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June 11 - Conducting community-based research at a distance
The third live online discussion on the theme: Conducting community-based research at a distance was held on June 11th. This was an opportunity for community-based researchers across Canada and beyond to come together and explore topics that matter to them. The infographic below summarizes the discussion #CBRCanadaNews
Jun 18, 2020
June 4th - Conducting community-based research at a distance
The second live online discussion on the theme: Conducting community-based research at a distance was held on June 4th. This was an opportunity for community-based researchers across Canada and beyond to come together and explore topics that matter to them. The infographic below summarizes the discussion. #CBRCanadaNews
Jun 12, 2020
May 14 - Conducting community-based research at a distance
Community-Based Research Canada’s hosted its first live online discussion on May 14. This was an opportunity for community-based researchers across Canada and beyond to come together and explore topics that matter to them, starting with the theme: Conducting community-based research at a distance. The infographic below summarizes the discussion from May 14th #CBRCanadaNews
May 21, 2020
Spring 2020 e-News: A Message from the Co-Chairs of CBR Canada
First and foremost, we hope you are well, staying healthy and connected with the ones you love while self-isolating. Recent weeks have been hard on all of us emotionally and mentally as we cope and adjust to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Personal lives are being changed dramatically as we all stay physically distanced from each other, connecting virtually (if so lucky), with many people being adversely impacted financially. The unsung heroes of yesterday (frontline medical staff, g
Apr 14, 2020
A Message from the Co-Chairs of CBRC
We hope this message greets everyone in a position to enjoy a relaxing holiday season with family and friends. The end of the year tends to be a time of both reflection and anticipation of what is to come in the new year. For CBCR, 2019 has been a very important year of re-imagining and solidifying our role as a conveyor, organizer, and supporter of all important things related to community-based research in Canada. In 2019 CBRC hosted six webinars that showcased ambitious re
Dec 11, 2019
Learn the Latest about Community-Based Research Canada
The Fall 2019 CBRC e-News is available now. Read the CBRC e-news for the CBR current happenings in Canada. #CBRCanadaNews
Nov 4, 2019
CBRET Workshop in Ottawa
The Community-Based Research Excellence Tool (CBRET) is a reflective assessment tool for those involved in community-based research ( learn more ). CBRET aims to assess the quality and impact of community-based research proposals and projects. The trainers for the workshop are Joanna Ochocka and Rich Janzen, the co-directors of Centre for Community Based Research. Read below to learn more! April 25, 2019 Carleton University hosted a CBRET workshop in Ottawa and the day was
Nov 4, 2019
CBRET Workshop in Vancouver
The Community-Based Research Excellence Tool (CBRET) is a reflective assessment tool for those involved in community-based research ( learn more ). CBRET aims to assess the quality and impact of community-based research proposals and projects. May 6, 2019 A Community-Based Research Excellence Tool (CBRET) workshop in British Columbia was sponsored by Vancouver Foundation. It was held in Vancouver at the Work Centre for Dialogue (room donated by Simon Fraser University). The
Nov 4, 2019
C2UExpo 2020 - Save the Date!
C2UExpo (Community-Campus-Exposition) is a Canadian-led international conference providing leadership and space for both academics and communities to showcase community-campus partnerships that address local and global societal problems. The host for C2UExpo 2020 is Nordik Institute in partnership with Algoma University and Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig in Sault Ste. Marie. The Centre for Community-Based Research is the secretariat for Community-Based Research Canada which, in
Nov 4, 2019
CBRET Workshop in Toronto
The Community-Based Research Excellence Tool (CBRET) is a reflective assessment tool for those involved in community-based research ( learn more ). CBRET aims to assess the quality and impact of community-based research proposals and projects. The trainers for the workshop are Joanna Ochocka and Rich Janzen, the co-directors of Centre for Community Based Research. Read below to learn more! June 6, 2019 Researchers, students, and practitioners gathered for a Community-Based R
Nov 4, 2019
Upcoming Community-Based Research Excellence Tool Workshops
There are three upcoming Community-Based Research Excellence Tool ( CBRET ) workshops this spring/summer! April 25… Carleton University - to register, click here . May 6….. Vancouver Foundation June 6…. University of Toronto - to register, email: catie.thompson@utoronto.ca To learn more about CBRET , click here . #CBRCanadaNews
Nov 4, 2019
New CBRC Board Members
CBRC is proud to welcome Crystal Tremblay, Isabelle Kim, and Dave Heidebrecht to the board of directors. They bring with them a wealth of experience. Dave is the Manager for the Office of Community Engagement at McMaster University. Isabelle is a lecturer at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) and the Director at the Centre for Community Partnerships, University of Toronto. Crystal is an Assistant Professor in Department of Geography as well as the Special A
Nov 4, 2019
Successful CBRET Launch!
