The Winnipeg Boldness Project Accountability Framework

The Winnipeg Boldness Project (“Boldness”) is a social innovation initiative working towards a Bold Goal: Children and families in Point Douglas will experience dramatically improved wellbeing in all aspects of self: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Over the past eight years, the Project’s Accountability Framework has been based on the idea that Boldness’ highest level of accountability is to Point Douglas community residents, families, and their children. This guiding principle is understood at every level of the Project’s governance. This work area involves continued engagement with four Guide Groups: a Parent Guide Group; Research and Evaluation Guide Group; Community Leadership Guide Group; and Traditional Knowledge Keepers Guide Group. In addition to the four Guide Groups, they also have a Stewardship Group and Funders Table for oversight and strategic direction. This Mitacs project, a collaboration between the Winnipeg Boldness project, Social Innovation Canada, and the University of Winnipeg, will explore how accountability and governance based on relationships has contributed to the success of Boldness.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jaime Cidro

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Partner:

Social Innovation Canada

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education; Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Winnipeg

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