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Thursday, November 17 • 3:30pm - 4:50pm
915: Rebooting the Social Impact Mandate of Universities: Knowledge and Skills for Innovation in the Social Sector

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Rebooting the Social Impact Mandate of Universities: Knowledge and Skills for Innovation in the Social Sector

Panel Organized by: The Collaborative

On 12-13 October 2022, the Canadian Forum on Innovation and Societal Impact convened social research and innovation stakeholders across sectors. The purpose was to explore the conditions for alignment on policies and practices that leverage impact-first training and knowledge mobilisation in the Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA) to foster innovation and build capacity in the social and municipal sectors. 
The panel will comment on the plan of action emerging from the first iteration of Canadian Forum on Innovation and Societal Impact, highlighting areas of agreement, key actions and implementation considerations identified by the 125 participants through deliberative dialogues on 40+ question around the following themes:
  •  Campus-community relationship and the challenges of knowledge mobilisation into the social innovation ecosystem
  • The role of municipal governments in fostering innovation in the social space
  • Needs around policy innovation and talent in the social and municipal sector.
  • Contribution of Indigenous knowledge to social sector, local policy making

Moderators
avatar for Dr Sandra Lapointe

Dr Sandra Lapointe

Professor of Philosophy at McMaster University
Dr Sandra Lapointe is Professor of Philosophy at McMaster University. She is a Commonwealth alumna, a Fellow of the Humboldt Foundation and an award winning scholar. She is a past President of the Canadian Philosophical Association and a past member of the Board of Directors of the... Read More →

Speakers
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Tricia Williams

Future Skills Centre’s Director of Research, Evaluation and Knowledge Mobilization
Tricia Williams brings a strong background across anthropology, sociology and economics disciplines to her role as Future Skills Centre’s Director of Research, Evaluation and Knowledge Mobilization. She has particular expertise in the future of work including digital economies... Read More →
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Coryell Boffy

Senior director, society and culture - Axelys
Coryell Boffy possesses 15 years of experience in building collaborations and partnerships between academic institutions, businesses, governments, and non-profit organizations, both locally and internationally. He has recognized skills in ecosystem development, governance, and corporate... Read More →
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Andrea Nemtin

CEO of Social Innovation Canada
Currently the Executive Director of Social Innovation Canada, Andrea Nemtin, has spent her career leading complex organizations and initiatives focused on creating positive social and environmental progress through strategic philanthropy, media and arts, social innovation and impact... Read More →
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Abid Jan

Director - United Way East Ontario
Abid Jan has extensive experience in Canadian and international development work. As an experienced nonprofit management executive, Abid has more than 22 years of experience in poverty alleviation, community economic development, project management, capacity building, and organizational... Read More →

Thursday November 17, 2022 3:30pm - 4:50pm EST
Governor General Ballroom III - Westin Ottawa Hotel

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