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Resource Centre
Explore a variety of resources to support best practices in community-based research on themes including: research ethics, CBR theory, CBR methods, and CBR movement and member research. Please contact us if you are a member with a community-based research resource (i.e., journal article, book, report, toolkit, case studies, digital media) or would like to share a helpful resource to support best practices in community-based research.
For community-based researchers seeking publishing opportunities, see a compiled list of journals.
November 2025 CoP Infographic: "Challenges and Opportunities: Community Compensation & Recognition in CBR"
Hi everyone! Here is a summary of the discussion that took place in our November CoP. #Communityofpractice #graphic
NorQuest College: Ethics in Practice Series Resource Page & Applied Research Microcredentials
Explore NorQuest College's Latest Research Resources and Learning Opportunities: Discover the Ethics in Practice Series Resource Page , a hub designed to support applied researchers in navigating ethical considerations throughout their projects. Access session recordings, guides, and practical tools to strengthen your research practice: Explore Ethics in Practice . Applied Research Microcredentials : Earn badges at your own pace with 8 courses covering ethics &EDI, data, ev
October 2025 CoP Infographic: "AI and Ethics in Community-Based Research"
Hi everyone! Here is a summary of the discussion that took place in our October CoP. #Communityofpractice #graphic
“Healing Arts for Newcomer Family Wellbeing” - November 12
You’re invited to “Healing Arts for Newcomer Family Wellbeing” culminating event, hosted by Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services! This event showcases Hubs of Expressive Arts for Life (HEAL) Project — an initiative funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada | Agence de la santé publique du Canada (PHAC) to prevent and address family violence. Over the past three years, Access Alliance has partnered with communities and partner organizations to deliv
Toward Transformative Engagement: Reflections and Provocations for Research Futures
Developed by the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI), Toward Transformative Engagement is a reflective and thought-provoking resource that explores the challenges and possibilities of community-engaged scholarship in complex times. Emerging from a series of dialogues held between 2021 and 2025, this publication captures the voices and insights of community engagement practitioners and scholar-practitioners across academic and community settings. Through shared pro
Exploring Career Development and Employment Needs of Young South Asian Women and Gender Diverse Individuals in the GTA
The South Asian Women’s Collective (SAWC) recently led a two-year Community Action Research Project to explore the career development and employment experiences of young South Asian women and gender diverse individuals (ages 18–30) across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). While research on racialized youth in the workforce exists, there has been limited focus on the unique experiences of young South Asian women and gender diverse individuals—many of whom are second-generation C
Advancing Equity and Access in Community-Based Fall Prevention
These resources were shared by the presenter of CBRCanada’s October e-learning event, Jennifer O’Neil, recipient of our 2025 Emerging Researcher Award. They highlight innovative, community-driven approaches to healthy aging and fall prevention in Francophone communities across Canada. Savard J, Labossière S, Cardinal D, Pinet B, Borris C. Évaluation de Marche vers le futur, un programme novateur de prévention des chutes offert par videoconference. Can J Aging. 2018 Dec;37(4):
SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants 2024-25 Competitions
These grants provide short-term funding ranging from $7,000 to $25,000 to support partnered research activities that address immediate needs at a single partner organization in the public, private, or not-for-profit sector. Designed to foster small-scale, stakeholder-driven collaborations, these grants enable non-academic organizations and postsecondary researchers to share knowledge and expertise on issues of mutual interest. SSHRC encourages applications involving Indigenou
CIHR Operating Grant: Early Career Researchers in Human Development, Child and Youth Health – 2025
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is accepting applications for operating grants supporting early career researchers in human development, child, and youth health. This funding opportunity aims to build research capacity, generate new knowledge, and facilitate knowledge mobilization to improve health outcomes and promote equity for children, youth, and their families across Canada. Grants of up to $50,000 per year for up to three years are available, with prio
Catalyzing climate action: a case study on universities as hubs for community-engaged climate projects
