CIFAR’s national dialogue series around social change continues with its next event in Vancouver, on April 21. #CIFARSocialInnovation
Date: April 21, 2015
Time: 3 pm to 6 pm
Location: Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC
Tickets: $28 Regular, $20 Museum members, $15 for Students
In partnership with the Museum of Vancouver, the BC Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation, and BC Partners for Social Impact, CIFAR brings together international researchers and community leaders for a symposium dedicated to exploring the evidence and developing ideas about how to build happier communities.
This afternoon discussion at the museum will be moderated by Al Etmanski and takes place in conjunction with the exhibition Stefan Sagmeister: The Happy Show, which officially opens April 23, 2015.
The Happy City – A Danish Case Study
Meik Wiking, CEO, The Happiness Research Institute, Denmark
How may local governments work with happiness and what can be done to improve the quality of life for citizens?At this session we will take a closer look at the Danish town of Dragør, where the Happiness Research Institute has conducted a large happiness survey among the citizens and together with the local government developed initiatives to increase happiness, well-being and quality of life for the people
Life Satisfaction within and across Canadian communities
Grant Schellenberg, CIFAR Associate Fellow and Acting Director of the Social Analysis Division at Statistics Canada
New Statistics Canada data compares life satisfaction levels across Canadian communities. How do Canadians feel about their life as a whole? Schellenberg will show how this varies from St. John’s to Victoria … Where will we find the happiest Canadians?
How can happiness research be used to support happier communities?
John Helliwell, CIFAR Senior Fellow and Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia
There are many tools at our finger tips that can make life better on the ground, in our communities, today. Helliwell discusses how community design, neighbourhood and workplace initiatives, as well as new approaches to policy frameworks can bring about the best in human cooperation and create positive human connections and shared identities.
Symposium Moderator
Al Etmanski
The afternoon is designed to promote maximum conversation and debate. A panel discussion and audience Q&A follows formal presentations. A networking reception will conclude the symposium.
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