Community of Practice
CBRCanada's Community of Practice (CoP) actively brings together CBRCanada members to learn from each other, network, and exchange best and promising practices for community-based research. Each Community of Practice session is led by a guest facilitator(s) who introduces a critical theme in community-based research, followed by interactive participant discussion. CoP meetings are informal and interactive - participants are expected to actively contribute to group discussions.
Note: The CoP is open for CBRCanada members only. If you are employed, studying, or affiliated with any CBRCanada member institution/organization, you are already a member. All CBRCanada members are welcome, whether you are a researcher, peer-researcher, student, project coordinator, administrator, director, or community leader.
Upcoming Events
- December CoP - Youth Engagement in Community-Based Data Collection: Youth-to-Youth InterviewsDec 12, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
- January CoP - Arts-Based Research & Acute Care Collaborations: Reimagining Community Partnerships in Healthcare SettingsJan 09, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
- February CoP - Grounded and Guided: Ethical and Practical Insights for Rural Community-Based ResearchFeb 13, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
- CoP de Mars - Intermédiation : établir un lien entre la communauté et le monde académique | March CoP - IntermediationMar 13, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT
- April CoP: Supporting Meaningful Student Research Placements In Community SettingsApr 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT
- May CoP: Topic TBDMay 08, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT
CoP Summaries
Each month, CBRCanada staff, volunteers, and CoP participants capture key insights from the interactive discussion using a shared note-taking document. CBRCanada then creates short visual summaries highlighting key themes from the CoP discussion. Below you will find the most recent CoP discussion summaries.
“I am appreciating being part of CBRCanada’s Community of Practice. I have been able to connect with community-based research focused faculty and staff at various academic institutions across Canada. I am also learning about resources and non-academic organizations which can be used to facilitate community-based research. These connections and resources are proving to be very valuable in promoting community-based research within my own research centre.”
"I’m glad to meet new people in this field, passionate about community-based research. I felt comforted around my nervousness practicing community-based research."
- Anonymous Community of Practice participant
- Jo Ann Miller, Research Manager, Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health, University of Victoria