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.
The Trico Changemakers Studio at Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis.
Mount Royal University is committed to advancing the success of Indigenous learners and respectfully supporting Indigenous cultural identities and integrity, leading to a good life in all its aspects. Mount Royal will challenge settler colonialism and systemic racism and discrimination by addressing the legacy of broken promises and rebuilding the relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
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
We offer our gratitude to Trico Charitable Foundation for their support of 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
