A whole new World. Detroit has blown me away so far this week. From the fireworks over the river, to the work I get to do at my placement this week has been a completely fresh experience from the rest of the program. Finally my research is really rolling, and the amount I can help …
A key aspect of the work my organization does is around food safety and food quality, which means discussions involving food ethics, genetically modified organisms (GMO’s), farm factories, among other things and their impact on the environment are frequent. I am not well versed in these issues, but the culture around the office has made …
When prompted to reflect on the culture of my organization and my experience, I don’t know where to start. Not only have I been immersed in Detroit culture, I have been exposed to native culture. I am ashamed to admit that I was very ignorant of native culture before this experience and I remain ignorant …
Week 4: Organizational, Native, and City Cultures. Read More »
Voices for Earth Justice is an interfaith network of people that have come together to teach/learn how to care for our planet, provide a common space for the community to gather and evolve spiritually with each other. No matter what your faith (or lack of), race, gender, age, or any other categorizing trait you want to lump …
I can’t believe it’s already the program’s fourth week – the time is speeding by so quickly. I’m really enjoying this work despite (and sometimes because of) its challenges. My supervisors and co-workers at Metro Matters / the REO were instantly and consistently welcoming. They made me feel at home in the office and have …
Week Four (4) Blog – A Reflection on Culture in the REO and Detroit Read More »
Not well. But better. The same can be said for the city of Detroit itself. The Detroit Public Schools system is broke, at a third of it’s size, and considerably under-manned. Empty chairs at empty tables Yet those that are left are giving their all, doing the jobs of three people, to repair and improve …
Well I have come all the way back around. Back to a brand new placement, just finishing up training and starting a new research project. Bummer my old placement didn’t have a project for me, but my new project(s?) are pretty sweet. So no regrets, I am just happy I was able to switch so …
I just knew I was going to have my blog turned in on time this week! Foiled again. 🙁 I really tried, but I was waiting to complete an interview on Thursday that I was really anticipating, as well as, attend a community meeting that went well into the evening. After the commute, (which is …
Being an adult is hard. I am currently writing this blog, a day late mind you, from an apartment filled with the smokey remnants of a charred, microwaved hot-pocket. After waving a damp towel around in the shrill beeping air for a while (because I think that’s what you’re supposed to do?), I can finally …
As you know I work for Detroit Food Academy, a youth driven organization that promotes food advocacy and leadership. Over the past few weeks I have been able to learn more about the city than I have ever knew before. There are many education leaders, youth and companies fighting for the survival of Detroit. While …
