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Documentary Captures (Surprising) Effects of the Pandemic on Nature
“It demonstrates the tremendous impact humans have on the world.” We speak with filmmaker Christine Nielsen about her eye-opening film.
Canada’s First-Ever Upcycled Food Fest Takes Aim at Food Waste
Festival is designed to demonstrate that upcycled meals can be healthy, sustainable and delicious
How Six Food Producers are Redefining Success and Driving a New Kind of Progress
These inspiring food organizations are addressing food systems challenges in creative and systemic ways
When ESG Hype and Reality Collide
When an industry insider calls sustainable investing a “dangerous placebo”, it’s time for a rethink
‘Here’s What I Want You to Know About Starting & Growing a Business for Good’
Founder of Headbands of Hope, Jess Ekstrom, offers these tips for anyone looking to make a difference through a social venture
‘One of the Greatest Animal Ethical Issues of our Time’: Documentary follows the plight of the right whale
In anticipation of its premiere, we speak with the director of Last of the Right Whales about the crisis at hand and the changemakers looking for answers
Did Someone Say Fully Compostable Espresso Pods? A convo with the president of NEXE Innovations
New innovation is designed to reduce the significant environmental impact caused by single-serve pods
Why We All Have to Live a 1.5-Degree Lifestyle
As we face an immediate climate crisis, we need to acknowledge that our personal choices matter
Stone Soup for a Sustainable World: New book profiles young climate change activists
Readers are invited to take concrete action to support young changemakers and their organizations
How Social Entrepreneurs Influence Industry Practices
Social ventures drive change in the global economy in very important ways
Sustainability At Your Table: Lauren Gropper of Repurpose
Repurpose is on a mission to rid your home of plastic waste
‘Nasrin’: Powerful documentary follows one woman’s fight for human rights in Iran
Film chronicles lawyer’s ongoing efforts to uphold equality, justice. We speak with the filmmakers.
It’s Time to Invest in Infrastructure for Deaf Americans
Communication access is a human right, and everyone deserves it equally, argues Sherri Turpin
We Are What We Eat: How these social ventures embraced farm to table during the pandemic
For these social entrepreneurs, bringing people closer together, and to the land, is the ethos
‘Journalism is the Voice of Democracy’: Documentary follows courageous journalists of India’s only women-run newspaper
‘Writing With Fire’ profiles women reporters battling obstacles in pursuit of justice
Women’s Representation in the Tradition of Black Women Organizers
When women build inclusive movements, they make history.
How Sustainability Measures Improve Employee Morale
‘Greening’ your business can impact your success, from the inside out
Meeting the Needs of People with Disabilities During the Pandemic
Social entrepreneur pivots during COVID to ensure continued support of those in need
How DFC’s Innovative Financing is Promoting Market Building in Impact Investing
One challenge of impact investing is that too many impact dollars are chasing too few impact assets. But there’s an answer to that
Promoting Coexistence Among Israelis & Palestinians Through Technology: In convo with co-founder of Tech2Peace
We highlight a changemaker in the Middle East focused on building shared community, opportunity and peace
One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Mission: A changemaker’s quest to clean up Newfoundland’s harbours
Documentary profiles diver’s efforts to remove trash from the waters of his hometown
National Charity Supports First Nations Children Through COVID-19
Organization links First Nations families with federal funding stream called Jordan’s Principle to help fill the gaps
SEE Change Magazine Commemorates Canadian Heritage With Support of Government of Canada
New digital storytelling project will highlight Viola Desmond and National Indigenous Peoples Day
Quantifying Retail Food Waste in Support of Climate Goals
Without the ability to track & monitor outcomes from waste reduction strategies, food waste is overlooked as solution to achieve climate goals
Podcasts
A Recipe for Change: Pam Fanjoy of Fanjoy Culinary & Wellness Centre
Demonstrating that cooking delicious food together can prove transformative
Slow Fashion Meets (Genuine) Sustainability: Kristi Soomer of Encircled
With a focus on people and planet, this entrepreneur is embracing a new model for the fashion industry
Addressing Environmental Racism: Ingrid Waldron of ‘There’s Something in the Water’
Giving a voice to the marginalized communities of Nova Scotia
Toward Gender Parity in Government: Tiffany Gardner of ReflectUS
One group is determined to get more women into office, believing government should reflect the people it governs
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Through Employment: Maria Kim of Cara
On its thirtieth anniversary, we profile Cara, an organization that helps people find jobs and opportunity in Chicago
Ending Homelessness in Canada: Tim Richter of Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness
How an innovative model helped London became the first community in Canada to functionally end veteran homelessness
Building a More Equitable Economy: Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament of Canada
How one social innovator is trying to leverage policy to transform our economy and build back better
The Right to Food: Paul Taylor of FoodShare
How to tackle food insecurity through the lens of social justice so that everyone has access to affordable, healthy food
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