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These resources were shared by the presenter of CBRCanada’s October e-learning event, Jennifer O’Neil, recipient of our 2025 Emerging Researcher Award. They highlight innovative, community-driven approaches to healthy aging and fall prevention in Francophone communities across Canada. Savard J, Labossière S, Cardinal D, Pinet B, Borris C. Évaluation de Marche vers le futur, un programme novateur de prévention des chutes offert par videoconference. Can J Aging. 2018 Dec;37(4):

These grants provide short-term funding ranging from $7,000 to $25,000 to support partnered research activities that address immediate needs at a single partner organization in the public, private, or not-for-profit sector. Designed to foster small-scale, stakeholder-driven collaborations, these grants enable non-academic organizations and postsecondary researchers to share knowledge and expertise on issues of mutual interest. SSHRC encourages applications involving Indigenou

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is accepting applications for operating grants supporting early career researchers in human development, child, and youth health. This funding opportunity aims to build research capacity, generate new knowledge, and facilitate knowledge mobilization to improve health outcomes and promote equity for children, youth, and their families across Canada. Grants of up to $50,000 per year for up to three years are available, with prio

Scikoop is inviting participation in a short survey (less than 5 minutes) that explores barriers and facilitators in community–research partnerships. The goal is to strengthen inclusive participation and representation in community-engaged research across Canada. All responses are confidential and will help inform the development of better support tools for the CBR community.  Take the survey here . #MemberNews

Dive into deep conversations with the “Let me just share my screen” podcast where seasoned and up and coming researchers talk about new directions in online participatory visual methods, such as photovoice and digital storytelling. Each episode is packed with fresh ideas, practical tips, and ethical considerations to help you plan, create, and exhibit your arts-based projects. This podcast is inspired by a CIHR-funded study, and produced in partnership between the Centre for

The research project, "Knowledge Mobilization with Black & Racialized Communities on the topic Use-Of-Force," aims to create public knowledge through collaborating with community organizations in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area to address excessive use-of-force by police officers when interacting with Black and Racialized individuals. Are you a community member, organization, or institution interested in sharing your experiences and learning about use-of-force data from Po

The Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum (CKF) is a biennial event that brings together professionals, researchers, and practitioners interested in knowledge mobilization, translation, and exchange. CKF provides a platform to share learnings, best practices, tools, and resources while fostering professional development and networking. The next forum, CKF26, will take place July 28–30, 2026 in Toronto at the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning, co-hosted with The H

Join the Rural Development Network (RDN) this National Housing Day for a virtual conference bringing together housing advocates, researchers, developers, policymakers, and community leaders to explore bold, innovative solutions addressing Canada’s most pressing housing challenges. This year’s theme —  Innovate Housing Solutions  — focuses on community-led and sustainable approaches that are making a difference in both rural and non-rural communities across the country. Date:

Summit 2025 is Canada’s annual gathering for researchers, educators, service providers, and advocates working in queer, trans, and Two-Spirit health promotion. Summit 2025 brings together diverse voices to share knowledge, celebrate achievements, and strengthen collaborations that advance 2S/LGBTQIA+ health and well-being. The Summit provides a space to reflect on the current social, economic, and political challenges facing 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities, while highlighting the imp

The National Indigenous Education Symposium 2025 brings together leaders in education, policy, government, students, and industry to share innovative approaches to Indigenous learner success and community development. The symposium provides a platform to centre Indigenous voices and leadership, explore economic reconciliation, and foster inclusive, community-driven solutions. Dates: October 26–28, 2025 . Location: Calgary, Alberta (Treaty 7 territories). Visit National Indige

The KMb Journal Club, led by David Phipps, brings together members of the Research Impact Canada (RIC) network and the broader knowledge mobilization (KMb) community to discuss research on KMb practices, evaluation, and research impact. They're now seeking your input to help shape future posts, including which topics to explore, ways to make discussions more engaging, and how to strengthen learning and connections across the KMb community. Take a few minutes to share your fee

The MACE program at the University of Alberta is a unique interdisciplinary graduate degree that prepares students for the study and practice of community engagement in a variety of settings through both coursework and a practicum. Open to full- or part-time students; thesis and course-based options. Apply for Fall 2026. Applications due January 31, 2026 . Learn more and apply here . #MemberNews

McMaster University: Graduate Diploma in Community-Engaged Research and Evaluation (Virtual, Part-Time, Jan 2026). This 16-month, part-time graduate diploma through the School of Social Work is designed for people working in community-based organizations who want to develop and carry out research or evaluation projects grounded in community needs. Participants will learn practical skills in community engagement and participatory approaches to research and evaluation. Apply b

Celebrate Research Week (CRW) began as a local initiative at the Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation, a proud member of CBRCanada. In 2025, it is expanding into a national campaign, and we are inviting all CBRCanada members to participate in highlighting the critical role of research in improving lives, supporting economies, informing policy, and shaping healthier communities. Whether you are part of a research institute, hospital, university, health organizat

Research Ethics in Community Settings course (online, synchronous, starting on Oct. 24, 2025 ). Navigate the complexities of ethical considerations in community research and evaluation with the Center for Community Based Research's Research Ethics in Community Settings course. In this course, participants will delve into the ethical considerations and best practices for conducting research in community settings, drawing on the principles and frameworks of the Community Resea

Environmental DNA (eDNA), the genetic material organisms leave behind in soil and water, is everywhere, but turning it into actionable knowledge takes expertise. Caren Helbing, a professor of biochemistry and microbiology at the University of Victoria, leads iTrackDNA, an applied research project developing tools to identify eDNA molecules collected in the wild. These tools help monitor species at risk, track invasive species, and support conservation efforts. Now, with $1.5M

Belinda Li, a PhD candidate in the Food Systems Lab at Simon Fraser University and a Fall 2024 Graduate Fellow, is exploring how community composting supports sustainable food systems in rural British Columbia. Partnering with Making Agriculture Sustainable in the Hazeltons (MASH), she helped develop a community composting pilot while collecting data for her research. Blending science and art, Belinda uses songwriting to communicate her findings, creating the music video “Com

Jelena Vermilion, executive director of Sex Workers’ Action Program (SWAP) Hamilton, began collecting materials by, for, and about sex workers in 2020. This collection has grown into the Jelena Vermilion fonds, digitally housed at the Hamilton Public Library and the ArQuives, becoming one of the largest sex work media archive collections in history. The digital exhibition highlights Vermilion’s activism, artmaking, and community building, as well as decades of advocacy that l

The Innovation Mentorship Program, led by Niagara College in partnership with the District School Board of Niagara, is an annual initiative that pairs Grade 11 marketing students with second- and third-year Niagara College School of Business students to work side-by-side on experiential learning projects. The program exposes high school students to college-level learning while fostering leadership, creativity, and a culture of innovation at the high -school level. Read more a

The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP) is partnering with local school divisions to deliver four culturally affirming land-based learning sessions for elementary, middle years and high school students. ITEP Director Yvette Arcand and Dr. Dawn Wallin along with the USask Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellece (LFCE) Director, Dr. Scott Wright and Elder Roland Duquette were instrumental in teaching the students about bison teachings,