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Explore NorQuest College's Latest Research Resources and Learning Opportunities: Discover the  Ethics in Practice Series Resource Page , a hub designed to support applied researchers in navigating ethical considerations throughout their projects. Access session recordings, guides, and practical tools to strengthen your research practice:  Explore Ethics in Practice . Applied Research Microcredentials : Earn badges at your own pace with 8 courses covering ethics &EDI, data, ev

Hi everyone! Here is a summary of the discussion that took place in our October CoP. #Communityofpractice #graphic

You’re invited to “Healing Arts for Newcomer Family Wellbeing” culminating event, hosted by Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services! This event showcases Hubs of Expressive Arts for Life (HEAL) Project — an initiative funded by the  Public Health Agency of Canada | Agence de la santé publique du Canada  (PHAC) to prevent and address family violence. Over the past three years, Access Alliance has partnered with communities and partner organizations to deliv

Developed by the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI), Toward Transformative Engagement  is a reflective and thought-provoking resource that explores the challenges and possibilities of community-engaged scholarship in complex times. Emerging from a series of dialogues held between 2021 and 2025, this publication captures the voices and insights of community engagement practitioners and scholar-practitioners across academic and community settings. Through shared pro

The South Asian Women’s Collective (SAWC) recently led a two-year Community Action Research Project to explore the career development and employment experiences of young South Asian women and gender diverse individuals (ages 18–30) across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). While research on racialized youth in the workforce exists, there has been limited focus on the unique experiences of young South Asian women and gender diverse individuals—many of whom are second-generation C

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

Eirikson A, Haddock RL (2025), "Catalyzing climate action: a case study on universities as hubs for community-engaged climate projects". International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, Vol. 26 No. 6 pp. 1512–1531, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-09-2024-0664 Abstract Purpose Academic institutions are in a unique position to secure funding and work with communities on climate change issues that matter most to them while providing research opportunities that ben

The "Placemaking for Inclusion Project," a collaboration between the Rural Development Network and La Société Des Manoirs Saint-Joachim (LSM), aimed to combat the stigmatization of affordable housing and empower tenants. Funded by the Community Housing Transformation Centre and the Government of Canada's New Horizons For Seniors Program, the project culminated in tenant-led community events at LSM, including a mural-painting initiative in June and its unveiling in October 202

Using methodological approaches rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing and being can help to ensure that research findings are relevant and useful to Indigenous communities, while providing evidence for more responsive public health policy and practice. This article explores a practical application of a Two-Eyed Seeing approach in knowledge synthesis as part of Phase I of the First Nation Health Authority’s Indigenizing Harm Reduction Study. The Study aims to develop a First Na

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