The “Kashubian Social Innovations” report authored by Ewelina Stefańska, Paweł Wajlonis, and Cezary Obracht-Prondzyński, defines Kashubian social innovations as all projects and endeavours that create new solutions, foster new ideas, and “remember” ancient cultural forms, while simultaneously communicating them in new ways. These innovations are based on the existing culture, and above all, on the ingenuity, creativity and collaboration of various individuals and communities and their creative efforts.

The report presents a diverse range of initiatives—projects, activities, and institutions—that were deemed important and innovative, demonstrating the continuing emergence of new ideas for protecting, developing, and transforming Kashubian culture. These examples come from various sectors: education, culture, the social economy, non-governmental organizations, local governments, religious communities, and informal groups. The leading areas of innovation include:

1. Education and science (where, among other things, Kashubian language teaching has been introduced in schools at every level of education; a new degree course in Kashubian ethno-philology has been established at the University of Gdańsk; the Kashubian Folk University in Wieżyca, the Academy of Vocational Education, the Kashubian Institute, the Inspiring Examples Foundation, and the first bilingual school in Wejherowo have all been created).
2. Language (where, among other things, the Kashubian language has been standardized, the Kashubian Language Council has been established as well as the annual Kashubian Dictation, the Online Polish-Kashubian Dictionary and Kashubian Sign Language which is in its initial phase).
3. Community activity (including the establishment of the Kashubian Women’s Club and ULKA – the People’s University for Active Women; a women’s strike in Kashubia, Kashubian-Ukrainian activities, and new mass Kashubian events: Kashubian Unity Day and the World Kashubian Congress have taken place).
4. Culture, art, entertainment and religion (including the Cassubia Cantat Festival in Bytów, the creation of new Kashubian ethno-design, the Neubauer Gallery in Kartuzy, museum activities – e.g. exhibitions at the MKPE in Wdzydze Kiszewskie; the concert „(Po)morskie opowieści” at the Musical Theatre; performances: “Nieczułość” and “Sąd (Nie)ostańczny” in Gdańsk theatres; the film “Kamerdyner” (The Butler); Kashubian liturgy in the Church; Kashubian-language television programmes – including “Rodna Zemia”, “Kaszëbë”, “Tedë jo” and “Farwë Kaszëb”, and radio programmes: the Kaszubian Magazine “Na bôtach ë w bòrach”), the news service “Klëka” and others).
5. Sports (including regular sporting events: the Kaszëbë Runda Bicycle Rally, the Kashubian Triathlon, Bùczka, and “Bëtowskô Gòńba”).

In the final section, titled “Key conclusions and recommendations,” the report’s authors emphasize the significant role of women who plan and organize various innovative activities in the Kashubian community. They urge recognition of local projects that, over time, impact the entire Kashubian community. They also note that the largest group of innovations described are those related to education and the Kashubian language.

The authors recommend that Kashubian animators and activists ensure an appropriate level of innovation and collaboration, support creativity, and create spaces to see its results. To support these animators and activists, the report’s authors have a number of specific proposals and tasks for the future development of Kashubian innovation.