“When you don’t know what to do, you know what to do – you learn.” Ken Low, 1943-2023 I can’t think of a quote that has compelled our community more than the one on the cover page from Ken Low, founder of the Human Venture Institute and Human Venture Leadership. As with every year, 2023 was filled with learning. It … Read More
2023 Solstice Message
On December 19, 2023 the Human Venture met virtually and in-person to celebrate the winter solstice, a tradition for many years now. It provides our community the time to reflect and discuss the year gone by and the years to come. 2023 was an especially meaningful Solstice as it was the first without Ken Low. Steacy Pinney hosted us in … Read More
Kid Power! by Elizabeth Dozois
In response to multiple requests from the Human Venture community, Elizabeth Dozois has published a kids’ book! Kid Power! features our community’s own Ken Low, and is loosely based on his experiences with the Can Do program, where he developed high-impact learning activities for kids. Ken had such a charming way of bringing out kids’ curiosity for the way things work which … Read More
Info Night: Pathfinders Re-ignite!
When: October 4th, 2022 at 7:00 pm MDT Where: Online. (You must register to receive the zoom link). What: Join us to learn about the 2022-2023 Pathfinder Program and why it is a good fit for you. Bring your questions and hear from fellow participants and what motivates them to continue their Human Venture learning. Sign up and full details … Read More
Reflections from the 2021 Solstice Gathering
On December 21st we had a strong turnout of HV community members to our online solstice gathering. It was a pleasure to see and hear from some folks for the first time in a long while! We took some time for people to share their personal reflections, Ken joined us to share his thoughts on the significance of the Solstice, … Read More
Human Venture Leadership: 2021 Report to Community
Prepared by Chris Hsiung The Role of Human Venture Framework When disasters start stacking on top of one another – pandemic, heat domes, forest fires, wars – you can’t help but see these as indicators of systemic failure. Issues like human-caused climate change, fragile supply chains, or the shortcomings of political ideology begin to intersect in increasingly challenging ways. We … Read More
Thank you to our volunteers
by Laura Kennet Did you know… Human Venture is supported by a team of volunteers? Did you know… Further explorations into human learning ecology and development of resources that are shared with the community are undertaken by volunteer Associates who draw on the Human Venture framework in an effort to think, see, and care differently? Did you know… By reading … Read More
Thank-you: Solstice Fundraiser 2019
The 2019 Solstice Fundraiser was a great success. Elizabeth Dozois hosted the Calgary group in her home with an incredible charcuterie display and Alison Hagan hosted the Edmonton group with equal holiday spirit. We were video connected! Thank-you to everyone who helped make this event so special. The 2019 Solstice Auction raised a record $5393! Alumni donated 20 items for … Read More
Dec 20: Solstice Party
Join us for a evening to gather and reconnect to the human venture. Toast a glass with us to celebrate the year. Enjoy great conversation and reflect with friends on the journey of life that we are all a part of. Location: Elizabeth’s House (address shared with ticket purchase) Date: December 20th at 7:00pm Cost: $50/person. Includes charcuterie, drinks and $25 charitable receipt. … Read More
