b current performing arts is a Toronto-based theatre company committed to developing new works by diverse artists, with a focus on amplifying the voices of the Black and Brown Diaspora. As part of its ongoing mission to grow sustainably and increase its impact, b current is seeking a MITACS intern to assist in developing a […]

Grief supports are necessary to help children process death, without hindering their ability to engage with the world around them from a place of safety, purpose and worthiness. There are unique considerations in providing bereavement services to inner city youth who may be regularly exposed to drug use, while also experiencing higher rates of mortality […]

The Gabriel Dumont Institute Training & Employment (GDITE) project aims to formalize its innovative “Relentless Support” career development model, which focuses on Métis strengths, community-based development, and cultural alignment. Unlike traditional, individualistic career development models, GDITE’s approach emphasizes reciprocity, joy, and long-term local workforce sustainability. This project will document the fluidity and success of the […]

Lokpriy is studying decentralization policies in the developing world, with a primary focus on India. His research topic is “Three Essays on Discourse of Decentralization: Understanding the Influence of Political Competition and Development Outcomes in India”. His research focuses on, examining the global political and economic context for decentralization and how the different components of […]

Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are of great to concern to fisheries managers and those who enjoy fisheries resources, such as anglers. In Nova Scotia, small mouth bass were introduced in the 1940s by provincial fisheries managers in the hopes of creating recreational fishing opportunities. These fish are efficient predators that predate upon and outcompete native […]

À la croisée de la philosophie féministe des sciences et des humanités biomédicales, cette recherche vise à élaborer des pistes de réflexion critique sur l’endométriose en tant qu’objet de connaissance philosophique et médicale.

The role of this internship is to assist in reaching the SSHRC goal for the Dreamcatcher system of capturing cultural data, traditional ecological knowledge, and traditional land use in order to create as full of a historical, cultural, and economic record as is possible as well as strong land use management/consultation, water management, asset management, […]

L’introduction des chirurgiens dans les couches des grandes familles à partir du XVIIe siècle qui peu à peu dressait une frontière entre la naissance et la nature a permis à une autre forme d’anthropologie de la naissance d’émerger en Occident : les pratiques obstétricales biomédicalisées. La science et la technologie remplacent les valeurs spirituelles qui […]

Le projet de recherche se propose d’analyser les éléments qui constituent l’attractivité de l’Union européenne à l’international et surtout dans les États post-soviétiques que sont l’Ukraine, la Moldavie et la Géorgie. Il permettra de comprendre quels sont les acteurs qui influencent le plus l’Union européenne et la façonnent au quotidien. Il permettra d’évaluer les limites […]

L’originalité de cette recherche participative intersectorielle est qu’elle vise à mieux comprendre les besoins et les réalités plurielles des personnes autistes québécoises vieillissantes (50 ans et plus). Elle permettra ainsi de combler un besoin crucial identifié par la Fédération Québécoise de l’autisme, soit celui de développer une meilleure connaissance des caractéristiques de ces personnes. À […]

This study compares Taiwanese and Canadian teachers’ perspectives on teaching the history and nature of science (NOS). We aim to understand how cultural, societal, and educational factors influence these decisions. Understanding NOS is crucial for developing scientifically literate citizens. For this goal, we conducted a comparative analysis of science teachers’ beliefs and practices in Taiwan […]

The Parkdale Food Centre, a non-profit organization in Ottawa, provides social community programs and services that aim at inspiring and empowering individuals to address the root causes of food insecurity. Programs include a community kitchen, catchment-based grocery program, youth-run social enterprise and employment training program. The Centre seeks support in re-designing the existing Mino’Weesini Grocery […]