Join a community that believes in the power of people to design better futures.

At the Élisabeth-Bruyère School of Social Innovation, you’ll gain the tools and experience to turn bold ideas into sustainable social change.

Discover how to empower communities to solve real challenges through collaboration, hands-on learning and creativity.

Explore models of social enterprise, develop project management and budgeting skills and learn to mobilize communities for action.

Develop the leadership and management skills needed to strengthen social organizations and lead meaningful change.

Explore analytical frameworks and research tools used to evaluate and structure projects and influence systems.

Contribute to the global conversation through advanced research in collective enterprises, social movements, citizen-led innovation and driving sustainable change.

All Social Innovation students are part of the Mauril-Bélanger Social Innovation Workshop (The Atelier), a hub to collaborate, learn and work on real community-impact projects with mentorship and co-working support.

“The Social Organization Development program helped me enormously in my current job when it comes to project management, financial management and handling the various stakeholders. If someone wants to initiate change, social transformation and to help others, this is the perfect program.”

Jean Peniarold Petit Homme, G.D. graduate

Discover strategies for mobilization, collective action and systemic change.

Learn to identify and analyze complex social challenges.

Build management, planning and budgeting skills for social organizations.

Develop and implement your own project or internship with community partners.*

Join a network of innovators, changemakers and leaders working for a better world.

*All Social Innovation students become part of the Mauril-Bélanger Social Innovation Workshop (The Atelier), a collaborative space for learning, coworking, positive community impact and social entrepreneurship.

“After completing my program, I have many more tools at my disposal, in my practice and as a professional. I understand how to mobilize a community so it can be empowered to come up with the solutions to problems people deal with on a daily basis.”

Jude Jean Francois, M.A. graduate 

Learn from experienced practitioners and thought leaders in community development, social enterprise and innovation.

Apply your learning through real projects, internships and collaborations with community organizations.

Engage directly with professors and peers in a close-knit, supportive environment.

Earn a certificate or degree conferred by Saint Paul University and the University of Ottawa.

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partnership agreements with post-secondary institutions in many countries

At the Élisabeth-Bruyère School of Social Innovation, we believe that lasting change begins with ideas and the people bold enough to act on them.

Whether you’re starting your academic journey or advancing your career, our programs equip you to turn purpose into action and create a more just and sustainable world.

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