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THE CARMHA PROJECT

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The CARMHA project is a peer-led community based research project on the relationship between cannabis use and mental health. Our understanding of these links needs to be strengthened in Canada, especially when it comes to in-risk and marginalized groups. People with lived experience of mental health and/or substance and cannabis use will lead on the…

CULTURAL BROKERAGE PROGRAM: EVALUATION REPORT

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The 2020 evaluation report for the Cultural Brokerage Program (CCBP), covering November 2019 to October 2020, used a mixed-method approach with case reports, surveys, interviews, and observations to assess outcomes. CCBP, a collaboration between Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) and Alberta's Ministry of Children’s Services, was established in 2014 to provide culturally responsive support for…

FAMILY VIOLENCE BROKER AND APARTMENT 1310: ANNUAL EVALUATION REPORT

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The 2020 evaluation report of the Family Violence (FV) Broker & Apartment 1310 program, conducted by Habitus Collective, used a mixed-method approach with interviews and data analysis to assess program outcomes. The FV Brokers support families dealing with family violence within the CCIS Cultural Brokerage Program (CCBP), providing three flexible educational sessions for both perpetrators…

THE SETTLEMENT EXPERIENCES OF SYRIAN NEWCOMERS IN ALBERTA

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Syrian refugees resettling in Alberta face integration challenges where social connections play a vital role. This study examined the social networks, support, and capital among Syrian refugees who arrived in Alberta in 2015-2016, comparing experiences across large and small communities and among different sponsorship types (GARs, PSRs, BVORs). Using surveys, forums, and interviews across five…

Aging in the LGBT+ Community: Housing Needs Assessment

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Research highlights a need for inclusive and tailored housing options for LGBT+ seniors in Canada. With projections showing significant growth in the senior population, including an estimated LGBT+ group of up to 780,000 Canadians, many of whom faced historic discrimination, there is concern about ongoing stigma and limited social networks. A survey of LGBT+ seniors…

Grounded

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Grounded in the experiences of communities, we practice empathy, cultural humility, and continuous learning. We value diverse perspectives in the co-creation of knowledge.

Partnership

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Every project is a partnership. We pride ourselves on a customer-oriented approach and endeavour to foster strong working relationships with our clients and partners.

Collaboration and Participation

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Through collaboration we leverage shared knowledge, co-developing strategies with clients and communities for responsive, actionable solutions based on collective experience.

HOW AND WHY YOU SHOULD BE INVESTING IN PEER-LED RESEARCH

BlogMarch 3, 2023782Views 2Likes 0Comments

Peer Researchers and academic researchers both have value within community-based research*. Academic researchers bring a certain level of knowledge about research methodologies, methods, and ethics to research processes. However, the value of academic researchers is generally more well known within the general population compared to Peer Researchers. According to the Young Foundation (2020), peer led…

Hair & Racism

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Since the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, society has faced a reckoning with how racism pervades daily life and shapes the world that we live in. Living in a country with an active history of colonialism means that whether it is policing, housing, or employment, it is impossible to escape the impact of racism.…

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

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We champion equity and are committed to driving change through continuous learning and decolonizing research. We actively foster inclusive environments, where everyone shares a sense of belonging, is treated with respect, and is both able and eager to fully participate.