Regenesis (non-profit organization)
| Formation | 2007 (2009 Incorporation) |
|---|---|
| Type | non-profit organization, environmental organization |
| Focus | experiential education, environmental education, outreach, grassroots action, social entrepreneurship |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Location | |
| Website | www |
Regenesis is Canadian youth and young adult-focused environmental organization. Regenesis has chapters at university and college campuses across Canada. Each university chapter is independent and democratically run.
Regenesis was founded in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 2007 by a group of student activists, including Claudia Rodriguez and Michael Jodah Kenny, as a youth-focused environmental organization.[1]
Regenesis has been praised for its innovative approach of involving students in operating social enterprises and other long-term environmental initiatives.[2][3][4]
History
[edit]Regenesis was formed as a grassroots youth organization and aspiring student social movement focusing on environmental and related justice issues.[5] Campaigns and projects were determined by their membership. The group had initial success, founding chapters at universities across Canada, including several chapters in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario.[6] Regenesis held a launch party that took place on World Environment Day, June 5, 2008, that was hosted by Frank De Jong, leader of the Green Party of Ontario.
Regenesis chapters currently host a variety of initiatives, including farmers' markets, borrowing centres, free stores and a community bike centre.[7] All initiatives are open to members of the wider community.
Chapters
[edit]Regenesis has chapters at the following post-secondary institutions:
- Concordia University
- Durham College
- Glendon College
- McGill University
- Ontario Tech University
- Toronto Metropolitan University
- Trent University - Main (Peterborough) Campus and Durham Campus
- Université de l'Ontario français
- University of Toronto
- University of Toronto Mississauga
- University of Toronto Scarborough
- York University
References
[edit]- ^ Claudia Rodriguez | Ontario New Democratic Party
- ^ David Wheeler, President and Vice Chancellor, Cape Breton University. LSF 2015 What's Worth Knowing: Educating for the 21st Century Green Economy Symposium May 15th, 2015 Toronto, Canada.
- ^ AASHE 2014 - Regenesis: Cultivating Change through the Campus 'Perennials'
- ^ http://thestarfish.ca/blog/2017/1/regenesis-leads-the-way-to-a-sustainable-economy The Starfish - Regenesis leads the way to a sustainable economy.
- ^ Ebrahim, S., Kenny, M. & Syed, S. (2014). Student-Involved Campus Sustainability and Social Justice Initiatives in Canada. Toronto: Institute of Research and Innovation in Sustainability.
- ^ Turning Up The Heat - Excalibur York University's Community Newspaper
- ^ Regenesis