Old growth forests provide many values to society including recreation and the enjoyment of knowing these magnificent forests exist for wildlife and future generations. Ancient Forest Alliance has set out to better communicate the diverse values of intact old growth forests, so they are not undervalued and over-logged. To provide data that AFA needs, this […]

Le projet Entourage répond à un besoin identifié par des chercheuses et intervenantes en violence conjugale, à savoir de développer des pratiques permettant d’améliorer le réseau des femmes victimes et, conséquemment, d’assurer leur sécurité à long terme. Réalisé en partenariat avec l’Alliance des maisons d’hébergement de 2e étape pour femmes et enfants victimes de violence […]

DeRose Meditation delivers meditation classes to thousands of users worldwide with the goal of improving personal wellbeing, work performance, and overall life for its clients. Through thematic analysis of qualitative interviews with developers of DeRose Meditation, meditation class leaders, and long-time program users, this project will articulate a “Theory of Change” model specific to DeRose […]

This research project seeks to identify and draw attention to the historical factors leading to the underrepresentation of Indigenous workers in unionized sectors of the construction industry; the problematic relationship between Indigenous workers and their non-Indigenous counterparts, employers and trade unionists; and past and present efforts to address these problems. This work will aid in […]

es autorités compétentes pour statuer sur une requête d’asile ont pour tâche de déterminer si la personne qui demande l’asile revêt effectivement la qualité de réfugié au sens de l’article 1 A de la Convention relative au statut des réfugiés. Le projet de recherche consiste à examiner, sur la base de décisions administratives et judiciaires, […]

Les fonds communs de placement et les régimes de retraite gèrent en grande partie l’épargne des ménages canadiens en vue de leur retraite. Pour ce faire, ils construisent des portefeuilles diversifiés dans un grand nombre d’actifs. Les méthodes numériques à leur disposition pour allouer optimalement les fonds qui leur sont confiés posent des défis majeurs […]

The proposed research program aims to better enable the provision of digitally based self-management support programs for Canadians who live with chronic conditions that were further complicated by COVID-19. In order to accomplish this objective, this study will evaluate existing self-management programs for adults with chronic conditions and curate condition specific evidence-based content that will […]

Digitalisation de la fourniture des services pour la relance économique de DSI

Developing XR Solutions will support the research and development with ascertaining product-market fit for augmented and virtual reality edutainment applications to support children’s learning of Canadian history as well as the promotion of Indigenous-led XR projects. The internship will enable Hammer & Tong to do valuable design research which is often limited by the material […]

Prince George Pulp and Intercontinental Pulp Company (both part of Canfor) are located in Prince George, the geographic centre of BC. The process of making Kraft pulp requires access to a considerable volume of water, which is why most pulp mills are located close to major rivers. Canfor Pulp clearly recognizes their dependence on the […]

The purpose of the research is to describe the nature of university policies and practices related to gendered violence at Canadian universities, in order to identify promising practices for preventing and responding to gendered violence. A description and analysis of university policies from across Canada will provide a useful context for evaluating the policies on […]

This project will use mixed methods to evaluate the current research capacity and needs of staff at the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia. Based on the needs identified, the intern will develop training modules and other resources. The intern will also identify promising practices for building research capacity of the community sector, and will […]