Critical Reflection 1
What were your motivations for joining UNIV 203?
Wanted to work on real solutions and make a difference
Wanted to learn new perspectives and views from the most recent Global Challenges cohort
Learned new things that I wanted to bring to the table
Wanted to engage with leaders in food security in Calgary and beyond
Wanted to develop systems level thinking and innovation skills
Wanted to help grow an exciting new course
Where do I stand now regarding the Global Challenge
While it is imperative to think from a global perspective, our best bet at changing the world must be to change where we live first.
Sustainability, both environmentally and temporally, must be a key factor in any innovation
We must understand how race, class, and gender relate to the production, distribution, and consumption of food.
Solutions based on markets or governments cannot address the root causes of food insecurity.
People must work to change the cultural and material conditions that affect access to food.
Wanted to work on real solutions and make a difference
Wanted to learn new perspectives and views from the most recent Global Challenges cohort
Learned new things that I wanted to bring to the table
Wanted to engage with leaders in food security in Calgary and beyond
Wanted to develop systems level thinking and innovation skills
Wanted to help grow an exciting new course
Where do I stand now regarding the Global Challenge
While it is imperative to think from a global perspective, our best bet at changing the world must be to change where we live first.
Sustainability, both environmentally and temporally, must be a key factor in any innovation
We must understand how race, class, and gender relate to the production, distribution, and consumption of food.
Solutions based on markets or governments cannot address the root causes of food insecurity.
People must work to change the cultural and material conditions that affect access to food.
Critical Reflection II
Action Plan
Despite the retorical nature of my question from the initial reflection, and in consideration of my experience this semester, I believe that the question demands an answer. It is incumbent to act in order to see the tree of innovation flourish to realize meaningful change. I have taken the lessons learnt to heart and vow to continue my fuel my passion with further exploration and engagement of community partnerships to address the issues of dignified food distribution in Calgary and beyond.
For extra brownie points, I wrote a haiku - for you! (ooh that rhymes too!)
Dignity with food,
Striving for more free markets,
Builds community!
For extra brownie points, I wrote a haiku - for you! (ooh that rhymes too!)
Dignity with food,
Striving for more free markets,
Builds community!