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.
| 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 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
editRegenesis 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
editRegenesis 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