Eirikson A, Haddock RL (2025), "Catalyzing climate action: a case study on universities as hubs for community-engaged climate projects". International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, Vol. 26 No. 6 pp. 1512–1531, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-09-2024-0664 Abstract Purpose Academic institutions are in a unique position to secure funding and work with communities on climate change issues that matter most to them while providing research opportunities that ben
Placemaking for Inclusion: A Guide to Tenant-Based Initiatives
The "Placemaking for Inclusion Project," a collaboration between the Rural Development Network and La Société Des Manoirs Saint-Joachim (LSM), aimed to combat the stigmatization of affordable housing and empower tenants. Funded by the Community Housing Transformation Centre and the Government of Canada's New Horizons For Seniors Program, the project culminated in tenant-led community events at LSM, including a mural-painting initiative in June and its unveiling in October 202
Two-Eyed Seeing in Knowledge Synthesis: Weaving together Western scoping review methods with Indigenous storytelling to explore Indigenous approaches to harm reduction
Using methodological approaches rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing and being can help to ensure that research findings are relevant and useful to Indigenous communities, while providing evidence for more responsive public health policy and practice. This article explores a practical application of a Two-Eyed Seeing approach in knowledge synthesis as part of Phase I of the First Nation Health Authority’s Indigenizing Harm Reduction Study. The Study aims to develop a First Na
Scikoop: Expanding the Circle of Research
Scikoop is inviting participation in a short survey (less than 5 minutes) that explores barriers and facilitators in community–research partnerships. The goal is to strengthen inclusive participation and representation in community-engaged research across Canada. All responses are confidential and will help inform the development of better support tools for the CBR community. Take the survey here . #MemberNews
NEW Podcast and Infographics: Exploring Participatory Visual Methods Online
Dive into deep conversations with the “Let me just share my screen” podcast where seasoned and up and coming researchers talk about new directions in online participatory visual methods, such as photovoice and digital storytelling. Each episode is packed with fresh ideas, practical tips, and ethical considerations to help you plan, create, and exhibit your arts-based projects. This podcast is inspired by a CIHR-funded study, and produced in partnership between the Centre for
Use-of-Force Research Project (Greater Toronto Hamilton Area)
The research project, "Knowledge Mobilization with Black & Racialized Communities on the topic Use-Of-Force," aims to create public knowledge through collaborating with community organizations in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area to address excessive use-of-force by police officers when interacting with Black and Racialized individuals. Are you a community member, organization, or institution interested in sharing your experiences and learning about use-of-force data from Po
Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum 2026: Collaborative Knowledge – People, Partnerships, and Possibilities
The Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum (CKF) is a biennial event that brings together professionals, researchers, and practitioners interested in knowledge mobilization, translation, and exchange. CKF provides a platform to share learnings, best practices, tools, and resources while fostering professional development and networking. The next forum, CKF26, will take place July 28–30, 2026 in Toronto at the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning, co-hosted with The H
National Housing Day Virtual Conference 2025
Join the Rural Development Network (RDN) this National Housing Day for a virtual conference bringing together housing advocates, researchers, developers, policymakers, and community leaders to explore bold, innovative solutions addressing Canada’s most pressing housing challenges. This year’s theme — Innovate Housing Solutions — focuses on community-led and sustainable approaches that are making a difference in both rural and non-rural communities across the country. Date:
Summit 2025: Convergence & Emergence
Summit 2025 is Canada’s annual gathering for researchers, educators, service providers, and advocates working in queer, trans, and Two-Spirit health promotion. Summit 2025 brings together diverse voices to share knowledge, celebrate achievements, and strengthen collaborations that advance 2S/LGBTQIA+ health and well-being. The Summit provides a space to reflect on the current social, economic, and political challenges facing 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities, while highlighting the imp
National Indigenous Education Symposium 2025: Economic Reconciliation in Motion
The National Indigenous Education Symposium 2025 brings together leaders in education, policy, government, students, and industry to share innovative approaches to Indigenous learner success and community development. The symposium provides a platform to centre Indigenous voices and leadership, explore economic reconciliation, and foster inclusive, community-driven solutions. Dates: October 26–28, 2025 . Location: Calgary, Alberta (Treaty 7 territories). Visit National Indige
