This project explores different approaches to land conservation practices in the Amazon region of Brazil and in Canada. In particular, the project will explore the differences in understandings of land conservation practices between mainstream land conservation organizations and Indigenous understandings of land conservation. Based on the project research regarding these different approaches, the project will […]

International Conservation Models & Regional Conservation Program Analysis for Georgian Bay Georgian Bay is an ecologically significant coastal region facing increasing pressures from development, climate change, invasive species, and fragmented governance. These challenges parallel those experienced globally in other large coastal systems. To support long-term, evidence-based environmental planning, this project will evaluate successful conservation and […]

Le projet consiste à réaliser une étude de marché pour aider Trolet, une jeune entreprise montréalaise spécialisée dans la revalorisation de chaussures usagées, à mieux comprendre et développer ses sources d’approvisionnement. L’objectif est d’identifier où et comment collecter davantage de chaussures ayant un bon potentiel de revalorisation, afin de soutenir la croissance de l’entreprise. Le […]

This project goes beyond routine marketing activities by establishing a data-driven, strategic approach to community building and social media platform engagement. The initiative will provide us with the insights, tools, and strategies needed to transform Tribe’s marketing media into an active one. By increasing engagement, we will be better positioned to deliver on Tribe’s mission […]

One third of Canadians drink groundwater, yet the threats to groundwater remain ‘out of sight, out of mind’ for most Canadians and decision makers. Small, rural communities and First Nations disproportionately rely on groundwater as a drinking water resources but often lack the resources to advocate for effective policy that ensures groundwater security. Although groundwater […]

SaskAgMatters (SAM) Mental Health Network Inc. is a support network created to offer a farm-culture friendly mental health support system for Saskatchewan (SK) Agricultural Producers (hereafter collectively called ‘farmers’). SAM offers six free counselling sessions with registered mental health professionals who have backgrounds in agriculture. SAM’s counsellors will be invited to semi-structured interviews focusing on […]

This research project will identify and quantify the cumulative impacts of human development and land use in Alberta’s Crowsnest Watershed using satellite imagery collected over time and geospatial change detection techniques. By analyzing how the landscape has changed over time as a result of human use, and incorporating relevant local and community-sourced data, the study […]

Eskasoni Community Foodbank is addressing a critical issue that affects many communities: food insecurity. Through programs such as community meals, cooking classes, and a social supermarket, the organization has made important progress in helping people access nutritious food. However, food insecurity is about more than food access alone—it also touches on human dignity, health, and […]

The COVID-19 pandemic had a great impact on the mental health of Canadians. Surprisingly, as of April 2022, self-rated levels of anxiety and depression were comparable to the ones observed during the worst periods of the pandemic, according to data collected by MHRC. Therefore, it is important that we continue to monitor the mental health […]

This research project aims to understand how factors like where people live and their social and economic situations influence the development and outcomes of localized scleroderma, a rare but serious disease. By using advanced tools like machine learning and maps that track changes over time, the project will identify patterns and risk factors that may […]

In collaboration with the BC Brain Injury Association (BCBIA), this research project aims to identify evidencebased strategies for recognizing and responding to overdose-induced brain injuries. By conducting a scoping review of existing literature, the project will identify best practices for screening, diagnosing, and treating hypoxic brain injuries resulting from non-fatal overdoses. The findings will help […]

Le milieu universitaire, axé sur la haute performance, engendre une compétition intense entre les professeurs, exacerbée par des ressources limitées et une hiérarchie rigide basée sur l’ancienneté, créant des dynamiques de pouvoir complexes. Les professeurs, bien que jouissant d’une grande liberté, sont à la fois indépendants et interdépendants, rendant l’environnement académique vulnérable aux dysfonctionnements et […]