ON CUE
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 14 years ago -e Social Economy Centre of the University of Toronto announces its new podcast series, ON CUE: Community University Extension. The podcast features its 2008-09 Speakers' Series, which takes a close look at some of the most pressing issues affecting Ontario's social economy.
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Youth for Youth Initiatives
November 24, 2009 20:11Hannah Feldberg discusses the concept of Me to We as a new kind of social enterprise; one which was first a philosophy and is now a movement carried by dedicated social justice advocates – the youth of today. Jeffrey Ma talks about why crossing borders can be easier than crossing the street, and the importance of connecting with people of different faiths and values, both internationally and here at home. Lisa White of the Social Economy Centre moderated this panel. 111809 http://socialec...
Student Co-operatives
November 13, 2009 03:32Speakers: Marisa Charland gives an overview of Ontario Student Co-operative Association, the federation that unites all Ontario student co-operatives. Debbie McKay presents the development of, and services provided by the Ontario Student Co-operative Association enterprise at University of Guelph. Andrew Haydon discusses the challenges in developing the newest student housing co-operative in Ontario, located in Cambridge. Sonja Carrière, Education Manager of On Co-op, moderates this panel...
Water Justice
September 23, 2009 21:35Speakers: Joe Cressy from the Polaris Institute focuses on the issue of bottled water and the need for public water infrastructure, both in Canada and internationally. Nancy Goucher from FLOW discusses efforts to protect our critical fresh water resources, emphasizing the necessity of having all levels of government work together as part of a Canada-wide strategy to effectively addresses current and emerging threats to fresh water security. Mark Calzavara is the Ontario/Quebec organizer fo...
ONTARIO'S SECONDARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DIPLOMA REQUIREMENT
June 06, 2009 02:21Speakers: Robin Shepherd (Education Officer, Ministry of Education) discusses why 40-hours of community involvement became a graduation requirement in 1999, the general expectations of the 40-hours, and the evolving responses of staff, parents and students over the last 10 years. Agnes Meinhard (Ryerson University) speaks about a recent studies on high school community service. Jane Hennig (Executive Director, Volunteer Action Centre of Kitchener-Waterloo and Area) speaks about the positiv...
Green Collar Jobs
June 06, 2009 02:17Speakers: John Cartwright (Labour Council, Toronto & York Region)… discusses how a green economy must combine sustainability with equity and social justice. Can a green jobs strategy be developed that respects workers and communities in the face of corporate globalization? Chalo Barrueta (Banyan Tree Community Initiatives)…speaks about a number of exciting projects the Banyan Tree Community Initiatives group is currently involved in. This discussion will focus on youth training and youth-le...
Food Security
April 19, 2009 02:03Speakers: Debbie Field (Food Share)....With world hunger growing, there is a need to look at the ways governments and communities can work together to ensure sustainable and affordable access to food - for everyone. Debbie explores a variety of food security options. Michael Oliphant (Daily Bread Food Bank) ....Speaks to the efforts Daily Bread Food Bank has made to address the underlying cause of hunger, poverty, through public policy and political advocacy Lori Stahlbrand (Local Plus)....
New Canadians and the Social Economy
February 18, 2009 22:52Speakers: *Farhia Warsame, Manager, Haween Enterprises and the Somali Network *Maryam Alefi Kurmally, Coordinator, Afghan Women's Catering Group *Jamila Aman, Executive Director, Northwood Neighbourhood Services Farhia Warsame discusses “Developing A Social Purpose Enterprise.” She will speak about her experiences in developing and growing, or supporting, Social Purpose Enterprises and will highlight what she has learned in the area of operations. Maryam Alefi Kurmally talks about the cr...
Youth And Social Enterprise
January 24, 2009 03:05Speakers: Andrew Macdonald discusses how Toronto’s Phoenix Print Shop offers practical, cost-effective and entrepreneurial ways to help youth sustain their gains for the long-term. Jennifer LaTrobe talks about “Boldness and Blunders,” a look inside a social enterprise and the genius of managing unreasonable goals. Tina Sorbara considers the co-operative model as a vehicle for student self-sufficiency and empowerment. She gives an overview of the Guelph Campus Co-op operations and governanc...
"If only researchers would talk to each other!" Four Traditions of Self-Help Group Research
January 12, 2009 15:58Speaker: Professor Emerita Thomasina Borkman, Sociology, George Mason University This presentation discusses four differing self-help traditions, three of which are international and have been ignored by researchers in North America. Dr. Borkman discusses the extensive benefits to individuals and community of these four self-help traditions. Dr. Borkman specializes in the sociology of health, illness, and disability. She is internationally renowned for her research and publications on self...
Participatory Local Development and Grassroots Planning: From Kerala to Leh
December 22, 2008 23:50Speaker: Dr. Manjula Bharati, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Bombay, India You are invited to listen to a presentation on the micro level planning process in Leh, India, an innovative participatory process influenced by the highly acclaimed People's Plan of Kerala. Dr. Manjula Bharati, an internationally renowned researcher who participated in both processes of democratic decentralization, will discuss key issues faced by local communities in understanding and articulating their own dev...
Social Purchasing
December 06, 2008 03:45Speakers: Dave Robinson… is the Sustainability and Community Involvement Coordinator at Mountain Equipment Co-operative (MEC) in Toronto. David speaks about how its ethical sourcing policy enables MEC to operate in a socially responsible manner. Peter Frampton… As Executive Director of the Learning Enrichment Foundation, Peter was instrumental in the establishment of the Social Purchasing Portal. Peter explains how the Portal allows corporations to leverage existing purchasing power to exp...
K-Net: An Amazing First Nations Initiative in Telehealth and Online Education
November 26, 2008 00:42Speakers: Darlene Panacheese is the telehealth coordinator at the Mishkeegogamang Telemedicine Work Station, and gives us a video tour of the telehealth station. Linda Johnson is a high school teacher in Weagamow Lake, and talks about the Keewaytinook Internet High School. Brian Beaton is the coordinator of K-Net Services, the telecommunications department of Keewaytinook Okimakanak; a tribal council serving First Nations in Ontario's far north. He will discuss the migration of broadban...
The Conversion of Alexandra Park Public Housing into Atkinson Housing Co-operative
October 04, 2008 17:42Speakers: Tom Clement, Executive Director, Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto, & Jorge Sousa, University of Alberta, September 24, 2008 Tom Clement introduces, “Atkinson Co-op Revolution,” a short film about community development activities resulted in young people engaging in their co-op by running for the board of directors. Atkinson Co-op’s board now has five directors under 25 years of age, and Tom is joined by members of the Atkinson Co-op to respond to questions and to share ...