KMb Journal Club: Share Your Feedback
The KMb Journal Club, led by David Phipps, brings together members of the Research Impact Canada (RIC) network and the broader knowledge mobilization (KMb) community to discuss research on KMb practices, evaluation, and research impact. They're now seeking your input to help shape future posts, including which topics to explore, ways to make discussions more engaging, and how to strengthen learning and connections across the KMb community. Take a few minutes to share your fee
University of Alberta: Master of Arts in Community Engagement (MACE)
The MACE program at the University of Alberta is a unique interdisciplinary graduate degree that prepares students for the study and practice of community engagement in a variety of settings through both coursework and a practicum. Open to full- or part-time students; thesis and course-based options. Apply for Fall 2026. Applications due January 31, 2026 . Learn more and apply here . #MemberNews
McMaster University: Graduate Diploma in Community-Engaged Research and Evaluation
McMaster University: Graduate Diploma in Community-Engaged Research and Evaluation (Virtual, Part-Time, Jan 2026). This 16-month, part-time graduate diploma through the School of Social Work is designed for people working in community-based organizations who want to develop and carry out research or evaluation projects grounded in community needs. Participants will learn practical skills in community engagement and participatory approaches to research and evaluation. Apply b
Celebrate Research Week: November 17–21, 2025
Celebrate Research Week (CRW) began as a local initiative at the Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation, a proud member of CBRCanada. In 2025, it is expanding into a national campaign, and we are inviting all CBRCanada members to participate in highlighting the critical role of research in improving lives, supporting economies, informing policy, and shaping healthier communities. Whether you are part of a research institute, hospital, university, health organizat
Center for Community Based Research Courses
Research Ethics in Community Settings course (online, synchronous, starting on Oct. 24, 2025 ). Navigate the complexities of ethical considerations in community research and evaluation with the Center for Community Based Research's Research Ethics in Community Settings course. In this course, participants will delve into the ethical considerations and best practices for conducting research in community settings, drawing on the principles and frameworks of the Community Resea
University of Victoria: Tracking Biodiversity with Environmental DNA - Caren Helbing’s iTrackDNA Project
Environmental DNA (eDNA), the genetic material organisms leave behind in soil and water, is everywhere, but turning it into actionable knowledge takes expertise. Caren Helbing, a professor of biochemistry and microbiology at the University of Victoria, leads iTrackDNA, an applied research project developing tools to identify eDNA molecules collected in the wild. These tools help monitor species at risk, track invasive species, and support conservation efforts. Now, with $1.5M
Simon Fraser University: Composting, Community, and Creativity - Belinda Li’s Food Systems Research
Belinda Li, a PhD candidate in the Food Systems Lab at Simon Fraser University and a Fall 2024 Graduate Fellow, is exploring how community composting supports sustainable food systems in rural British Columbia. Partnering with Making Agriculture Sustainable in the Hazeltons (MASH), she helped develop a community composting pilot while collecting data for her research. Blending science and art, Belinda uses songwriting to communicate her findings, creating the music video “Com
Jelena Vermilion Fonds: Preserving Sex Work Activism and History
Jelena Vermilion, executive director of Sex Workers’ Action Program (SWAP) Hamilton, began collecting materials by, for, and about sex workers in 2020. This collection has grown into the Jelena Vermilion fonds, digitally housed at the Hamilton Public Library and the ArQuives, becoming one of the largest sex work media archive collections in history. The digital exhibition highlights Vermilion’s activism, artmaking, and community building, as well as decades of advocacy that l
Niagara College’s Innovation Mentorship Program: High School Students Tackle Real-World Challenges
The Innovation Mentorship Program, led by Niagara College in partnership with the District School Board of Niagara, is an annual initiative that pairs Grade 11 marketing students with second- and third-year Niagara College School of Business students to work side-by-side on experiential learning projects. The program exposes high school students to college-level learning while fostering leadership, creativity, and a culture of innovation at the high -school level. Read more a
University of Saskatchewan: Decolonizing Education Through Bison Teachings
