working together, we design, shift mindsets, evolve ideas, And Think Big!

We bring together philanthropists, non-profits, government, businesses, and community members to accelerate impact on critical issues facing our communities at a systems level.

we design.

We use design to create inclusive, outcome focused change.

we collaborate.

We enable collaborators to take a human-centred approach to innovation to design with people and empower communities.

we connect.

We bring together non-profit partners, government, philanthropists, businesses, and the community to design for a better future.

Featured work

Inspire

Inspire is a capacity building program for non-profit organizations that teaches design thinking as an approach to problem solving. In the age of acceleration, organizations are challenged to adapt to a rapidly changing world.

Responsible Disruption

Launched in response to the global pandemic our recurring webinar series, Responsible Disruption explores the importance of innovation, recovery and resilience during challenging times.

Pay What You Want Market

For the last couple of years, The SIL has been working on an initiative that is aimed at increasing food security in Calgary. As a part of this initiative, we are hosting a pop-up pay what you want market, that gives people the freedom to meet their household needs and stay within their budget.

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Land Acknowledgement

In the spirit of our journey to promote reconciliation, we would like to honour the truth of our shared history and acknowledge Treaty 7 territory and the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, that includes the Kainai, Siksika, and Piikani First Nations.

We acknowledge the traditional lands of the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations. We would also like to recognize the Métis people, and the Inuit people who have made their home here in Mohk’insstsis, also known as Calgary.