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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,

The 11th Living Knowledge Conference will take place in Gdansk, the birthplace of the Solidarity movement, and invites proposals from researchers, practitioners, and students involved in community-based, collaborative research. This year’s theme is Research & Solidarity, with sub-themes including university-community partnerships, student engagement, environmental justice, health and wellbeing, ethics, methods, and global networks. Living Knowledge encourages interactive sess

Join us on November 20, 2025 , from 12:30–2pm ET for CBRCanada’s Annual General Meeting! This is a chance for our network to come together, celebrate the year’s accomplishments, and look ahead to what’s next for community-based research in Canada. This year’s AGM will feature a panel on hosting C2UExpo, a presentation on CBRCanada’s activities from the past year, and other creative pieces you won’t want to miss. Register here . #CBRCanadaNews

Intercultural Connections and Experiences Building Recognition, Engagement, Awareness and Knowledge (ICEBREAK) invite all to learn about topics from overcoming adversity, to the importance of cultural preservation and empowerment. The first session takes place on Sept. 30th. For more information on dates, times, topics and to register, visit the Rural Development Network website . #MemberNews

OpenEd at the University of Guelph is offering Engage: Building Capacity to understand and use relevant evidence from September 16 to November 24, 2024. This course is part of the Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization but can be taken as a standalone course. The 11-week online course has no prerequisites. #MemberNews

The University of Victoria announced the official launch of the "Knowledge Democracy in Higher Education" learning series. Led by Drs. Budd Hall and Rajesh Tandon, this five-part series explores community-university engagement, community-based participatory research, equitable partnerships, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For further details on program offerings, fees, and registration, please visit the program page #MemberNews

The Spartan Bus Tour 2024 highlights MSU’s statewide impact through research and partnerships. It showcases how MSU is solving real-world challenges and supporting Michigan's communities. Learn more> #MemberNews

Heather Castledon and Melina Laboucan-Massimo released another episode for their "Indigenous Planetary Health" series. Listen here> #MemberNews

Hosted by the Centre for Global Studies on October 9th showcased the work of Dr. Jutta Gutberlet, highlighting her initiative "Knowledge is Power: Experiences from the Grassroots Academy in Brazil". Want to know more? Contact Community-based Research Laboratory #MemberNews

Food Banks Canada conducted a PAR study involving people with lived experience of food insecurity. Learn more> #MemberResearch #CBRMethods #ResearchEthics #KnowledgeMobilization #Advocacy

The Meaningful Involvement of People Living with HIV/AIDS (MIPA) in Big Data Research: The Engaging Project. Co-authored by HIV long-term survivors and field experts. Learn more> #MemberResearch #CBRMethods #ResearchEthics #CBRTheory #KnowledgeMobilization #Advocacy

The University of Waterloo's Inclusive Resilience Project focuses on equity-informed flood risk communication and mapping for vulnerable communities in Canada. Led by Partners for Action (P4A) and funded by Public Safety Canada, including Sharmalene Mendis-Millard. Learn more> #MemberResearch #CBRMethods #KnowledgeMobilization #Advocacy

At Michigan State University's Flint campus, Dr. Jennifer Johnson, the Charles Stewart Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health, is pioneering a national model for community-based health research. Learn more> #CBRMethods #MemberResearch #Advocacy #KnowledgeMobilization