CBEEN Events Calendar

Social Change Institute: Tools, Leadership & Connection
Join us for this 5-day experiential convening designed for high impact social sector and emerging leaders who are seeking practical skills and networking opportunities to take their work to the next level.

Date: Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
Ends: Sunday, October 24th, 2010
Location: Hollyhock, Cortes Island, BC
Cost: $495

Details: 
Join us for this 5-day experiential convening designed for high impact social sector and emerging leaders who are seeking practical skills and networking opportunities to take their work to the next level.

Why attend SCI 2010? Experts from the environmental, sustainability and social justice sectors as well as social innovators, community organizations and advisors will gather in this unique learning community.

You'll gain insight into movement and organizing strategies, online tools, campaigns, leadership practices in the stunning natural setting of Canada's leading educational retreat centre~ Hollyhock.

Your Social Change Institute Conference Hosts include: Joel Solomon, Karen Mahon, Derek Gent, Stina Brown, Melanie Redman, Pravin Pillay, Kevin Damaskie, and Vanessa Richards.

“SCI is truly a unique event. Highlights included meeting activists and leaders working in different sectors and from different constituencies to share the best ideas. Learning about the challenges and successes of their campaigns was invaluable, we don’t get this kind of opportunity to learn from each other and give feedback.” ~ Seth Klein, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

Lead Sponsor: Vancity

Sponsors: Next Wave Foundation, with support from Public Outreach, Growthworks, Next Up.

Hollyhock offers 20% off room and board rates as a co-sponsor.

You should attend SCI 2010 if you are:

• A professional at a nonprofit/NGO, public agency or other organization
• A social innovator or social entrepreneur, OR
• An aspiring social impact leader.

Tuition: $495 CAD

Limited conference bursaries are available by application online.

http://www.hollyhock.ca/cms/index.cfm?Group_ID=3703

Contact: 
http://www.hollyhock.ca/cms/index.cfm?Group_ID=3703