadership team to define their…
Read More Greater Victoria Literacy Alliance, Collective Impact Coaching, 2017
News
SFU Adaptation to Climate Change Team (ACT), Low Carbon Resilience, Best Practices for Professionals, 2018
BySHIFT Collaborative June 25, 2018
Climate change requires both that we reduce greenhouse gas emissions (mitigation) and prepare for the impacts of a changing climate…
Read More SFU Adaptation to Climate Change Team (ACT), Low Carbon Resilience, Best Practices for Professionals, 2018
News
North Shore Table Matters, Collective Impact Coaching, 2017 – 2018
BySHIFT Collaborative June 25, 2018
In 2013, the North Shore Table Matters Network led the creation of a North Shore Food Charter which has been…
Read More North Shore Table Matters, Collective Impact Coaching, 2017 – 2018
News
Making the Links, Climate Change, Community Health and Resilience, 2018
BySHIFT Collaborative June 25, 2018
Together with Simon Fraser University, Interior Health and other partners, SHIFT Collaborative is hosting the first symposium of its kind…
Read More Making the Links, Climate Change, Community Health and Resilience, 2018
News
Fraser Health Authority, Building Healthy Communities for All in a Changing Climate: Collaborating with Municipalities on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, 2018
BySHIFT Collaborative June 25, 2018
While municipalities are addressing climate change through adaptation plans and strategies, there is a need to more intentionally integrate public…
Read More Fraser Health Authority, Building Healthy Communities for All in a Changing Climate: Collaborating with Municipalities on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, 2018
News
City of Dawson Creek, Flood Mitigation Planning, 2017 – 2018
BySHIFT Collaborative June 25, 2018
The City of Dawson Creek has experienced significant storm events in the last ten years that have caused considerable flood…
Read More City of Dawson Creek, Flood Mitigation Planning, 2017 – 2018