The Atelier
Welcome to the Atelier! A space where non-profits, social entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and activists can collaborate, share knowledge, and build incubate and host social innovation projects.
We are an inclusive bilingual space designed to foster and support social innovation in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Our physical space boasts coworking desks, meeting rooms, a lounge area, and a fully equipped kitchen.
The Atelier is part of a unique ecosystem located at Saint Paul University in Ottawa. We work alongside the Élisabeth Bruyère School of Social Innovation and the Centre for Research on Social Innovation and Social Transformations (CRITS).
Become a member of the Atelier and join our community of change-makers! Whether you’re looking for a welcoming space to work, a dynamic venue to hold meetings or events, or you’re looking to connect with potential collaborators and mentors, this is a place to spark social change and build a more just and equitable world.
What is Social Innovation?
We define social innovation as the diverse models of organization, social practices and civic engagement used to fight social inequalities and various forms of oppression.
Social innovation has a rich history in social practices of self-organization, mutual aid and collective creativity. The social innovation sector includes not only social and collective enterprises, but also collective initiatives and experiments. It encompasses thousands of individuals and organizations.
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