Datta. R,  & Kairy, B. (2024) Decolonizing Climate Change Adaptations from Indigenous Perspectives: Learning Reflections from Munda...

In December 2023's CBRCanada Community of Practice, Elora Gehue, Coady Institute from St. Francis Xavier University, shared a...

The DECODE Project: Co-construction, Decolonisation & Transformation Producing Actionable Knowledge for the Challenges of Our Times is a research project of the UNESCO Chair in Community-Based Research and Social Responsibility in Higher Education in collaboration with the Knowledge for Change Consortium. Knowledge and the Challenges of our times: In the face of pressing global challenges like climate crises, our communities seek solutions rooted in knowledge. But what knowledge? Whose...

Below are three resources from the McMaster Collaborative for Health and Aging. Research Brief You J, Chan Carusone S, Ganann R, MacNeil...

In November 2019, the University of Victoria launched the UVic Health Initiative (UHI) to implement a new health faculty that highlights UVic’s strengths in health education, training, and research. Funding for this position is being provided to support the Indigenous Wellness Engagement Group (I-WEG), a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Academic Health Programming, an ad-hoc committee created to determine the structure of a new health-related faculty at UVic. The Indigenous Wellness...

Solving the Sustainability Challenges at the Food-Climate-Biodiversity Nexus or Solving-FCB, is an international 6-year partnership between researchers and local communities across the globe with the goal of supporting sustainable solutions towards food security, conservation and climate change adaptation within the complex social and ecological contexts of today’s societies. They are currently recruiting Indigenous students across B.C. who would be interested in taking on any number of the...

Dr. Maria Santana from the University of Calgary was recently recognized internationally for contributions to patient-oriented research through pioneering the use of patient-reported outcomes and experience measures in the transplant community. Learn more> #MemberNews

Datta, R., & Starlight, T. (2024). Building a Meaningful Bridge Between Indigenous and Western Worldviews: Through Decolonial...

The Canadian Association for Action Research in Education (CAARE) has opened its' annual competition for the CAARE Distinguished Contribution to Action Research Awards . The intent of the award is to recognize those who have had a career of distinguished contribution in the study of action research in Canada. Distinguished Contribution to Action Research Awards are presented at the Annual General Meeting for CAARE and no more than two individuals may receive an award in any given year. The...

The Radical Policy School is a tuition-free, non-accredited educational program offered through Yellowhead School. This innovative program offers a radically different perspective on the study of policy through a decolonial lens backed by research and led by leading practitioners and scholars. 2024 Focus The focus for the 2024 session is on building radical relationalities between Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities toward decolonial futures. Radical relationalities is a useful...

Are you a PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who is engaged in aging-focused research? The McMaster Collaborative for Health and Aging Partnership in Research Fellowship provides funding and supports for trainees enrolled in an Ontario-accredited university to meaningfully and ethically engage older adults and/or caregivers in their research. The objectives of the McMaster Collaborative for Health and Aging Partnership in Research Fellowship are to: Build capacity in patient-oriented...

Purewal, S.K., Smith, J., Tiwana, M.H., Grain, K., & Mahoney, T. (2023). Community-Engaged Research During Health Crises: The...

The Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta Research Grants Program encourages scientific exploration into topics applicable to workers' compensation. For the 2024 research grants competition, the Research Committee is particularly interested in receiving proposals that focus on: The assessment and treatment of work-related psychological injuries. Outcomes of medical and other interventions. Treatment or service outcomes for individuals from traditionally underrepresented or marginalized...

CIHR and other SPOR partners are refreshing Canada's Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research and inviting perspectives on how to improve patient-oriented research in Canada. Share your feedback online before March 31, 2024. Learn more> #MemberNews

In January 2024's CBRCanada Community of Practice session, guest speaker, Jemma Llewellyn from the University of Guelph, shared how her...

The Journal of Indigenous Social Development (JISD) is calling for papers for a special issue on Indigenous Resurgence amidst Climate Disruption that examines the resurgence of Indigenous thought and action amidst climate disruption. Deadline: April 30, 2024 Learn more> #MemberNews

Are you eager to work in a positive and welcoming environment where the results of your efforts translate into healthy, happy Indigenous families and communities? The Indigenous Perspectives Society is a charitable not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the lives and voices of Indigenous people, and we are looking for a Program Development Lead to join their compassionate, respectful, and caring staff team. In the Program Development Project Lead Position, you’ll develop,...

Scholarship Description · The Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health supports graduate students working on research projects in partnership with British Columbian communities that are addressing environmental health issues and promoting environmental sustainability through cooperative community initiatives. The goal of these projects should be to support indigenous and non-indigenous communities in their efforts to improve air quality, environmental health or...

This report presents the results of a needs assessment on the impact of COVID-19 on Spanish-speaking Latin Americans residing in the...

Could you use some additional assistance with a research project this summer? Apply for the Alberta Innovates - Summer Research Studentship Program. This program provides experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students interested in emerging health-related technologies, research and innovation (R&I) during the summer months (May - August). Priority areas include Digital or Data Driven Health Research; Commercialization; and Health System Transformation. Due date: continuous...