GENERATING PROTOTYPES: 2 DAY WORKSHOP Introduction & Guiding Principles Shiva and Rohit (Bhutanese community leaders) and Ben (lab facilitator), welcomed everyone and explained what was going to happen over the following 2 days. Shiva and Rohit performed a Bhutanese ceremony that involved lighting a butter lamp and honoring a wise person in the room who was bestowed with the responsibility of protecting the group. The person chosen for this role was Kate Gunn from City of Edmonton who has been instrumental in pioneering new ways to help address poverty including the co-creation of pathways with community. Shiva and Rohit offered Kate a ceremonial red Katak silk scarf to honor her. Following the ceremony, Ben and Shiva went through the Action Lab Agreement (see below), outlining 10 principles that guided our work over the 2 days. These principles were created in collaboration with the Bhutanese community.
Kate Gunn, City of Edmonton, wearing a silk scarf gifted to her by the Bhutanese community during the opening of the lab days
Action lab agreement created in collaboration with the Bhutanese community - 10 principles to guide our work over the 2 days
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