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An Invitation to Join #ChangeTheNow

In 2018 Georgian College, Canada’s first Ashoka Changemaker College, wanted to know if they could mobilize students from kindergarten to Post Secondary into a movement, effectively building a region of Changemakers. It was from here that #ChangeTheNow began.

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#ChangeTheNow was created on the beliefs that small acts can lead to big change and collaborations can turn into largescale movements. We believe together students’, educators’ and communities’ ideas can spark systems shifts that make will make our communities greener, healthier, safer, stronger and more inclusive!

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    posted in "Food Miles - SDG #13, Summer 2023" 2023-08-17 16:19:15 -0700 complete_your_me_we_reflection_1056

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    After completing CTN, what new awareness do you have for yourself (ME) and your community (WE) and what is one action you might take to continue to explore it?

    Kavindu Elroy's Answer

    After completing CTN a new awareness that i have got for myself is that i realize that even small changes over time can make a massive impact. and for the community is that the collective effort of a community can make volumes of changes within the society and as an i action i will continue to explore ways to make small changes in every day life to contribute to climate action awareness.

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-17 11:48:21 -0700 complete_your_me_we_reflection_1065

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    After completing CTN, what new awareness do you have for yourself (ME) and your community (WE) and what is one action you might take to continue to explore it?

    Amandeep's Answer

    If you communicate and co-ordinate everyone, you will get what you and your team wants . You can get to know more deeply yourself through this activity . To continue exploring it we can develop our system thinking capability that the individual is a part of community and community is part of individual.

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-17 11:43:01 -0700 complete_your_hcdt_stage_pitch_reflection_1065

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    What did you learn about publicly sharing your ideas that you will carry with you in your future of work?

    Amandeep's Answer

    Sharing ideas allows you to broaden your reach with your network of connections. It help them gain an in-depth knowledge that they can apply in other work related tasks.

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-17 11:15:14 -0700 _complete_your_hcdt_stage_ideate_reflection_1065

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    How might ideation help you develop your active listening skills to brainstorm and reflect on ideas effectively with your team?

    Amandeep's Answer

    You contribute to supportive environment when you actively listens to others .

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-17 11:07:47 -0700 _complete_your_hcdt_stage_define_reflection_1065

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    How might you explain the value of you having a systems-thinking mindset when attempting to define and understand a complex problem?

    Amandeep's Answer

    Systems thinking mindset is an asset to better understand the problem and factors that shapes the problem

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-17 08:36:08 -0700 complete_your_me_we_reflection_1062

    🤔 Reflection question

    After completing CTN, what new awareness do you have for yourself (ME) and your community (WE) and what is one action you might take to continue to explore it?

    Kinjal's Answer

    I have gained new awareness for myself (ME) and my community (WE). I have learned to view complex problems through a systems-thinking lens, enabling me to identify underlying patterns, interconnections, and potential solutions. For my community (WE), I have come to appreciate the power of collaboration and the strength that arises from diverse perspectives. I recognize the value of inclusive dialogue and how it contributes to more innovative and comprehensive problem-solving. One action I might take to continue exploring these newfound insights is to actively engage in cross-disciplinary discussions and collaborations. By seeking out opportunities to work with individuals from different backgrounds and fields, I can apply my systems-thinking approach and active listening skills to contribute meaningfully to a wide range of conversations and projects.

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-17 08:32:38 -0700 complete_your_hcdt_stage_pitch_reflection_1062

    🤔 Reflection question

    What did you learn about publicly sharing your ideas that you will carry with you in your future of work?

    Kinjal's Answer

    Sharing ideas publicly exposes them to diverse perspectives and feedback. This input can help refine your ideas, uncover blind spots, and lead to improved outcomes. In my future of work, these lessons can guide you in effectively sharing your ideas, engaging in meaningful conversations, and making a positive impact within your chosen field.

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-17 08:30:27 -0700 complete_your_hcdt_stage_prototype_test_reflection_1062

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    How might the prototype & test stage help you with overcoming a fear of failure or challenging your assumptions about what is ‘right’?

    Kinjal's Answer

    the prototype and test stage provides a structured framework for embracing failure as a pathway to growth and improvement. It encourages you to challenge your assumptions, learn from mistakes, and develop a more resilient and adaptable approach to problem-solving.

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-17 08:26:49 -0700 complete_your_hcdt_stage_pitch_reflection_1063

    🤔 Reflection question

    What did you learn about publicly sharing your ideas that you will carry with you in your future of work?

    Roshan's Answer

    Public speaking/communication is an important skill that helps to share your ideas confidently and get a feedback from your audiences so that you can work on them to create more productivity.

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    posted in "Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG #11, Summer 2023" 2023-08-17 08:24:42 -0700 complete_your_hcdt_stage_prototype_test_reflection_1063

    🤔 Reflection question

    How might the prototype & test stage help you with overcoming a fear of failure or challenging your assumptions about what is ‘right’?

    Roshan's Answer

    The two stages, prototype and testing are the major stages to check the possible result of the implementation. They help to overcome a fear of failure as prototype is a design and we can replicate it as a final product and test its functionalities.