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Employment Social Enterprises: Breaking It Down So We Can Build the Next Economy
Next Economy
In the lead up to our Next Economy Conversation with Kalen Taylor on June 24, we’re explaining all things employment social enterprises so you can enter the conversation in the know. Building the Next Economy requires all of us. Here’s the breakdown before we build.
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Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
Member Stories, Next Economy
To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, here are some of our favourite stories of Indigenous-led innovation from the last year, as well as a spotlight on a few of CSI’s Members and Alumni whose work centres Indigenous knowledge, promotes cultural awareness, and often supports reconciliation. 
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Protecting Old-Growth Forests: A Climate Ventures Conversation with Nicole Rycroft
Climate Ventures
For our latest Climate Ventures Conversation, we sat down with Nicole Rycroft, the Founder and Executive Director of Canopy, for a conversation about how Canopy is protecting the world’s forests by working with industry customers and suppliers to transform supply chains.  

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July 8, 2021

Live Online – COMMUNITY INNOVATION & SOCIAL ENTERPRISE (6th Conference)

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Communications & Content Specialist

  • Contract Type: Full-time
  • Location: Toronto
  • Hosted by: Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC)
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Operations Specialist

  • Contract Type: Full-time
  • Location: Toronto
  • Hosted by: ConnectAd
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Digital Marketing and Communications Coordinator

  • Contract Type: Part time
  • Location: Toronto
  • Hosted by: Centre for Social Innovation

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Staff Retreat 2019
17 Innovators and Innovations to Celebrate 17 Years!
Member Stories, Programs, Social Innovation
To celebrate seventeen years, here’s a look at seventeen of the countless innovators and innovations who’ve left a mark on us and who continue to leave their mark on the world.
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Green Economy Law is Demystifying New Legal Frontiers in Canada
Member Stories
New to CSI Spadina, Green Economy Law Professional Corporation is a corporate and commercial law firm for ecopreneurs, social enterprises, and nonprofits working to build a sustainable and regenerative economy.
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Reclaiming the Narrative: A Spotlight on Queer of Colour
Member Stories, Programs
CSI member Eileen Liu on why she created Queer of Colour, a storytelling platform for queer people of colour to take control of the narrative and share their stories on their own terms.

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  • 501 Queen Queen and Spadina
  • 505 Dundas Dundas and Spadina
  • 11 Minutes Union Station
  • 21 Minutes High Park
  • 29 Minutes Queen & Woodbine
  • 31 Minutes Yonge and Eglington

There is metered parking all along Spadina.

There is a Green P parking lot approximately 2 blocks north of the Centre for Social Innovation, on the east side of Spadina. Note that Spadina runs northbound so you must approach from Queen St.

There is a public lot on Sullivan St. Note that Sullivan runs westbound so you must approach from Huron St.

Ground Floor
CSI Spadina’s ground floor is fully accessible with a lift on the south side of the building.

Guests will enter through the south laneway door, which has a lift. The laneway is located between 192 Spadina and 190 Spadina.

When you arrive in the building please contact our welcome desk (416-979-3939 ext. 1) to have a staff or DECA to provide access to the lift.

Upper Floors

The coworking space on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors are not fully accessible: they can be reached via an elevator with a door of 30” width. Functionally this means that while we are able to accommodate many accessibility devices, those using larger devices may need alternative arrangements.

We are committed to ensuring all members and their guests are able to use our services. If you have any accessibility concerns or questions please reach out the Community Manager: Stefan(at)socialinnovation.ca.

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