Community-Based Research Canada is a knowledge sharing hub for community-based research. As an ongoing project, we showcase academic and community training programs/initiatives that teach community-based research across our membership (currently there are over 50 institutional members ). The sample programs/training initiatives is a living document that any CBRCanada member can add to. Please find it here . Have questions? Email us at info@communityresearchcanada.ca #CBRCanad

Community-based research has great potential to contribute toward transformative societal impacts that benefit and uplift marginalized communities across Canada and the world. This important work, however, often goes under recognized. CBRCanada is seeking panelists for an upcoming panel discussion on the topic of "Community-based research at the cross-roads: Equity, social justice, and change.” To mark the two-year anniversary of the pandemic, CBRCanada invites application

Community-Based Research Canada (CBRCanada) invites qualified candidates to join the Board of Directors. For over 10 years, the CBRCanada Board has provided leadership, governance, and oversight to the organization, guiding it from its beginnings as a network of community-based researchers to its current position as a national champion and facilitator of community-based research excellence. Made up exclusively of volunteers, the Board supports CBRCanada in its mission to adv

Community-based research has great potential to contribute toward transformative societal impacts that benefit and uplift marginalized communities across Canada and the world. This important work, however, often goes under recognized. CBRCanada recognizes excellence in community-based research and is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Award for Excellence in Community-Campus Research Partnership and Award for Emerging Community-Based Researcher. Award

CBRCanada is excited to announce its very own certificate course. See details in the flyer and indicate your interest by filling out the course form. #CBRCanadaNews

As the calendar turned to 2022, like all of you, we hoped that COVID-19 would be in the rear-view mirror along with 2021. But the Omicron variant is giving the Pandemic one last major spike – hopefully - before we reach the endemic stage. Despite the ongoing pandemic CBRCanada has continued to keep its head down and develop and offer timely and relevant services and programs to our growing membership. Speaking of our members, we are now 46 organizations strong and we would li

CBRCanada is delivering an 8-part virtual learning series titled “Community-Based Research and COVID-19: Addressing Widening Inequities and Amplifying Community- Based Visions for Change”. The summary below highlights themes from September and October's live online discussions. A PDF version is available here #CBRCanadaNews

Community Based Research Canada (CBRCanada) is seeking a graduate student or community researcher for the Fall semester (September-December) to assist in the development and implementation of the organization’s initiatives. The deadline for applications is October 4th. The successful applicant will have a strong interest in community-based research, knowledge translation and stakeholder engagement. Learn More > #CBRCanadaNews

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With fall 2021 upon us, it is time for CBRCanada to look back and look forward as we continue to serve as the national platform for all things needed in community engaged research. Looking back, in the context of COVID-19 the buzz words for community-based researchers, indeed for all society, have been ‘pivot, adjust’ to working online and yes, ‘you are muted.’ As we look forward, while there is light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, a fourth wave of COVD-19 requires more

It's that time of the year for members to give their input on Community-Based Research Canada ( CBRCanada ) programs and future directions. As a learning organization, we value the guidance and contribution of members to shape the future of CBRCanada together. Please take 5 minutes to complete the survey here We greatly appreciate your responses. #CBRCanadaNews

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The CBRCanada Winter and Spring 2021 learning series is bringing together people from across Canada and beyond to discuss the theme, Decolonizing Community-Based Research. Click on the image below to read a summary findings across three live discussions, addressing how we can pursue decolonizing research. #CBRCanadaNews

On May 6th, CBRCanada will be hosting a National Gathering and Awards Gala. This online event is an important placeholder for C2UExpo as we continue to support and keep each other safe until we hopefully can gather in person at C2UExpo in 2022. This Gala event will have two main parts: the discussion panel and the CBRCanada’s award celebration. First, we will be hearing from an exceptional group of panelists (see below for the names) about the future of community-based resear

Community-based research is an alternative research approach to traditional academic research that requires incredible dedication, time, energy, and skills. While maintaining academic research integrity, researchers engaging in community-driven, participatory, and action-oriented research devote a great amount of time toward relationship building and mobilizing knowledge to action. Community-based research has great potential to contribute toward transformative societal impac

2020 was a year of disruption and transformation, a year that rapidly and immensely changed the way we live, work, and engage with one another for better and for worse. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a great impact on institutions and community organizations alike, but no group experienced more pain than marginalized groups and communities. Like so many other organizations across Canada, CBR Canada worked hard to pivot our programs and services to meet the challenges of this u

Over the past year, CBR Canada members and live online discussion participants have shown an interest in forming community of practice groups. This is an opportunity to connect with other community-based researchers on a topic that is important to you, expand your network, share challenges and best practices relevant to your research. The COVID19 pandemic has interrupted our community engagement and networking opportunities, now is the time to connect with people from across

The map features CBR Canada members research centres, community organizations, and community-based researchers across the country. Explore this map to learn more about community-based researchers in Canada and consider adding your profile ! #CBRCanadaNews