The Quebec English-Speaking Communities Research Network ( QUESCREN ), at Concordia University in Montreal, has launched the Community Knowledge Open Library ( CKOL ). It preserves and makes available in full-text format the “grey literature” (reports, media releases, briefs, etc.) produced by groups serving Quebec’s English-speaking minority communities. This material is very rich, containing day-to-day and strategic knowledge developed within the groups. Often it is produced by women, who...

The Engaged Scholar Journal's Spring 2023 thematic issue on Climate Change and Care , is seeking submissions from community- and university-based researchers, scholars, and/or Elders, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, who are engaged in research, study or active exploration of applied methods or approaches that advance an understanding and appreciation of Climate Change and Care. Learn More > #MemberNews

Global Affairs Canada (GAC), in collaboration with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), announced the sixth edition of the International Policy Ideas Challenge. The objective of the program is to draw on the network of talented Canadian graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and early-career civil society researchers to identify concrete, innovative solutions to emerging international policy challenges faced by Canada. Learn more > #MemberNews

CBRCanada member, the Centre for Community Based Research and Conrad Grebel University College are hosting a four-part webinar series on community-based evaluation and the sustainable development goals. Registration is open and free for all: Webinar 1 (April 1, 2022): Overview of Community-Based Evaluation: Evaluating SDGs for Local Impact Webinar 2 (April 22, 2022): Laying the Foundation in Community-Based Evaluation: Evaluating SDGs for Local Impact Webinar 3 (April 29, 2022): Planning...

The Government of Canada has launched a public appointments process for the position of Chairperson of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Board of Governors . I DRC is aiming to achieve gender parity and diversity on it Board of Governors by seeking to attract qualified Canadian candidates for the role of Chairperson, who will help to reflect Canada’s diversity in terms of linguistic and employment equity groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and...

Written by: Marian Riedel & Alison Taplay In British Columbia, the rapid shift to emergency remote learning for K-12 education during the initial phase of the COVID-19 global pandemic offered us the opportunity to capture the lived experience of various educational professionals, including teachers, educational assistants, administrators and other support staff. As a joint faculty research project situated at Vancouver Island University (VIU), regional independent schools and school districts...

CBRCanada is pleased to share a recent update from one of its institutional members, Humber College. Humber College’s community-based research is one of our most prominent research areas and is a strong contributor to our second-place ranking in Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges (announced last week by Research Infosource ). In 2020, Humber College received five multi-year grants totalling $1.6M in research funding from the College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF), a fund managed...

CCBR is hiring and looking for an Administrative Coordinator to join the team. Interested applicants can email their resumes and cover letters to general@communitybasedresearch.ca by 1st October 2022. #MemberNews

Congratulations to Award Recipients for the Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative, awarded by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Many members of CBRCanada were awarded, including CBRCanada board member, Renée Monchalin For an overview of the impact of this fund, see this article https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/government-of-canada-supports-research-focused-on-race-gender-and-diversity-88010762...

The New Frontiers in Research Fund has opened a special call, Research for Postpandemic Recovery , to mobilize Canadian-led research projects that directly address one or more of the research priorities in the UN Research Roadmap for the COVID-19 Recovery . The notice of intent deadline is April 26, 2022. Gender equity and environmental sustainability must be rooted in all endeavours. #MemberNews

The Journey Here is a podcast that brings together the stories of community builders from all walks of life. Every episode features stories from students, faculty, and community leaders on how their experiences have shaped our community, the issues that matter to them, and the journey that lies ahead. The Journey Here is produced on the unceded traditional territories of the Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Kwikwetlem, Qayqayt and Tsawwassen First Nations and is hosted by Steve Dooley, Executive...

The Trent Community Research Centre facilitates research projects for students and faculty with local government, non-profit organizations, charities, and conservation agencies across Central and Eastern Ontario. As a member of CBRCanada, we are glad to share with the network TCRC stories of recent community-based research projects. Community Based Research Project Advises Rural Residents on how to Move On after Banks Move Out Working with Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development,...

Written by Ardavan Eizadirad, Sally Abudiab, and Brice Baartman Wilfrid Laurier University and Youth Association for Academics, Athletics, and Character Education (YAAACE) The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the delivery of education with widespread disruptions. Many extracurricular programs that provided much needed support for marginalized children, families, and communities were shut down or offered remotely. Our research project, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities...

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 like to acknowledge...

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 #CBRCanadaNews

Dismantling The Master’s Tools is a toolkit that guides users through a brave and compassionate exploration of their identities, narratives, and practices as people living and working within systems steeped in white supremacy. Learn more and access it here #EquityInResearch #CBRTheory

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 applications from...

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 advance...

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 for Excellence in...

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