The Government of British Columbia created a BC Social Innovation Council headed up by a senior community leader, a senior government member and a senior business person to look at how social innovation and social enterprise could be mobilized in support of the persistence of challenges in our communities.

In the Northern Hemisphere, December 21 is called the Winter Solstice.  It is the shortest day in the year for us.  It also the day that sees light beginning to return so it has had deep spiritual significance since time began.  For all of us in the Northern parts of the earth, it is special.  Coming as it does just before the beginning of the New Year adds to its significance.  No wonder many special holidays have happened at this time.

Dear Friends,

The next larger gathering of the Global Alliance for Community Engaged Research will take place within the 5th Living Knowledge Conference May 10-12-Bonn, Germany.


Re-imagining Research Relationships
Co-creating Knowledge in a Democratic Society

A stunning early autumn day in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  Some interesting developments here that might be of interest to some of you.

Creation of the Centre for Public Involvement