On May 28, a group of people gathered for the Launch of CBRET (Community-Based Research Excellence Tool). The workshop was filled with excellent conversation and enthusiastic CBRET feedback and included a presentation from Jamie Shipley of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation about the research programs in the National Housing Strategy. We are excited to roll out the tool to a wider audience soon! Contact general@communitybasedresearch.ca if you are interested in havi
Nov 4, 2019
Community-Based Research Excellence Tool Workshop
On November 27th in Hamilton, Ontario, researchers, practitioners, and others involved in community-based research gathered for the Community-Based Research Excellence Tool (CBRET) workshop. The event was hosted by McMaster University Center for Continuing Education and the Hamilton Community Foundation. Thanks to the hosts and the 30 people who participated in the workshop! On the evaluation survey taken after the workshop, 78% of workshop participants reported that they we
Nov 4, 2019
CBRC Strategic Planning Announcement
The CBRC strategic plan (2020-2025) is in the process of developing over the next 4 months and will be released at the C2UExpo in Sault St Marie. The plan will reflect the changing landscape of community-based research and suggest CBRC programs and services for the next 5 years. Your ideas are very welcome to shape this process and the results. This is an exciting time to envision CBRC in the future. There will be opportunities to offer feedback both online and in person at e
Sep 13, 2019
Developing a Co-Curricular Research Shop Model: Q and A
In July’s CBRC Webinar, “ How CBR Theory is Put into Practice – Developing a Co-Curricular Research Shop Model,” the audience asked some questions that could not be answered during the webinar. McMaster University has responded to your questions below! What is the governance model for the Research Shop? Specifically, how does community voice inform the strategy, structure and objectives of the Research Shop? Are those formal or informal inputs? When the Research Shop was est
Sep 9, 2019
C2UExpo 2020 Update
NORDIK Institute, Algoma University and Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, are proud to co-host the 8th Community-College-University (C2U) Exposition, a biannual gathering of Community Based Research Canada, from May 12th to 14th, 2020 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. C2UExpo 2020: Culture, Place and Resilience , is a Canadian-led international learning exchange designed to address critical local and global issues. This three-day gathering will bring together about 400 scholars, practi
Sep 9, 2019
Article: "Advancing community-based research in Canada." 2017.
Taylor, S. M., & Ochocka, J. (2017). Advancing community-based research in Canada . International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development , 8 (2), 183-200. This article addresses the question of what criteria should be used to assess quality in terms of the rigour of the research conducted as well as the outcomes and impacts of community-based research, with a focus on recent initiatives in Canada. #CBRCanadaNews #CBRTheory #CBRMethods
Feb 1, 2017
Article: "Breathing life into theory: Illustrations of community-based research–Hallmarks..." 2014.
Ochocka, J., & Janzen, R. (2014). Breathing life into theory: Illustrations of community-based research–Hallmarks, functions and phases . Gateways: International Journal of Community Research and Engagement , 7 (1), 18-33. The purpose of this article is to summarise the theory underlying community-based research and to illustrate that theory with Canadian case examples of research studies conducted by the Centre for Community Based Research. #CBRCanadaNews #CBRTheory #CBRMet
May 16, 2014
Book chapter: "Bringing community and university scholars together on a national stage". 2014.
Ochocka, J. (2014). Bringing community and university scholars together on a national stage: The Canadian Community University Exposition (CUExpo) experience. In the Global University Network for Innovation (Ed.) Higher Education in the World 5 : Knowledge, Engagement & Higher Education: Contributing to Social Change (pp. 262-263). New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan. This article presents the history of the C2UExpo movement in Canada. It is an international conference that show
Feb 1, 2014
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