NEWS
1. Call to Action for Nonprofits to Support Nonprofit Commercial Activities:
Public Hearings in August Bill 65, Ontario’s proposed Not-for-profit Corporations Act The Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN) is an incubated project of the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI); together these organizations have been leading advocates for Bill 65, which has the potential to dramatically change the opportunities available for Ontario nonprofits, including the ability of nonprofits to engage in commercial activities as long as revenues are used to forward our public benefit objectives. Public Hearings are taking place this month for the Standing Committee on Social Policy to submit its report and recommendations to the Ontario Legislature on September 13th. Call to Action for Nonprofit Leaders: Help make a strong showing at these Public Hearings by making a presentation at one of these hearings. ONN can assist by providing briefing notes and talking points. For Bill 65 Public Hearing dates and locations, and to find out how to get involved click here. back to top 2. Transformaton of 720 Bathurst St. into CSI Annex: New 2nd Location The five-story, history-rich, red brick building located at 720Bathrust St. soon to be celebrated as CSI Annex is being transformed even as we speak to bring Toronto and the world an exciting new facility of the Centre for Social Innovation. Get the from-the-frontlines perspective of this landmark construction project with Colleen’s blog post [link to blog]. back to top 3. New Edition of the Canadian Social Enterprise Guide Now Available Enterprising Non-Profits has just released the second edition of the Canadian Social Enterprise Guide. This free publication is Canada's foremost resource for helping non-profit organizations create viable revenue generating programs. Click here for more information and to download the Guide.
back to top 4. A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium Grants Available Each year at the A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium, one of Ontario’s premier annual environmental events, practitioners, policy makers, nongovernmental organizations, academics and businesses come together to network and discuss the challenges and opportunities in Ontario’s conservation field. This year’s theme is Biodiversity: Connecting People, Land and Water. There are a number of grants available to help students and those affiliated with Ontario NGOs attend. For more info click here EVENTS
5. CSI Salsa - Fresh Round of Classes Wednesdays beginning August 18, 2010
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Beginners
5:30 pm – 6:00pm Intermediate
Centre for Social Innovation, 4th Floor
215 Spadina Ave., Toronto
$10/class and $40 all classes for non-CSI members
($5 per class / $20 all 5 classes CSI member rate) CSI is starting a fresh round of salsa classes that will run every Wednesday from August 18th – September 15th. Beginner classes include two intro classes and then drop-in classes catered to those who are just beginning. If you already know how to dance, but would like to improve/practice, you’re more than welcome to skip the intro classes and just come to the drop-in intermediate classes.
What our past students thought: “Fun, great variety of dance moves.” and “What I liked most about Anfernee was his personal attention and understanding of beginner's needs”
For more info click here. To RSVP email Anfernee Chansamooth back to top 6.Key Performance Indicators for Business Owners with Success Circle™ August 18, 2010
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Ryerson University (Oakham House, Room A/B)
63 Gould St., Toronto
Fee is donation to Street Kids International your first time attending
One of the major differences between big companies and small businesses is that larger businesses use objective and reliable information to guide their actions. Small businesses are more likely to act on gut instincts. In this highly informative and thought-provoking session you will learn how to identify what information is key to your business, the difference between indicators of results and indicators of performance, how to use this information to make smart decisions for your business and more. For more info click here or email or call 416-544-8667 back to top 7. DIY Sunscreen Workshop August 19, 2010
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Centre for Social Innovation, Alterna Savings Room, 4th floor
215 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
$40 Make shea butter and cocoa butter lotion with SPF 15, then make sun protection cream with zinc SPF 30. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones, no matter how young, from harmful sun rays, while still making and storing essential vitamin D. Attendees receive 170ml metal pump bottle or jar of shea lotion, a 170ml pump bottle or jar of cocoa butter lotion and a 120ml jar of sun protection cream. For more info click here or contact Tracey TieF, certified natural health practitioner by email or by phone (416) 535-9620 back to top
8. Turning Your Audience into a Community August 25, 2010
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Centre for Social Innovation, Suite 120
215 Spadina Ave., Toronto
