Approach
This page introduces the essentials of a community-based approach to research. Below is a video with a definition of community-based research, its hallmarks, functions, and phases. The whiteboard videos at the bottom of this page walk through various applications of a community-based approach.
Other key terms for community-based research...
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Community-Engaged Scholarship
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Participatory Action Research
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Community-Based Participatory Research
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Action Research
Discover key moments from CBRCanada’s 2025 e-learning series, highlighting the impact and vibrancy of community-based research across Canada. See how collaboration, knowledge co-creation, and community-led approaches drive real change for communities, students, researchers, and practitioners alike.
Be inspired by Dr. Kateryna Metersky’s heartfelt poem on the transformative impact of community-based research. Reflecting on the power of collaboration and equitable partnerships, this piece celebrates how research can create meaningful change for communities across Canada.