Learning through Motivation: Life in Free Schools Education advocate shares inside democratic schooling The first time Alex Khost walked into a free school he saw the school director at the top of the staircase talking with a student sitting on top of a snow sled. Read More  Leading Social Change, Creating Business Edge If companies can help people live social change, they'll reach into hearts, create deeper connection: Owen Ward  Given that most everyone wants to make a difference, large businesses have an incredible opportunity to tap into that and not only create a better world but gain a competitive advantage, says Owen Ward. Read More  Ramping up Social Change by Bringing Together Society's Pillars Owen Ward sees efficiency, optimal impact as the result Asked about the greatest possibilities he sees in the social business sector, Air Miles for Social Change national director Owen Ward says he envisions more collaboration between the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Read More  What We're Thinking   Of Local Food and Finance Paul Slomp, a beef farmer in Ottawa shared his story of local food and finance this Saturday at a Bring Home Food conference in Peterborough, Ontario. His story contains a great many lessons about local food, local finance and the possibility of a different, more intimate way of doing business. When Paul set out to start his farm he sought seed capital. Finding no purchase through traditional means, he struck on another idea. A casual conversation with a lawyer friend of his led to a social finance innovation. His friend encouraged Paul to write out a page and half outline of a bond he would like to issue to people interested in supporting his enterprise. Read More  Stories At Work   Acknowledging the Great Work of Ontario Caregivers Stories help spread successes during Long-Term Care Week Across Ontario, families, residents and staff members in the long-term care sector have been celebrating Long Term Care Week, and part of the celebration involves sharing the stories that come out of the sector every day. Outstanding leadership in nursing has been recognized by the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA), and in long-term care homes across the province, the people who dedicate their lives to the care of our elders are being celebrated. Read More  Get Involved Join Us in Co-Creating Life-Giving News Do you have content that fits with Axiom News coverage that we could share? Send it to us! E-mail Jennifer: jennifer@axiomnews.ca, or call 705-741-4421, ext. 26. We'll take on assessing, editing, packaging and publishing everything that comes in to fit the bigger picture. We look forward to co-creating media for a renewed and thriving world.  Join Our Mailing List