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CBRCanada is excited to introduce our new Student Intern, Ashini Munasinghe!
Ashini joins us from the University of Waterloo , where she’s pursuing a Health Sciences degree with a Health Research specialization and a Gerontology minor. Her research interests focus on the intersection of neuroscience and orthopedics, particularly in aging populations. She’s passionate about improving healthcare outcomes for older adults, and we're thrilled to have her on board until April. Before joining CBRCanada, Ashini worked as a Research Assistant in the Orthoped
Feb 4, 2025


CBRCanada is thrilled to introduce our new Network Coordinator, Stella Tronciu!
Stella has already proven to be a valuable asset to the CBRCanada team in her first few weeks as she's dove in to managing tasks related to our membership drive, marketing, and communications. She will quickly become a familiar (and friendly!) face to all of our CBRCanada members. Stella brings to CBRCanada expertise in community engagement and project management gained through working with non-profit organizations. She also brings a critical social justice lens developed thr
Feb 4, 2025
November 2024 CoP- Interdisciplinary -Transdisciplinary Community Based Research
Hi everyone! Here is a summary of the discussion that took place in our November Community of Practice. #communityofpractice #graphic
Dec 20, 2024


October 2024 CoP Infographic - Community Engaged Research during Health Crises
Hi everyone! Here is a summary of the discussion that took place in our October Community of Practice. #communityofpractice #graphic
Nov 28, 2024
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[No Longer Accepting Applications - Hiring CLOSED] We are Hiring - CBRCanada Network Coordinator
CBRCanada is hiring for a Network Coordinator, who will play an essential role in facilitating operations of CBRCanada national programing and network engagement activities. We are seeking someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who likes to take initiative to work with our small but dynamic team to advance community-based research excellence in Canada. The Network Coordinator would work independently as well as in close collaboration with other CBRCanada secretariat team memb
Nov 13, 2024


September 2024 CoP Infographic: Responsibilities in Decolonization as a Community-Based Researcher
Hi everyone! Check out what was discussed in CBRCanada's September Community of Practice. #communityofpractice #graphic
Nov 11, 2024


The world of peers' engaging in care
Canada Research Chair in Partnership with Patients and Communities recently released a tool , on peer interventions in community health,...
Nov 8, 2024


Ancient and Indigenous Wisdom Traditions in African and Euro-Asian ContextsTowards More Balanced Curricular Representations and Classroom Practices
Book: Ehaab Abdou, Theodore Zervas (2024). Ancient and Indigenous Wisdom Traditions in African and Euro-Asian Contexts: Towards More...
Nov 8, 2024


Pedagogy with a heartbeat: The transformative potential of citizen science in education
Research Article: Goldin, J., & Suransky, C. (2024). Pedagogy with a heartbeat: The transformative potential of citizen science in...
Nov 8, 2024


ICEBREAK Speaker Series
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
Nov 8, 2024


Engage: Building capacity to understand and use relevant evidence
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
Nov 8, 2024


Knowledge Democracy in Higher Education - Course
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
Nov 8, 2024


Evidence Briefs on Gender-Based Violence
SSHRC and Women and Gender Equality Canada has posted the resulting research briefs from the Knowledge Synthesis Grants competition. ...
Nov 8, 2024


Spartan Impact
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
Nov 8, 2024


Podcast Drop
Heather Castledon and Melina Laboucan-Massimo released another episode for their "Indigenous Planetary Health" series. Listen here> #MemberNews
Nov 8, 2024


Recent Global Talk
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
Nov 8, 2024


Combatting Food Insecurity
Food Banks Canada conducted a PAR study involving people with lived experience of food insecurity. Learn more> #MemberResearch #CBRMethods #ResearchEthics #KnowledgeMobilization #Advocacy
Nov 8, 2024


Check out SFU Community-Engaged Research Initiative's latest blog
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
Nov 8, 2024


Tri-agency Training Strategy
Canada’s major research funding agencies—CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC—have released the Tri-agency Research Training Strategy to enhance...
Nov 8, 2024


Empowering Vulnerable Communities to Tackle Climate Risks
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
Nov 8, 2024
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