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Canada’s animal-welfare push is gathering steam. Here’s what’s on the agenda
A parliamentary bill named after Jane Goodall is just the tip of the iceberg; activists have a lot of changes they’d like to see come to Canada, from an end to chickens in cages to a new home for Kiska, the orca at Marineland. Jane Goodall requires no introduction....
Elisa is a Speaker at the True North Festival
Elisa presented a talk on social entrepreneurship and her book, In the Business of Change, at the recent True North Festival in Waterloo, Ontario.
Making Change Her Business
Profile of Elisa Birnbaum in Vancouver publication
Elisa Named a Purpose-Driven Woman to Watch for in 2019
Elisa was featured in Bmeaningful's list of "Purpose-Driven Women to Watch for in 2019" To read about her and the other inspiring women listed click on this link
Elisa Receives a Warm Welcome at The University of Toronto
A packed room, a warm audience and engaging presentation are a great antidote to the freezing temps
Book Tour Continues in New Orleans
A great week in NOLA
Inspired Conversation at the Social Finance Forum
Elisa moderated a fascinating dialogue on the state of social entrepreneurship at the Social Finance Forum this November with two powerhouse panelists, Daniel Overall of the Trico Foundation and Cheryl Dorsey of Echoing Green. And a fun time was had. "Here's hoping...
And The Winner Is: Elisa is a judge at the Munk School’s Hult Case Competition
Elisa was delighted to be a judge at the Hult Prize Competition run by University of Toronto's Munk School for Public Policy and Global Affairs. Each team presented their ideas for social entrepreneurial ventures that could tackle some of Canada's more intractable...
Elisa joins Before the Bell to discuss social enterprise in Canada
On October 17 Elisa took part in a fascinating discussion on social enterprise in Canada on the live (and interactive) public affairs program Before the Bell, produced by Sixth Estate and filmed at Ottawa's iconic National Arts Centre. Hosted by journalist David Akin,...
Elisa is interviewed on BuySomeGood podcast
Elisa Birnbaum, editor and publisher of SEE Change Magazine discusses her book "In the Business of Change" with host of BuySomeGood podcast, Tina Crouse, who calls it a "Fantastic review of successful social enterprises in Canada, the U.S. and abroad." During the...