MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY’S
TRICO
CHANGEMAKERS
STUDIO
Who We Are
The Trico Changemakers Studio is a social innovation, collaboration and learning space at the intersection of campus and community. We bring together community stakeholders, students and faculty from across disciplines, sectors and backgrounds to tackle the complex social and environmental challenges of our time. Our home at Mount Royal University embeds us in a community committed to learning, innovation, testing new ideas and pushing boundaries.
Mount Royal University is located in the traditional and ancestral territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina, and the Îyâxe Nakoda. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland.
What We Do
AMPLIFY
THE WORK OF CHANGEMAKERS
by providing programs + platforms for changemakers to share, learn + collaborate
FACILITATE
MEANINGFUL CHANGE
by designing + facilitating participatory, co-creative processes for the good of people and the planet
GROW
CAPACITY OF CHANGEMAKERS
by offering a variety of learning opportunities for students, community members, practitioners + professionals
Why We’re Here
Because more than ever the world needs changemakers from all disciplines, backgrounds and sectors to step into a common space and co-create the change we need.
Our Funders and Partners
Many thanks to our partners and funders who bring incredible energy, resources, opportunity and possibility to the Trico Changemakers Studio:
What People Are Saying
“‘The unique vibe of the Studio and the like-minded, welcoming people keep bringing me back! Achieving the bigger picture of my dreams is more possible thanks to the staff who are eager to connect me with campus programs, resources and insight that helps me to explore and grow my ideas.”
— MRU Student
“The Studio has created a safe and inspiring environment for me that has allowed me to re-connect with myself and to grow - both personally and professionally.”
— Community Member
“The Trico Changemakers Studio team has so many strengths! We especially appreciate their strong facilitation skills, and the ideas and people they can convene from across student and community member networks. The opportunity to offer this team for engagement is a differentiator for MRU.”
— Client
