ENDPOVERTYEDMONTON EndPovertyEdmonton is a community initiative working towards prosperity for all through advancing reconciliation, the elimination of racism, livable incomes, affordable housing, accessible and affordable transit, affordable and quality child care, and access to mental health services and addiction supports. Together, we can change the conversation on poverty and ensure every Edmontonian has the opportunity to thrive. www.endpovertyedmonton.ca
CITY OF EDMONTON The capital of Alberta, a northern city of art and ideas, research and energy. Edmonton is an energy city. Energy drawn from the ground and from above; from the sun and wind. But the true power of Edmonton is the democratic spark in its people.
EDMONTON BHUTANESE COMMUNITY There are about 350 Bhutanese newcomers living in Edmonton. Together they form a supportive, strong, and resilient community of people.
STEWARDSHIP GROUP Representatives from the organizations above, as well as identified leaders from the Bhutanese community, formed a lab stewardship group in the spring of 2018 and together began learning from the Bhutanese community what the Design by Doing Lab should focus on and help the community with. Over 8 months this stewardship group learned from each other, strengthened collaboration, built authentic relationships with the Bhutanese community and created a social innovation lab process that Bhutanese community leaders felt would work in their cultural context. The stewardship group strove to co-create a process with the community rather than for the community.
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