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Engaging Indigenous Youth Through Popular Theatre: Knowledge Mobilization of Indigenous Peoples’ Perspectives on Access to Healthcare Services

Posted on August 9, 2019 (January 10, 2024) by Sandy Chan

Plazas, P.C., Cameron, B.L., Milford, K., Hunt L.R., Bourque-Bearskin, L., & Salas A.S. (2018). Engaging Indigenous youth through popular theatre: Knowledge mobilization of Indigenous peoples’ perspectives on access to healthcare services. Action Research, 1-18 https://doi.org/10.1177/1476750318789468 Available from Research Gate Engaging Indigenous youth through popular theatre: Knowledge mobilization of Indigenous peoples’ perspectives on access to healthcare […]

Youth Criminal Justice in Canada Infographic Project

Posted on May 9, 2018 (December 1, 2021) by Mark Brown

Summary: This project brought together student researchers from the Research Shop, Community Engaged Scholarship Institute, University of Guelph and community partners from Family Counselling and Support Services for Guelph-Wellington and the Canadian Families and Corrections Network. Together, they created two infographics—one for youth justice and one for adult justice—that use empirical evidence to highlight the […]

Living SJ and CFICE: A Case Study on Improving Evaluative and Communicative Practices

Posted on May 9, 2018 (December 1, 2021) by Mark Brown

Case study written by Chelsea Nash, CFICE Communications Research Assistant, with contributions from Cathy Wright, Living SJ and Tracey Chiasson, UNBSJ Summary Living SJ is network of community leaders from business, three levels of government, non-profits and low income neighbourhoods committed to ending generational poverty in Saint John, New Brunswick. Using a collective impact approach, […]

Mobilizing Hope / Mobiliser l’espoir

Posted on May 21, 2015 (November 23, 2021) by Connie Tang

At the University of Victoria, the Research Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization unit (RPKM) is a campus and community-wide portal to support the development of transformative research. We bring outstanding researchers together with community partners to co-create knowledge for action –knowledge that is mobilized to improve the social, cultural and economic well-being of communities throughout our […]

Call for Submissions: AT-CURA Youth Strengths Conference, July 23-25, 2014

Posted on February 13, 2014 (November 23, 2021) by Connie Tang

Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Metro Vancouver, BC, hosts SSHRC funded CURA project conference on July 23-25, 2014. Submissions due: February 28, 2014 What topics would be considered? Here are some examples of topics that would be appropriate for the conference: Youth resilience Community engagement for violence prevention Using youth strengths to help at-risk youth Gang-prevention […]

Using Your WITS: KMb in Action at UVic / Le programme « WITS » : la Mobilisation des connaissances (MdC) en action à l’Université de Victoria

Posted on July 7, 2011 (November 23, 2021) by Connie Tang

The Public Health Agency of Canada recently announced a $2.6 million grant supporting children’s mental health through a program designed by University of Victoria psychologist Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater, which teaches children conflict resolution strategies. L’Agence de la santé publique du Canada a récemment annoncé une subvention de 2,6 millions de dollars pour la santé mentale […]

Mobilizing Minds Community Partnership Forum

Posted on November 8, 2010 (November 23, 2021) by Connie Tang

What happens when community groups learn about young adult engagement and about research and knowledge mobilization? Mobilizing Minds: pathways to young adult mental health engaged community partners to bring community agencies and advocates into the Mobilizing Minds project and inform them about engaging youth in their own organizations. Young adults need a voice in mental […]

Youth Engagement Using the Arts- KM in the PM

Posted on October 29, 2010 (November 23, 2021) by Connie Tang

The YorkU KMb Unit will be hosting a KM of the PM event on Wednesday, December 8. The topic of the afternoon will focus on youth engagement using the arts, with brief presentations by researchers and community leaders, followed by ample time for questions, discussion, and networking. Confirmed Speakers: Sarah Flicker, Assistant Professor, Faculty of […]

Youth Diabetes Sports Camp – Mobilizing Knowledge for Exercise and Diabetes

Posted on August 6, 2010 (November 23, 2021) by Connie Tang

The fourth annual York University Youth Diabetes Sports Camp has come to an end. Yet there remains plenty to celebrate. York’s KMb Unit was proud to witness the successful conclusion to a unique knowledge mobilization initiative. Being there every step of the way during the two weeks of the Diabetes Sports Camp, we experienced a […]

Week 2 of the Youth Diabetes Camp – Overall Youth Experience

Posted on August 3, 2010 (November 23, 2021) by Connie Tang

By the end of the second week of the Youth Diabetes Sports Camp, the kids have made new friendships and greatly improved their skills in sports. York’s Knowledge Mobilization Unit interviewed kids with diabetes about some of their impressions and experiences at camp. The children with Type 1 greatly appreciate the opportunities that they are […]

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