As new parents we are adjusting to living in virtual isolation with our son during these strange and scary times; we worry about the long-lasting impacts psychologically and socially. Outside of [...]
After nearly five months, the pandemic continues to dictate all aspects of the economy, including investments. When we reported on our investment performance after the first quarter of 2020, we [...]
The pandemic has hit in the midst of two major life changes for my family. This past year Jill and I welcomed our son Hayzen and then also bought a new home. Just as we settled into our new life [...]
The pandemic is causing major volatility on stock markets globally, and as a foundation that relies on our investments to fund our work, we are watching the markets very closely and are [...]
Given the recent volatility of the markets, Inspirit is even more committed to our impact investing strategy moving forward. In January 2016 Inspirit committed to a 100% impact portfolio, and [...]
Just when my wife Jill and I were almost halfway towards our goal of a 100% impact portfolio (see previous post), we liquidated a significant chunk of our portfolio to buy a house! The home [...]
The Southern First Nations Network of Care (SFNNC) and Wiijii’idiwag Ikwewag invites you to a sacred feast and ceremony to honour and bless it’s new initiative, Restoring the Sacred Bond. This [...]
A new Indigenous-led venture capital fund will provide capital and support to Indigenous social enterprises across the country. “We’re an Indigenous intermediary working with Indigenous [...]
Published May 27, 2019 | By Jory Cohen, Director of Social Finance and Investment | This post focuses on the next step in the series describing the steps my wife, Jill, and I are taking to reach [...]
Published April 8, 2019 | By Jory Cohen, Director of Social Finance and Investment | A little while ago my wife Jill and I committed to a 100% impact portfolio; our goal is to transition our [...]
