North Coast Innovation Lab

The North Coast Innovation Lab (NCIL) is a place-based initiative for people who are invested in the future of Prince Rupert to work together on tangible projects and initiatives that build a resilient economy as a tool for community well-being. Forthcoming student Project Coordinators provide capacity to the efforts of the NCIL through action-research, project prototyping/piloting, social innovation methodology application & understanding, and community learning activities and presentations reflecting the efforts and outcomes of the NCIL. They enhance internal and community understanding of complex community challenges; build relationships and partnerships within Prince Rupert; enhance collaboration and cooperation in developing innovative projects; and support ongoing community development initiatives.
Ultimately, the NCIL hopes to spark a systemic shift in the approach to community-led economic development, and student Project Coordinators (interns) will play an integral role in the planning, research, prototyping and feasibility of NCIL-related initiatives.

Faculty Supervisor:

Leslie King;Betsy Donald;Al Lauzon;Joseph Mensah;Jennifer Silver;Heather Hall;Tracey Galloway;Catriona Sandilands;Alison Gerlach;Silvia Sarapura-Escobar;Lauchlan Fraser;Lance McCready;Lindsay Robinson

Student:

Partner:

Ecotrust Canada

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Agriculture; Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Queen's University; Royal Roads University; Thompson Rivers University; University of Guelph; University of Toronto; University of Victoria; University of Waterloo; York University

Program:

Accelerate