SOCIAL INNOVATION INSTITUTE
Community Engagement
MacEwan is built upon a strong history of community engagement, where efforts to teach, learn and serve are aligned with the interests and needs of the broader community.
Learn more about community-engaged initiatives supported by the Social Innovation Institute.
Edmonton’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is robust and there is growing recognition that entrepreneurship is not limited to tech, venture capital, profit-and-growth-orientations and heroic entrepreneurs. There is a resounding desire to foster entrepreneurship that has a positive social impact, and for Edmonton’s entrepreneurial resources to be more accessible and relevant for underrepresented entrepreneurs. The intent of this half-day “roundtable” series is to work as a community to transform Edmonton’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to be more inclusive and impactful.
Contact the Director, Social Innovation Institute to learn more.
Community service learning courses, opportunities for students to learn from and contribute to community organizations, work placements, such as co-ops and practicums—at MacEwan, students are introduced to a variety of community-engaged learning opportunities.
The Social Innovation Institute engages community partners and works with our office of Career Services to connect students with experiential learning opportunities related to social innovation and inclusive, impactful entrepreneurship (e.g. social enterprises, minority-owned enterprises, Indigenous enterprises, and non-profit organizations).
When our faculty members undertake research activities in collaboration with community organizations, we all benefit. The Office of Research Services supports this type of community-engaged scholarship for faculty and students, enriching the social and cultural fabric of our city.
The Social Innovation Institute hosts gatherings and initiatives that encourage community-engaged scholarship within MacEwan and the broader community.