Climate communication often uses doom-and-gloom messages that highlight the devastation of climate change, which can provoke negative emotions and might be counterproductive. Therefore, this project aims to test whether happy messages that highlight the personal happiness benefits of climate action can increase social media engagement and climate action across Canada. In collaboration with One Earth […]

The Fraser River Estuary, British Columbia, provides important habitat for juvenile Pacific salmon as they migrate downstream. The tidal marshes that support these juvenile salmon are under pressure from urban development, pollution, sea-level rise, and invasive species. One invasive plant that thrives in these habitats is purple loosestrife. It outcompetes native vegetation and can become […]

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 […]

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 […]