The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP) is partnering with local school divisions to deliver four culturally affirming land-based learning sessions for elementary, middle years and high school students. ITEP Director Yvette Arcand and Dr. Dawn Wallin along with the USask Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellece (LFCE) Director, Dr. Scott Wright and Elder Roland Duquette were instrumental in teaching the students about bison teachings,
Call for Proposals: 11th Living Knowledge Conference - Research & Solidarity
The 11th Living Knowledge Conference will take place in Gdansk, the birthplace of the Solidarity movement, and invites proposals from researchers, practitioners, and students involved in community-based, collaborative research. This year’s theme is Research & Solidarity, with sub-themes including university-community partnerships, student engagement, environmental justice, health and wellbeing, ethics, methods, and global networks. Living Knowledge encourages interactive sess
Call for CoP Speakers
We’re looking for speakers for CBRCanada’s upcoming Community of Practice (CoP) sessions! If you’re interested in sharing your work, facilitating a discussion, or leading an engaging session on community-based research, we’d love to hear from you. Complete our sign-up form or reach out directly to Amanda at amanda@communityresearchcanada.ca to express your interest. #CBRCanadaNews
2025 Annual General Meeting
Join us on November 20, 2025 , from 12:30–2pm ET for CBRCanada’s Annual General Meeting! This is a chance for our network to come together, celebrate the year’s accomplishments, and look ahead to what’s next for community-based research in Canada. This year’s AGM will feature a panel on hosting C2UExpo, a presentation on CBRCanada’s activities from the past year, and other creative pieces you won’t want to miss. Register here . #CBRCanadaNews
September 2025 CoP Infographic: "Dangers of Conducting CBR Participant Recruitment on a Precarious Topic"
Hi everyone! Here is a summary of the discussion that took place in our September CoP. #Communityofpractice #graphic
Celebrate Research Week: Mobilizing Communities and Creating Impact
How can community-based research (CBR) help us strengthen the connections between research, real-world impact, and the communities we...
June 2025 CoP Infographic: "Building Community Connections when Initializing a CBR Project"
Hi everyone! Here is a summary of the discussion that took place in our June CoP. #communityofpractice #graphic
April - June E-Learning Series Summary
Hi everyone! In this post, we're excited to share a summary of the key takeaways from our April to June E-Learning Series. From...
May 2025 CoP Infographic: "Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Research: Considerations for Community-Based Research"
Hi everyone! Here is a summary of the discussion that took place in our May CoP. #communityofpractice #graphic
Meet the Winners of the 2025 Community-Based Research Excellence Awards
The Community-Based Research Excellence Awards is an annual CBRCanada program that nationally recognizes outstanding individuals and partnerships that exemplify what it means to do community-based research well. Launched in 2021, this marks the fifth year of the Awards program, and we continue to be inspired by the caliber of nominees in both categories: Excellence in Community-Campus Researcher Partnership and Emerging Community-Based Researcher . A heartfelt thank you to a
January - March E-Learning Series Summary
Hi everyone! In this post, we're excited to share a summary of the key takeaways from our January to March E-Learning Series. From...
April 2025 CoP Infographic: "Strengths and Challenges of conducting Community-Based Research Online"
Hi everyone! Here is a summary of the discussion that took place in our April CoP. #communityofpractice #graphic
March 2025 CoP Infographic: "Promoting Belonging through Community-Based Research"
Hi everyone! Here is a summary of the discussion that took place in our March CoP. #communityofpractice #graphic
February 2025 CoP Infographic: "Making Research Ethics Boards your friend"
Hi everyone! Here is a summary of the discussion that took place in our February CoP. #communityofpractice #graphic
January 2025 CoP Infographic: "Ch-ch-ch-changes: Methodology, Tradition, Innovation"
Hi everyone! Here is a summary of the discussion that took place in our January CoP. #communityofpractice #graphic
December 2024 CoP Infographic: "Reflections on ethical research with vulnerable populations"
Hi everyone! Here is a summary of the discussion that took place in our December Community of Practice. #communityofpractice #graphic
Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Community-Based Research Excellence Awards
Community-based research (CBR) has the power to create lasting, positive change, particularly for marginalized communities in Canada and around the world. Unfortunately, the incredible work being done often goes unnoticed. At CBRCanada, we are dedicated to recognizing those who are leading the way and making a tangible impact. We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Community-Based Research Excellence Awards! 🎉 These prestigious awards celebrate
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