The aim of this project is to develop a training program in Narrative Care for health/social care workers who will in turn use their training to organize and facilitate Narrative Care programs for others in their workplace or organization in a cascading manner. The proposed program represents an extension of the hypothesis that the stronger […]

Understanding the factors that influence the financial decisions that individuals make is particularly important in difficult economic times. The proposed research seeks to understand the factors that influence financial decision-making under economic stress, with a particular interest in the efficacy of interventions to influence decision-making and the role of financial literacy and related constructs. The […]

The North Coast Innovation Lab (NCIL) is a place-based initiative for people who are invested in the future of Prince Rupert to work together on tangible projects and initiatives that build a resilient economy as a tool for community well-being. Forthcoming student Project Coordinators provide capacity to the efforts of the NCIL through action-research, project […]

The research plan has been jointly proposed by the academics of the International Centre for Northern Governance and Development and Cameco Corporation to meet the needs of industry, federal/provincial/local governments, and Northern Saskatchewan residents by researching key issues related to northern development and governance strategies. The research results will assist in the improvement of prosperity […]

Réalisé en partenariat avec l’École de Communication de l’Université Catholique de Louvain, notre projet interroge l’utilisation des médias sociaux par les politiciens européens et canadiens au regard des discours d’accompagnement qui tendent à célébrer leur potentiel démocratique. Par le biais de l’analyse de publications Facebook et Twitter émises par les élus dans leur action politique […]

Many agree that the future of economic and community development in British Columbia hinges on the successful creation of innovative, broadly beneficial partnerships among First Nations, governments, and industry. The proposed research collaboration between the Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council and Teck Resources Limited would harmonize and advance three complementary goals: (1) boost the efficiency and […]

My interest in the displacement of animals that play key roles in Indigenous food systems that resulting from habitat loss associated with climate change has led me to consider the potential for domestication and animal husbandry as a potential adaptive management strategy. The unique instance of reindeer herding by the Sámi people provides an important […]

Research has shown that poor sleep has been shown to result in impairments in attention, memory, reaction times and other cognitive domains along with impairments in mood. Various sleeping aids such as pillows and neck-collars have been introduced in an effort to increase the duration and quality of sleep. Though the manufacturers claim positive testimonials […]

On average, individuals from more disadvantaged social backgrounds will develop diseases earlier and die earlier compared with their more advantaged peers. Indeed, so ubiquitous is the association between health and wealth that it has been referred to as a ‘fundamental’ cause of disease. Understanding how social group based differences in socio-economic position (SEP) get biologically […]

This project examines how technology firms in both Oxfordshire and London, U.K. attract and retain migrants with skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). U.K. technology firms greatly contribute to economic growth and innovation in the country. However, scholars, government officials, and employers are increasingly concerned that these contributions in the STEM sector will […]

This is project that creates audio documentaries that are grounded in academic research. As part of this project, Mitacs interns will work for three distinct podcasts: Cited Podcast, Crackdown, and Blue and Goldcast. These podcasts are meant for a general audience, and have wide popular and critical appeal. They are developed in a unique collaborative […]

The intern will be assisting in the implementation of a research project that is intended to assess the effectiveness of two different smoking reduction/cessation interventions within a population of people with serious mental illness who are vulnerably housed or homeless. The partner agency, the Canadian Mental Health Association Ottawa Branch, is interested in the study, […]