The Declaration Act Engagement Fund (DAEF) provides multi-year (4 year) non-repayable funding contributions to First Nations to support their capacity to engage with the Province of B.C. on the implementation of the Declaration Act Action Plan and alignment of Provincial laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples both of which must be done in consultation and co-operation with Indigenous Peoples in B.C. The total funding cap over 4 years per

An academic partner, from Humber River Health is seeking community partners in two research areas, broadly in the theme of addressing racial health disparities: Impact of Long COVID on racialized communities and developing support programs. Addressing loneliness among seniors who are marginalized such as racialized communities and those living in low-income community housing If you are interested in connecting to learn more, please contact Dr. Nadine Akbar nakbar@hrh.ca #Mem

A researcher at the University of Victoria is hoping to start a “Design Justice Studio”. This will be based on a design justice approach to co-creation, inspired by  Dr. Costanza-Chock’s work . Please share any models and/or sources of inspiration by emailing Sarah Marie Wiebe: swiebe@uvic.ca . #MemberNews

CIHR is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the HIV/AIDS and STBBI Community-Based Research (CBR) Team Grants. The purpose of the funding opportunity is to support a diversity of CBR teams to build and strengthen capacity for CBR and knowledge mobilization activities that are centred in the self-determined priorities of the communities and will lead to improved health outcomes for key populations disproportionately affected by STBBI in Canada. Funds will be made availa

L'affichage du poste de directrice, directeur du service de la recherche et de la création de l' UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal  est en cours. Vous souhaitez diriger un service stratégique pour le développement de la recherche et de la création;Vous aimeriez guider une équipe mature et autonome;Votre façon de travailler en équipe est appréciéeVous aspirez à faire partie d'une grande équipe de direction comme celle formée par les directions des unités du vice-rectorat

TRANSFORM HF’s Seed Grant Competition is now open, and it’s bigger and better than ever! These grants are meant to encourage, foster, and support members of the TRANSFORM HF community working collaboratively on research and project proposals that align with our initiative’s goals and approaches.   For the first time, one $70,000 grant is available, renewable for a second year upon successful completion of Y1 deliverables. That’s a total value of up to $140,000 over two year

The Canadian Journal of Public Health is calling for papers on HIV and related health inequities affecting Black communities in Canada: Towards transformative understanding and action / Le VIH et les iniquités connexes en santé touchant les communautés noires au Canada : vers une compréhension et une action transformatrices. Submissions are due February 29, 2024. Learn more> #MemberNews

Dr. Angie Wilcock along with a colleague, Helen Williams are inviting academics and practitioners to submit a chapter abstract for a new edited book which explores international perspectives on gender-based violence and harm. This book will bring together contemporary and context-specific understandings of gender-based violence which extend beyond established Western paradigms of private and public violence/harm and/or sexual violence. We are particularly interested in persp

Five days of hands-on podcasting workshops and seminars for graduate and emerging scholars. Where: Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia When: April 22-26, 2024 Who: Hannah McGregor and Stacey Copeland (Amplify Podcast Network); Milena Droumeva (Glenfraser Endowed Professor in Sound Studies at SFU); Vinita Srivastava (Don’t Call Me Resilient at The Conversation Canada); David Gauntlett (Canada Research Chair in Creative Innovation and Leadership at The Creati

Gateways: International Journal of Community Research and Engagement is calling for papers for its' upcoming issue "Opening Gateways: Writing research differently (or, ‘Is this going to be just another academic paper?’)". The questions at the heart of this themed volume, indeed its cri de coeur, are thus twofold: What social practices – including writing – are needed to communicate community-based research and practice in a peer-reviewed journal that would avoid undermining t

Newly revised and reimagined to mark the 25th anniversary of The First Nations Principles of OCAP®, course is the result of more than a year of design and teamwork and features important content updates, original artwork from First Nation artists, and voice-over narration from First Nations actors. The Fundamentals of OCAP® course introduces the OCAP® principles in a welcoming and culturally engaging way and takes learners on a journey through the importance of First Nations

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) is pleased to announce the 12 finalists for the 2023 Impact Awards. The winners in each award category—Talent, Insight, Connection and Partnership, in addition to the Gold Medal recipient—will be announced on November 23, 2023. The annual SSHRC Impact Awards recognize the highest achievements by outstanding researchers and students in social sciences and humanities research, research training, knowledge mob

The UBC Knowledge Exchange and SFU Knowledge Mobilization units are thrilled to announce this exciting new collaborative initiative, aimed at increasing British Columbia's research capacity in implementation science by increasing grant funding for projects by BC-based researchers and growing the province's network of implementation scientists. The implementation science (IS) institute is a two-year training program targeted towards early to mid-career health researchers (f

The Global Fund for Women is offering funding for feminist approaches to anti-corruption, including funding for research. Applications are due October 31st. Priority is given (but not exclusive) to projects in Armenia, Kenya, Guatemala, Lebanon, Mexico, Nepal, Uganda, and Syria. Learn more> #MemberNews

The Engaged Scholar Journal is calling for papers for its' 2024 journals. Deadline for contributions Volume 10 Issue 1 (2024) - November 30, 2023 Volume 10 Issue 2 (2024) - February 15, 2024 Volume 10 Issue 3 (2024) - April 30, 2024 Learn more> #MemberNews

The American Journal of Community Psychology is calling for papers on its' special issue on Advancing Immigrant and Refugee Rights: Promoting Empowerment, Justice, Equity, and Liberation. In recent years, the world has witnessed unprecedented levels of displacement and migration due to conflicts, political unrest, climate change, and socioeconomic disparities, among other crises. Immigrants and refugees face multifaceted challenges as they navigate unfamiliar environments, ad

See upcoming SSHRC and inter-agency funding and program opportunities: SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships Deadline: October 17, 2023 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Network on Sustainable Agriculture in a Net-Zero Economy Deadline: October 20, 2023 Partnership Grants—Stage 2 Deadline (by invitation only): October 29, 2023 Connection Grants Deadline: November 1, 2023 Open Research Area 8th Call for Proposals Deadline: November 14, 2023 Partnership Development Grants Deadline:

The Strengthening Indigenous Research Capacity strategic plan, the tri-agency plan to strengthen Indigenous research capacity in Canada, has been extended to March 2026. This extension reflects the impacts of COVID-19, funding considerations, and the recent establishment of the Indigenous Leadership Circle in Research , which plays an important role in providing monitoring and guidance to ensure successful implementation of the strategy. Learn more > #MemberNews

A big congratulations to the Niagara Homelessness Emergency Liaison and Peer Support (HELPS) program team, the 2022-23 recipients of McMaster's President's Award for Community-Engaged Research. The Niagara HELPS program is a program where Peer Support Navigators with lived experience of homelessness provide nonclinical assistance, supportive counseling, advocacy, and referrals for individuals experiencing homelessness who attend at the Emergency Departments of Niagara Health.

Applications are now open for the Building Safer Communities Grant, a collaborative effort between the City of Hamilton and Public Safety Canada. This initiative offers multi-year funding for community-led projects dedicated to preventing and addressing youth gun and gang violence. Informed by community input and research, the grant focuses on two key areas: Preventative Programs to strengthen youth connections, capacity, and awareness Comprehensive Support Services for