Reframe Housing Competition Brings Innovation to the Housing Conversation
August 15, 2018 8:52 pmEverywhere you look nowadays, people are having a conversation about housing: How do we ensure equitable housing for everyone? What...
Tag Archive: social innovation
My story, her story: on Canadian identity and immigration
March 8, 2019 8:20 pmIt is important to reflect on the economic and social challenges that disproportionately impact newcomer women and, going forward, imagine the possibilities that emerge when we prioritize initiatives that will enable newcomer women to thrive.
Urban Matters CCC President joins the Central Okanagan Journey Home Society’s inaugural board of directors
March 12, 2019 7:17 pm"As part of a company that is deeply invested in the wellbeing of communities across the country, I see this role as an opportunity to share my learnings as I continue to learn."
Reframe Spotlight Part I: Nexbuild Construction
March 15, 2019 9:15 amRecently, Urban Matters' Social Venture Developer Jerome Lengkeek visited the Reframe winners in person. His first stop was Kamloops, BC.
Innovation Matters
April 17, 2019 8:37 pmWorld Creativity and Innovation Week (WCIW) is the kind of celebration we embrace at Urban Matters CCC.
Innovating for Empowerment & Employment
April 18, 2019 6:49 pmWe are placing people people with lived experience into roles where they can make a difference in the lives of their peers.
Impactful & Inspiring: Indigenous Social Innovation 2019
June 21, 2019 2:23 pmIndigenous social innovation has been making headlines and we wanted to learn more. Here's the start of a growing list.
A Pandemic is a Terrible Opportunity to Waste: Local Government and Their Community-serving Sector Partnerships
October 22, 2020 8:15 pmIn Urban Matters’ second Covid webinar, BC and Alberta leaders in the field share experiences, insights and ways forward in...
Growing on Purpose – Part 2
October 7, 2022 7:00 amWelcome to the second instalment in our 4-part blog series Growing on Purpose, where we explore and share the evolutionary...
Anne Burrill: Dedicated to strong communities
November 29, 2022 11:09 amWe’re excited to welcome Anne Burrill to the Urban Matters team! Anne is joining us as a Social Health and...
Impacts and insights from Urban Matters CCC’s community contributions
December 15, 2022 1:32 pmPreparations for next round of contributions underway By Pauline Sydenham, Urban Matters CCC Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Startup Weekend Okanagan – Bring Your Ideas for Affordable Housing
February 6, 2018 10:34 pmJoin us at Techstars Startup Weekend Okanagan, March 9-11, 2018, pitch your idea for affordable housing and win an incubation package!