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The Radical Policy School is a tuition-free, non-accredited educational program offered through Yellowhead School. This innovative program offers a radically different perspective on the study of policy through a decolonial lens backed by research and led by leading practitioners and scholars. 2024 Focus The focus for the 2024 session is on building radical relationalities between Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities toward decolonial futures. Radical relationalities

Are you eager to work in a positive and welcoming environment where the results of your efforts translate into healthy, happy Indigenous families and communities?  The Indigenous Perspectives Society is a charitable not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the lives and voices of Indigenous people, and we are looking for a Program Development Lead to join their compassionate, respectful, and caring staff team. In the Program Development Project Lead Position, yo

Are you a PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who is engaged in aging-focused research? The McMaster Collaborative for Health and Aging Partnership in Research Fellowship provides funding and supports for trainees enrolled in an Ontario-accredited university to meaningfully and ethically engage older adults and/or caregivers in their research.  The objectives of the McMaster Collaborative for Health and Aging Partnership in Research Fellowship are to: Build capacity in patient

Scholarship Description ·    The Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health supports graduate students working on research projects in partnership with British Columbian communities that are addressing  environmental health issues and promoting environmental sustainability through cooperative community initiatives. The goal of these projects should be to support indigenous and non-indigenous communities in their efforts to improve air quality, enviro

In November 2019, the University of Victoria launched the UVic Health Initiative (UHI) to implement a new health faculty that highlights UVic’s strengths in health education, training, and research. Funding for this position is being provided to support the Indigenous Wellness Engagement Group (I-WEG), a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Academic Health Programming, an ad-hoc committee created to determine the structure of a new health-related faculty at UVic. The Indig

Solving the Sustainability Challenges at the Food-Climate-Biodiversity Nexus or Solving-FCB, is an international 6-year partnership between researchers and local communities across the globe with the goal of supporting sustainable solutions towards food security, conservation and climate change adaptation within the complex social and ecological contexts of today’s societies.   They are currently recruiting Indigenous students across B.C. who would be interested in taking on

The Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta Research Grants Program encourages scientific exploration into topics applicable to workers' compensation. For the 2024 research grants competition, the Research Committee is particularly interested in receiving proposals that focus on: The assessment and treatment of work-related psychological injuries. Outcomes of medical and other interventions. Treatment or service outcomes for individuals from traditionally underrepresented or m

Could you use some additional assistance with a research project this summer? Apply for the Alberta Innovates - Summer Research Studentship Program. This program provides experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students interested in emerging health-related technologies, research and innovation (R&I) during the summer months (May - August). Priority areas include Digital or Data Driven Health Research; Commercialization; and Health System Transformation. Due dat

Dr. Maria Santana from the University of Calgary was recently recognized internationally for contributions to patient-oriented research through pioneering the use of patient-reported outcomes and experience measures in the transplant community. Learn more> #MemberNews

CIHR and other SPOR partners are refreshing Canada's Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research and inviting perspectives on how to improve patient-oriented research in Canada. Share your feedback online before March 31, 2024. Learn more> #MemberNews

Upcoming SSHRC funding deadlines for Winter 2024: 2024-25 Parliamentary Internship Programme (January 31, 2024) Connection Grants (February 1, 2024) Insight Development Grants (February 2, 2024) Partnership Grants—Stage 1 (February 10, 2024) Partnership Engage Grants (March 15, 2024) SSHRC Impact Awards (April 1, 2024) Learn more> #MemberNews

The Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement is calling for proposals for a Special Issue: "Building Bridges Through International Community-Engaged Learning: Intersections of Education, Collaboration, and Social Change". This special issue aims to gather a diverse and comprehensive range of perspectives on International Community Engaged Learning (ICEL). We propose a working definition of ICEL for this call for proposal as an experiential education process involv

For the first time, the North Atlantic Forum (NAF) bi-annual international conference will take place in Connemara, Ireland, June 17-21, 2024. Founded in 1998, the North Atlantic Forum is a “collegial assembly” which builds on a network established by the North Atlantic Islands Program at the University of Prince Edward Island, Canada. It remains an informal network of researchers, regional policymakers, and practitioners from the North Atlantic region who share research and

Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 6th Annual Conference BC Substance Use Conference, taking place May 31 & June 1, 2024 in Vancouver, B.C.. To enable province-wide participation, they will be hosting a blended conference this year, with both virtual and in-person options for attendance. The in-person program will be held at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel.    The conference theme this year is From Idea to Implementation: Putting Evidence, Expe

Are you working to support people experiencing or at imminent risk of experiencing homelessness in rural, remote, First Nation and Métis settlement communities in Alberta? Reaching Home funding applications for 2024-2026 are now open. The Rural Development Network has been given approximately $4M in federal Reaching Home funding to distribute across rural, remote and Indigenous communities and organizations in Alberta to support responses to homelessness. Approved projects wi

The  UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) are looking for vibrant minds to join their Innovation Team – where creativity meets purpose! About the Team: Mission? To explore, test, and drive forward groundbreaking methods for fostering peace. As part of the Innovation Cell, you'll act as a catalyst for change, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in conflict prevention, mediation and peacebuilding efforts. Two job postings: 1. Job 1 - Political Affairs Officer 2.

Two calls for applications are open under the UArctic/MemorialU Indigenous and Northern Research Funds. UArctic/MemorialU - Indigenous and Northern Collaborative Research and Education Engagement Fund  The purpose of this fund is to support researchers with established relationships and partnerships in the Arctic who are interested in continuing their research and education programs in the region in keeping with the UArctic values,  Memorial University’s Policy on Research Im

The call for contributions for Research Impact Canada's CKF24 conference is now open! This year’s theme is “ From Ideas to Action: Building Capacity for Knowledge Mobilization and Research Impact. ”   They are seeking contributions in the following formats: Lightning Talks Workshops Catalyst Roundtables Virtual Poster / Case Study Presentations The deadline for contributions is  March 8, 2024.  The Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum will be taking place  June 19-21, 2024  

Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) is calling for participants for the Recover Study! This longitudinal community-led study aims to better understand what it means to have cancer as a young adult and how it affects your quality of life over time. It takes longer to recover from cancer than to be treated for it. At YACC, recovery is about more than remission, it is about living a life worth loving – hopefully for the long road. Who can take part?   Young adults living in Canada

On October 16, 2023 the Centre for Child Development, Mental Health, and Policy (CCDMP)  at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) was honoured to co-host an Indigenous Sacred Fire Ceremony at the UTM Tipi with Dr. Gokoomis (Grandmother) Jacque/line Lavallée, 2nd Degree Midewewin, and Dr. Hopi Martin, Oshkaabewis, from Edge of the Bush . We thank them for their time and presence. The ceremony was an immersive and enlightening experience for our team and guests, leaving u