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April 8, 2024: I-CER Storyteller Series with Dr. Shawn Wilson

I-CER Storyteller Series with Dr. Shawn Wilson Join Dr. Shawn Wilson, an Indigenous scholar, in conversation with Dr. Jon Corbett, ICER director, in a free-ranging conversation about Shawn’s journey as a community-engaged researcher. When: Monday, April 8, 2024 When: 2:00 – 4:00 pm The talk will start at 2’ish and we will enjoy some food […]

Feb.29 – Starting the Conversation: My community-based research journey: Exploring the impacts of climate change using participatory mapping at the University of British Columbia Okanagan.

Please join Sierra Lammi for the next Starting the Conversation! Tuesday, March 19 12 noon to 1:00 pm (PDT) In-person in Arts 368 Online via Zoom (please e-mail icer.ok@ubc.ca for the link) Abstract: My research uses participatory mapping processes as a tool for UBCO students to share and understand one another’s experiences with climate change, […]

Feb.29 Starting a Conversation with Fernanda Novoa – My community-based research journey: Navigating research, advocacy and allyship with the community of Mexican migrant agricultural workers in the Okanagan.

Thursday, February 29 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm (PST) Abstract: My research explores the experiences of Mexican migrant agricultural workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Okanagan. This community plays a vital role for ensuring Canadian food security; however, they experience numerous health inequities, many of which were exacerbated during the pandemic. In this conversation […]

Jan.15 – CER Student Award Application Deadline

CER Student CER AWARD Announcement Application Deadline: Monday, January 15, 2024 (at midnight)  In recognition of ICER’s commitment to supporting students involved in community engaged research, we are awarding three $1000 scholarships in 2024. The scholarships offer financial support to current UBC Okanagan graduate, or in exceptional circumstances, undergraduate, students. The recipients should be actively […]

Nov. 30 The big, scary what-If: What happens to your community engaged research (CER), if something happens to you?

  ICER is hosting a one hour discussion that explores the question: What happens to your Community Engaged Research, if something happens to you? Thursday, Nov. 30 2:30 to 3:30 pm Arts 368 or via Zoom Please email icer.ok@ubc.ca to register either in-person or for the Zoom link. While this topic is geared towards current […]