Rural Resilience Research Internships

The Rural Resilience Research Internship program at Selkirk Innovates aims to provide research support to government and non-profit partners across the Kootenay and Boundary regions of British Columbia. Internships will focus on themes that relate to our region’s ability to successfully respond to economic, social, and environmental changes, including climate change, demographic shifts, and rural economic transition. The interdisciplinary program will draw students from various fields, including business, economics, geographic information systems, and environmental planning. Each internship will have a unique set of objectives and methods, but all internships will build the capacity of our partners to make evidence-informed decisions about their programs, policies, and products. The ultimate goal is to build rural resilience by helping our partners understand the context in which they operate, evaluate risks and opportunities, and consider options to respond in a way that aligns with best practice.

Faculty Supervisor:

Terri MacDonald;Sarah-Patricia Breen;Tracey Harvey;Jayme Jones;Lauren Rethoret;Robert MacQuarrie;David Greaves

Student:

Partner:

Community Futures Central Kootenay;Kootenay Association For Science and Technology;Regional District of Central Kootenay;Regional District of Kootenay Boundary;City of Nelson;Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative;Nelson and District Chamber of Comm

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Manufacturing; Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration; Utilities

University:

Selkirk College

Program:

Accelerate