$10 It’s time to stop pushing your messages out to an audience and to start creating conversations within a community. Your stakeholders can provide valuable content that stimulates discussion, awareness and education about your cause. So why miss out on this opportunity? For more information and to register click here back to top 9. Social Venture Partners Toronto Screening of Home Safe Toronto August 26, 2010
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (film screening at 6:45 pm)
CAMERA Bar
1028 Queen St. W., Toronto
Free for Social Venture partners; $15 for non-partners. Bring your teen and adult children
Light supper provided; cash bar Laura Sky, the producer and a distinguished local documentary filmmaker, will attend. Home Safe Toronto reveals how close homelessness is to many hard-working, hopeful Torontonians. Their stories will open our eyes and hearts, and ideally inspire a new determination to end homelessness in Canada. To view the trailer click here . If you are interested in learning more about our network of passionate professionals who pool volunteer time and charitable donations to strengthen selected Toronto non-profits, please come to this film screening. To book a seat please email
For more info click here back to top
10. Meditation: A Path of Peace, Healing and Celebration Eight weekly sessions start September 13, 2010
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Centre for Social Innovation, Alterna Savings Room, 4th Floor
215 Spadina Ave., Toronot
$225.00 A beginners' course for those who have never practiced meditation before or are interested in learning more/expanding your practice. Gain an understanding of various principles of meditation in the company of a small group of fellow beginners. Together, we will sample a number of meditation techniques including breath work, movement (yoga), sound (chants), visualization, guided imagery, and mindfulness. This is an opportunity to find out which techniques work for you.
If you've been thinking about meditation as a tool for stress relief, mental calm and clarity, emotional balance, more restful sleep or for many other benefits, please join us! For specific dates and more info click here back to top 11. Surviving Cold and Flu Season: Workshop September 14, 2010
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Centre for Social Innovation: CSI Spadina
Alterna Savings Boardroom, 4th Floor
215 Spadina Ave., Toronto
$8 General Admission; $5 CSI Tenants
Most of us can easily treat our colds and flues at home without a trip to the doctor. Learn how to create a great emergency kit to bust those bugs as well as when you should see a doctor. Find out how to use foods, supplements, herbs, hydrotherapy, Nettie pots, essential oils and more to help you recover from the office bug. Dr. Charney has been doing lunch & learns for 8 years and her many clients include Nike, Winners, Indigo, Omni Television, HMV and more. You want her in your corner when you need fresh and relevant ideas on how to flourish and maintain great health. Visit her website for many health articles and more information on naturopathic medicine. To register click here back to top 12. Bananas!*: Documentary Film Screening September 16, 2010
Doors open at 7:00 pm
Beit Zatoun
612 Markham St., Toronto
Free Juan “Accidentes” Dominguez is on his biggest case ever. On behalf of twelve Nicaraguan banana workers he is tackling Dole Food in a ground-breaking legal battle for their use of a banned pesticide that was known by the company to cause sterility. Can he beat the giant, or will the corporation get away with it? In the suspenseful documentary BANANAS!*, filmmaker Fredrik Gertten sheds new light on the global politics of food. Mario Tellez, Community Projects Coordinator for Casa Canadiense in Managua, will introduce the film and the context of the Dole Food battle in Nicaragua. For more info about this documentary click here.
For more about this screening email Katie or call (416) 642-5781. back to top 13. Four Directions: Environmental Art Installation at Evergreen Brickworks Intallation Opens September 23, 2010
Evergreen at the Brickworks
Toronto
Free The public art organization No. 9 Contemporary Art & the Environment, with curator Andrea Carson, will mount Four Directions, an environmentally themed video installation in celebration of the opening of Evergreen at the Brickworks. The exhibition is designed to reflect the mandate of the public art organization No. 9: essentially that contemporary art can stimulate positive social and environmental change. The group video exhibition features four powerful environmentally themed video artworks, each screened inside one of four restored drying kilns (long tunnels). As the viewer progresses through each tunnel, s/he will witness environmental devastation, followed by works that engage the emotions to suggest mindfulness, respect and honour for our environment. For more click here or email Andrew Davies. back to top JOBS 14.Communications Manager: Centre for Social Innovation
CSI seeks an extraordinary individual who brings solid communication skills, marketing savvy, and
a sense of style and creativity to the job. For full job description click here. back to top | 
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