Research Units and ClustersPartnersResearch ProjectsResearch ParticipantsOpportunitiesResourcesWhat is the purpose of the project?
The study looks to describe and measure the impact of the social economy in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and northern Ontario while strengthening and expanding existing capacities.
How long is the study?
The proposed research will last 5 years (2005-2009).
Who is involved in the project?
There are 24 academics in 10 disciplines from 12 universities, and 40 community partners from four provinces, the United States, Colombia, and Belgium taking part in the study in various capacities. The structure of the study forms a network involving academics, students, community groups, government, and other interested partners.
Who heads the project?
The principal investigator of the Linking Learning, Leveraging project is Dr. Lou Hammond Ketilson, director of the Centre for the Study of Cooperatives at the University of Saskatchewan.
How is the project funded?
Funding for the research is estimated at $6.45 million – $1.745 million from SSHRC and the remainder from matching in-kind funds from our partners.
Are there scholarships available?
Scholarships are available to Masters and PhD students. Find out how to apply here.
Who can apply for internships?
Community partners can submit proposals for research to be matched with an undergrad or a graduate student for 4 month or 12 month internships. The three provincial organizations (CUISR, WIRA and CESD) will post calls for proposals. Information will be posted on this website when it comes available.
Who are the co-applicants, collaborators and partners?
The researchers associated with the project are co-applicants or collaborators, and community partner organizations. Co-applicants and collaborators are individuals who participate in setting the intellectual goals of the project, while community partner organizations are interested in investigating the social economy from a practical viewpoint and have agreed to participate in this research by submitting a letter of support.
What is the Social Economy?
The Social Economy is commonly considered to consist of co-operatives, mutuals, and nonprofit enterprises.
The Quebec Chantier de l’Économie Sociale has described the Social Economy as follows:
• Goal of service to members or collectivity
• Autonomous management
• Democratic decision-making
• Primacy of people over capital
• Individual and collective participation, control, and responsibility
In the Northern Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan Social Economy Regional Node, the Social Economy is evident in organizations of co-operative, community economic development, and Aboriginal economic development sectors.
One of our academic research partners, Dr. Brett Fairbairn, has presented on this topic. See his PowerPoint slides here.
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Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada / Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada
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