Community Partner:
Research Assistant: Kevin Jesuino
This research project explores ways to enhance inclusivity in both community-engaged and professional dance in Vancouver. It examines how the practices of All Bodies Dance align with Disability Justice principles and Community Cultural Development methodologies to foster greater equity and access in the arts.
Community Partner:
Research Assistant: Genevieve Cheng
This research project trains community leaders and members to build low-cost DIY air filtration devices that improve indoor air quality. Working with municipalities and regions across B.C., the initiative supports community preparedness for climate-related health impacts such as wildfire smoke and air pollution.
Community Partner:
Research Assistant: Morgan Krakow
This reseach project supports Neworld Theatre and the Climate Disaster Project on Eyes of the Beast, a verbatim theatre production about environmental justice and lived experience, using audience surveys and a forthcoming newsletter to assess impact, sustain engagement, and inspire climate action.
Community Partner:
Research Assistant: Omri Haiven
This research project investigates the intersection between climate change and affordability in British Columbia, providing evidence-based ideas for how climate action can address both environmental and economic challenges facing communities across the province.
Community Partner:
Research Assistant: Megan Mattes
This research project highlights case studies to show how participatory democratic tools鈥攕uch as citizens鈥� assemblies, participatory budgeting, and advisory committees鈥攃an build trust, foster equity, and accelerate ambitious climate action rooted in community support.
Community Partner Organization: Padma Center for Climate Justice
Research Assistant: Raj Deol
This research project supports the Fairshares Project that aims to advance Canada鈥檚 commitment to international climate justice by promoting fair climate finance contributions and examining the links between climate and caste justice.
Community Partner: , , , and Activate DTES
Research Assistant: Nathanel Eguale
This research project supports the Hastings Crossing BIA in developing a community-identified commercial needs assessment and tools to support independent businesses in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. 鈦�
Community Partner:
Research Assistant: Irina Borgos
This research project supports the x史m蓹胃kw蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam) Indian Band鈥檚 Housing Department's community engagement efforts. Originally focused on the Housing Department鈥檚 energy efficiency program, the project expanded to create a customizable community engagement best-practices tool for Musqueam Housing staff and other practitioners.
Community Partner:
Research Assistant: Jade Stobbart
This research project investigates the motivations for social media use among individuals with developmental disabilities, as well as the benefits and barriers they encounter.
