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Applications Open: Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Awards
The first annual Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Awards, hosted by the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health in partnership with Ontario Health, the Ontario Hospital Association, and the Ontario Medical Association, celebrates individuals and teams making substantial improvements and impact within the Ontario health system. Nominations June 12, 2024 Learn more> #MemberNews
May 27, 2024


Now Hiring: Community Mobilization Manager at the York Region Food Network
The York Region Food Network is looking to hire a Community Mobilization Manager, a 9-month full-time position. Applications due May 31, 2024. Learn more> #MemberNews
May 27, 2024


Applications Open: The Minister's Advisory Council on Indigenous Women Giving Voice Grant
The Minister's Advisory Council on Indigenous Women (MACIW) Giving Voice grant is providing up to $30,000 for community groups/organizations in BC who want to host or participate in events that would “Give Voice” to stopping violence against Indigenous women and girls, as well as assist with community mobilization and implementation. Applications due June 28, 2024 Learn more> #MemberNews
May 27, 2024


Arctic Research Opportunity: Experience Life at Sea
The British High Commission Ottawa is inviting applications for early-career arctic researchers to participate in a 3-4 day voyage from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Québec to St. John's, Newfoundland. Travel, accommodation and meals included. Apply by June 7, 2024. Learn more> #MemberNews
May 27, 2024


April 2024 CoP Infographic: "Trauma-informed community engagement in research"
The April 2024 Community of Practice explored the topic of trauma-informed community engagement in research, with guest speakers Dr....
May 27, 2024


Article: Jeunesses autochtonesSe réapproprier la recherche pour mieux se représenter soi-même Indigenous youth Reappropriating research to better represent themselves
Résumé Cet article porte sur un processus entrepris par et avec les jeunes du comité aviseur du volet autochtone de la Chaire-réseau de...
May 24, 2024


Report & Infographic: Equity in the Broader Settlement Sector: Addressing Systemic Racism and Digital Equity across the Settlement Journey
This collaborative research project was led by the Centre for Community Based Research (CCBR) in partnership with the Waterloo Region...
May 24, 2024


Article: Community-Based Evaluation When Localizing Sustainable Development Goals
Janzen, R., Switzer, S., Basabose, J. de D., Docherty, M., & Heidebrecht, P. (2023). Community-Based Evaluation When Localizing...
May 24, 2024


Podcast: Participatory Action Research - Feminist Trailblazers & Good Troublemakers
In depth conversations with feminist participatory and action research trailblazers about their successes and struggles bringing feminist...
May 24, 2024


Guidebook: Housing Education to Support Ukrainian Evacuees in Alberta
RDN in partnership with AAISA has released two brand-new guidebooks related to Housing Education to Support Ukrainian Evacuees in...
May 24, 2024


Book: Community Engagement in Higher Education From Theory to Practice
Singh, M., Bhatt, P., Singh, W., & Pareek, K.S. (Eds.). (2023). Community Engagement in Higher Education: From Theory to Practice (1st...
May 24, 2024


Applications Open: McMaster University President's Award for Community-Engaged Research
The McMaster University President's Award for Community-Engaged Research recognizes teams of campus and community representatives who have demonstrated a commitment to initiating and supporting excellence in community-campus research initiatives. Two $10,000 grants will be awarded this year. Due July 19, 2024. Learn more> #MemberNews
May 24, 2024


New podcast: Voicing Change
Voicing Change: Co-Creating Knowledge and Capacity for Sustainable Food Systems Voicing Change: Co-Creating Knowledge and Capacity for...
May 24, 2024


Professional Diploma: Participatory Health Research at the University of Limerick
The Professional Diploma in Participatory Health Research is a 1-year part-time program offered by the University of Limerick in Ireland. It is intended for existing research or clinical professionals seeking additional qualification to employ participatory processes in their research. Starting September 2024. Learn more> #MemberNews
May 24, 2024


IAU Horizons: Call for papers on "The University: Shaping Values and Shaped by Values"
In today’s dynamic, complex, and ever-evolving global landscape, universities often find themselves on the front lines of social tension, economic and environmental uncertainty, and political change. These challenges transcend geographical boundaries, impacting universities worldwide irrespective of their size, traditions, cultures, or operational styles. Against this backdrop, this issue of IAU Horizons wishes to investigate the pivotal role of values, exploring both the way
May 24, 2024


Research Impact Story: ‘Measuring Magic: How Writers Collective of Canada went beyond statistics to quantify its program’s life-changing impact’
Author: Shelly Lepp, Chief Executive Officer of the Writers Collective of Canada, shares insights gained through the organization’s journey with evaluation. In 2013, a group of unhoused men and women gathered in Writers Collective of Canada’s (WCC) first writing workshop at Toronto’s toughest drop-in shelter. “I bet you have stories to tell,” WCC founder, Susan Turk Mozer prompted. “Nobody has stories like we do!” they replied. The group wrote together—first tentatively t
May 24, 2024


Upcoming Funding: CIHR Moving Upstream: Structural Determinants of Health Catalyst Grants
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the Moving Upstream: Structural Determinants of Health - Catalyst Grants. This funding opportunity will be led by CIHR - Institute of Population and Public Health, in partnership with the Institute of Aging, the Institute of Infection and Immunity, the Institute of Cancer Research, the Institute of Health Services and Policy Research, the Institute of Gender and Health, the Institu
May 24, 2024


Application Open: CIHR Catalyst Grant: Community Based Research in Climate Change Priority Areas
The CIHR Catalyst Grant: Community Based Research in Climate Change Priority Areas supports the partnered work of communities and researchers in knowledge development and capacity-building initiatives of relevance to communities working to combat the differential health impacts of climate change. Registration deadline: August 14, 2024 Application deadline: September 12, 2024. Learn more> #MemberNews
May 24, 2024


Project Update: PAN's Organizational Stigma Assessment Cycle Project
PAN is piloting its' Organizational Stigma Assessment Cycle Project with two community-based organizations as an evaluation and capacity-building program to learn where stigma and discrimination may inadvertently occur in their services. Learn more> #MemberNews
May 24, 2024


Federal Government Budget 2024: Significant Investment in Research
The Government of Canada's Budget 2024 - Fairness for Every Generation proposes a historic level of investment in research and innovation, including $1.8 billion in core research grant funding over five years starting in 2024-25 and an additional $748. million per year ongoing. Learn more> #MemberNews
May 24, 2024
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