On October 18, Columbia Institute held a briefing on key findings of a new report, “Our Future: Seniors, Socialization and Health,” at the South Granville Seniors` Centre. Click here to read report
Events
Events
Columbia Institute and Tyee Gala – Stories to be Heard, Not Yet Told
We held our second gala dinner in partnership with The Tyee on March 6, 2017 at the Creedside Community Centre in Vancouver. The evening program, which included an Ethiopian buffet dinner and raffle, celebrated the work and stories of changemakers in BC.
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2017 Columbia Institute and Tyee Gala: Stories to be heard, not yet told
Columbia Institute partnered with The Tyee to organize a gala celebration dedicated to hearing stories from BC's leading reporters and story tellers on what's shaping our lives. Held on March 6, 2017, at the Creekside Community Centre, the evening event included an Ethiopian buffet dinner, a silent auction, and mingling with friends, who care about the communities we live in. View photos here.
2016 UBCM: Columbia Institute Reception in Victoria
2016 FCM: Columbia Institute Evening Reception
The past year has brought significant changes: a shift in our federal government and with that a fresh focus on infrastructure and communities, and the signing of the historic climate change agreement in Paris. It's an important time for us to gather to reboot and connect!
Columbia Institute Reception
2016 High Ground: Tools for Engaged Leaders
Our 2016 civic governance forum was held in Harrison Hot Springs from April 1-2.
Fundraiser – Columbia Institute & Partners in the Horn of Africa
Under the banner, “Building Community… at Home and in the Horn,” we held our first fundraiser in partner with Parnters in the Horn of Africa on November 30, 2015 at the Ukranian Orthodox Church in Vancouver.the evening program includes a networking reception, an Ethiopian buffet dinner, a live speed painting presentation with the painting being auctioned off after dinner, and a silent auction.
The evening program included a networking reception, an Ethiopian buffet dinner, a live speed painting presentation with the painting being auctioned off after dinner, and a silent auction.
Ken Georgettti (President Emeritus of the Canadian Labour Congress – Congrès du travail du Canada) emceed the event.
All proceeds raised at the event will support the sustainable community development, education, and leadership building projects in Canada and Ethiopia.
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2015 Partners in Horn of Africa & Columbia Institute Gala
Alongside Partners in the Horn of Africa, we held our first gala fundraiser on November 30, 2015 at the Ukranian Cultural Centre in Vancouver. The evening program included a reception, Ethiopian buffet dinner, speed painting, and silent auction, alongside updates on the work and impact of the Columbia Institute and Partners in the Horn of Africa. Ken Georgettti, President Emeritus of the Canadian Labour Congress will emcee the event. Proceeds raised at event to support sustainable community development, education, and leadership building projects in Canada and Ethiopia. View photos here.
2015 FCM: Columbia Institute Wine Tasting Reception
June 5, 2015, 7:30 – 10pm; Art Gallery of Alberta, Ledcor Theatre, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, AB
2015 Partner Event: The Mayor Who Ended Homelessness
Once opposed to the Housing First model to help his city’s homeless population, Medicine Hat Mayor Ted Clugston is now a convert. This story was told as part of the Poverty-Free BC Speaker Series in April 2015.
2015 High Ground: Tools for Inspired Leaders
Our 2015 civic governance forum was held at the Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites in Vancouver, BC from March 20 to March 21.
2014 UBCM: Columbia Institute Reception in Whistler
On September 23, we held a special event for friends – new and old – in Whistler during UBCM.