The Talloires Network (TN) and Open Society University Network (OSUN) are offering a series of 2-hour, online workshops to support engaged scholars who have an interest in community-university research. The OSUN and TN will also provide grants to faculty and graduate students to support their engaged scholarship. Learn more about the workshops and grants on their website: https://talloiresnetwork.tufts.edu/communiversity/ #MemberNews

The Vera Institute of Justice, founded in 1961, is a nonprofit criminal justice organization that strives to build just government institutions and safe communities free from the scourge of racism, white supremacy, profit, and inequity that is pervasive in this country’s legal systems. Vera has a staff of almost 300 people and offices in New York City, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, and New Orleans. See the job posting > #MemberNews

We are proud to share a resource from a CBRCanada member, The International Institute for Sustainable Development Experimental Lakes Area. IISD Experimental Lakes Area worked with a group of Elders, language experts, and youth to translate two animated videos explaining research on mercury contamination and climate change into Ojibwe. Read more and access the resource here. #MemberNews #EquityinResearch

Community-Based Research Canada's international partner, Dr. Rajesh Tandon from the Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA) is the guest speaker in a podcast. Intended mostly for those interested in research and social change, The Action Research Podcast aims to offer unique and valuable insights for the field through accessible and engaging conversations about the “what” “why” and “how” of Action Research. Listen Here > #MemberNews

In this interview, Chantal Trudel shares about the launch of the Carleton University’s new Centre for Community Engagement and how her research team in long-term care design adapted ethnographic methods to see greater participation during the global pandemic. 1. Tell me about yourself and what you do at Carleton University. I am Associate Professor in the School of Industrial Design. The field of Industrial Design is focused on making products and spaces better, more inclusive, and easier to...

What made Ryerson University interested in signing up for CBRCanada membership? As a globally connected city university, we believe that inclusive and collaborative approaches are essential to great research, advance transformative knowledge and serve societal needs. Ryerson is committed to cooperation and partnerships with diverse communities, industry, stakeholders and government. CBR Canada is an organization which shares our commitment to community engagement and knowledge translation...

It's that time of the year for members to give their input on Community-Based Research Canada ( CBRCanada ) programs and future directions. As a learning organization, we value the guidance and contribution of members to shape the future of CBRCanada together. Please take 5 minutes to complete the survey here We greatly appreciate your responses. #CBRCanadaNews

A new guest-edited volume of Gateways was published December 2021. Read it here > https://epress.lib.uts.edu.au/journals/index.php/ijcre/issue/view/498 #MemberNews

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CBRCanada is delivering an 8-part virtual learning series titled “Community-Based Research and COVID-19: Addressing Widening Inequities and Amplifying Community- Based Visions for Change”. The summary below highlights themes from September and October's live online discussions. A PDF version is available here #CBRCanadaNews

A community-based research study, funded by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, is investigating cannabis use and mental health in Metis in Manitoba. In a conversation, Minister Frances Chartrand and Julianne Sanguins (research team members) from the Manitoba Metis Federation, described the project by emphasising how the research design was adapted during the pandemic, why a community-based approach was taken, and what impact they hope the study will have. 1. What inspired this research...

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With fall 2021 upon us, it is time for CBRCanada to look back and look forward as we continue to serve as the national platform for all things needed in community engaged research. Looking back, in the context of COVID-19 the buzz words for community-based researchers, indeed for all society, have been ‘pivot, adjust’ to working online and yes, ‘you are muted.’ As we look forward, while there is light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, a fourth wave of COVD-19 requires more patience as we...

We are pleased to share that the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) launched an initiative to support more community-led research projects. This initiative is on the themes of race, gender and diversity and will aim to provide financial support for partnership research to inform actions that address social disparities related to race, gender, and other forms of diversity. Researchers from not-for-profit organizations, in partnership with postsecondary institutions, can...

Working in the Office of Community Engagement the Strategic Community-Engaged Research Manager will oversee and develop programs and projects that support the development of capacity for community-engaged research (CER) across McMaster University. See the job posting > #MemberNews

The Department of Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a Tenure Track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Community Psychology beginning July 1, 2022 Read more > #MemberNews

Gateways journal new themed volume for 2022, 'Urban youth: Engaging young people and their futures in African cities' is encouraging submissions that explore collaborations with those beyond the academy, as well as to feature experimental and critical methodological approaches and a variety of media, such as video, sound and mapping. A supported approach will open up the writing process to collective thought and encouragement, helmed by our guest editors from the University of Cape Town,...

Community Based Research Canada (CBRCanada) is seeking a graduate student or community researcher for the Fall semester (September-December) to assist in the development and implementation of the organization’s initiatives. The deadline for applications is October 4th. The successful applicant will have a strong interest in community-based research, knowledge translation and stakeholder engagement. Learn More > #CBRCanadaNews

The OFIFC recognizes that research approaches rooted in Indigenous Knowledge help to lead researchers and communities to a place where they will have enhanced their capability to collectively identify a research process that has real and immediate impacts. This approach involves recognizing the importance of maintaining and creating positive relationships. If good relationships do not exist or are not cultivated, it is easy for the research process to take on a ‘clinical’ feel which results...

The Raven Indigenous Impact Foundation (Raven) is looking for a full-time Principal Investigator. They are is an Indigenous-led and owned social finance education and capacity-building foundation headquartered on the traditional territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) and səli̓ lwətaɁɬ təməxw (Tsleil-Waututh) in what is currently known as Vancouver, BC. Raven works with Indigenous communities and enterprises to develop innovative financial tools that drive systemic...