United Way of the Lower Mainland, Better at Home: Program Evaluation, 2017 – 2018
Better at Home provides non-medical supports to enable seniors to live at home longer and stay connected with their communities….
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Sept. 25-29, 2017: Cities of the Future: Co-creating Tomorrow
From their event page: The pressures facing our cities is intense. Across the globe cities are working to address complex issues such as mobility and the movement of people; changing economies; the influx of technology platforms and the creation of smart…
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Why SHIFT?
Let’s face it: we’re just not going to get there at this rate. No, let me try that again: the way things are going, we’re going to end up exactly where we’re currently headed, and it doesn’t look so good…. A…
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Stop solving problems, start creating healthier systems
Systems thinking is a buzz word in the field of social impact these days, but what does it mean and why do we need to be more comfortable working with systems? At SHIFT we have worked with many organizations and sectors…
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Good collaboration doesn’t just happen
The Collective Impact model is a valuable guide for any cross sector group with system changing or “needle moving” aspirations. Tamarack Institute’s recent addition of the “Collective Impact 3.0” model, incorporates learning and stretches the model in a helpful direction. But…
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“Try stuff out”…you just might change the world
How many times have you been faced with a problem and thought, ‘My goodness, I can think of a better way to do that’? We do this all the time in our day to day interactions. And yet, how often do…
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Kingsley! Thank you @ambitgender for being part of my community
Kingsley! Thank you @ambitgender for being part of my community Source https://www.sherwinarnott.org/2017/07/kingsley-thank-you-ambitgender-for-being-part-of-my-community/
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Community Acupuncture for Numbness
by Stef Cordes & Lisa Baird Acupuncture is well-known as a treatment for pain, but less so as a treatment…
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2017 results
2017 Tri of Compassion results (PDF)… Source Article source
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Happy Homes: A toolkit for building sociability through multi-family housing
From Vancouver-based organization Happy City: “The way we design multi-family housing can make or break social connections and trust. We’ve gathered evidence from psychology, neuroscience, public health and other fields… …
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REGISTER for Our Next Round of Resilient Streets Workshops
We are excited to gear up for Resilient Streets Kick-off workshops this fall in 3 new neighbourhoods: James Bay, Fernwood and Burnside Gorge. Join us for an evening of ideas,… …
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Resilient Streets Resources
Read about Resilient Streets and find all of our BRN resources and tools here. …
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New Accessibility Information at VSAC
At the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC), we recognize the resourcefulness of people facing multiple, intersecting barriers. We understand that…
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2017 Victoria Youth Triathlon race results
6-7 age group 8-9 age group 10-11 age group 12-13 age group 14-17 age group Junior relay Senior relay… Source…
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Canada Council: thank you!
For the last year, I’ve been supported by the Canada Council to work on my next book, which will be…
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Looks like Becky has been doing fun Sunday projects
People who make clothes are engineers. IMHO. Source https://www.sherwinarnott.org/2017/06/looks-like-becky-has-been-doing-fun-sunday-projects/
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Hey friend
Hey friend Source https://www.sherwinarnott.org/2017/06/hey-friend/
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More salmon, more grizzly cubs at play
This female grizzly bear is a formidable huntress and a good mother; when this photo was taken she was supporting…
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CCIRA’s Alejandro Frid, talks rockfish on Roundhouse Radio
Listen to CCIRA’s Science Coordinator, Alejandro Frid, discuss the results of our newest rockfish research paper during this radio interview. The paper,…
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CCIRA and Hakai collaborate on rockfish surveys.
In collaboration with the Hakai Institute, CCIRA wrapped up a second season of rockfish surveys this spring, studying the state of…
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Had a good meeting today with @raincoastconservation, including these two salty sailors @aprilbencze and Brian Falconer, on WŚANÉC landŚANÉC
Had a good meeting today with @raincoastconservation, including these two salty sailors @aprilbencze and Brian Falconer, on WŚANÉC landŚANÉC Source…
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Community Acupuncture for Inflammation
by Stef Cordes & Lisa Baird The “inflammatory response,” or inflammation is a natural reaction to physical trauma or injury,…
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VSAC Supports Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Two-Spirit Rights
The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre strongly supports Bill C-16, which is currently being considered by Senate. Last week it was…
