Centre for Community Based Research (CCBR)

Community-based Evaluation Learn how to practically apply the four phases of evaluation in a way that is community-driven, participatory, and action-oriented.

🔆 This is your LAST CALL 🔆 to register for our Summer Certificate Course, "Community-based Evaluations!" This course begins next Thursday, August 14. Click the link below to read more about this course, and to register!

Centers for Huntington Disease Care Needs Assessment This needs assessment in partnership with the Huntington Society of Canada will investigate the unmet needs in Huntington disease (HD) related health care services across Canada, to better understand ...

NEW PROJECT! CCBR is working on a Care Needs Assessment, with the Centers for Huntington Disease (HD). CCBR has a strong connection to HD, as it was founded by John Lord, an HD expert and caregiver! Read more below: >> www.communitybasedresearch.ca/post/centers...

A fist breaks out of chains, which transform into birds and fly away. The words "Today is Emancipation Day" are visible.

Today is Emancipation Day. With attacks on personal freedom taking place in communities across the globe, we want to note that NO community is free until everyone is free. We stand with everyone fighting against authoritarianism and tyranny this August 1st, and every day. #emancipationday2025

Community-based Evaluation Learn how to practically apply the four phases of evaluation in a way that is community-driven, participatory, and action-oriented.

REMINDER: Our Summer session is beginning soon, have you registered yet? "Community-based Evaluation" is running from August 14-Sept 4. Learn how community-based evaluations lead to more responsive, supportive, and equitable communities!

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Co-Design for the Art of Wellness Project Engaging Youth and Young Women in Youth-Led Arts-Based STBBI PreventionThis winter and spring, CCBR partnered with youth, academic partners, and community organizations on the Art of Wellness Team to ...

NEW PROJECT: Recently, CCBR partnered on the Art of Wellness Team to co-design a 5 year Canadian Institutes for Health Research CBR Team grant on arts-based STBBI prevention and sexual health promotion programming for youth. Read more below!

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Community-based Evaluation Learn how to practically apply the four phases of evaluation in a way that is community-driven, participatory, and action-oriented.

REMINDER: Our Summer Course, Community-based Evaluation, begins on August 14th. Learn how to practically apply the four phases of evaluation for your organization! Use the code "early bird" at checkout until July 22nd for a $50 discount! www.eventbrite.ca/e/community-...

CCBR Re-Launches FREE Coaching Sessions This Year! In 2023, CCBR celebrated 40 years of doing and promoting community-based research. As a gesture of gratitude, we launched free 50-minute coaching sessions to support individuals and organizations on t...

FREE COACHING SESSIONS! We are continuing our program of offering free 50-minute coaching sessions to support individuals and organizations on their research and evaluation journeys. Limited slots are available. Click below to read more!

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Evaluation of New Brunswick’s Rural Settlement Network CCBR and the New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) are leading an evaluation of the Rural Settlement Network (RSN), which spans seven rural and Francophone communities in New Brunswick that have ...

📊 NEWS: 📊 CCBR and the New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) are leading an evaluation of the Rural Settlement Network (RSN), which spans seven rural communities in New Brunswick that have experienced (2019-2024) a rise in immigration. Read more:>> www.communitybasedresearch.ca/post/new-bru...

Community-based Evaluation Learn how to practically apply the four phases of evaluation in a way that is community-driven, participatory, and action-oriented.

DEADLINE EXTENDED:: Are you looking for a summer professional development opportunity? Register for our Community-Based Evaluation Course before July 22 to receive $50 off! This course starts on August 14. Bursary spots are available. Read more: www.eventbrite.ca/e/community-...

A group of young people sit around a campfire at night, watching the sparks fly. Tents are visible in the background.

Canada Day is a time of reflection for CCBR. As we witness hostilities within and outside our borders, we are grateful to all of the partners who work with us to bring people together, and build innovative solutions to societal problems in Canada and around the world. Let's celebrate that today!

The text "Today is National Indigenous People's Day!" and the CCBR logo sits in a square. Behind the square is a photo of red dresses hanging from trees taken at Conrad Grebel campus in May 2025.

Today CCBR acknowledges with gratitude that the land on which we work is the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples, who continue to live here among other Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) who call Waterloo home. #nationalindigenouspeoplesday

Creating Inclusive Online Communities with Monica Bancheri Episode with Monica Bancheri, Gay Italian Nonna

For Pride Month, we would like to amplify the Canadian Women's Foundation latest podcast, which is all about creating inclusive communities online, with a special focus on LGBTQIA+ community-building! Find out more and have a listen!: >> canadianwomen.org/blog/creatin...

New Episode on Equity and Accessibility The “Let me just share my screen” podcast has released a second episode on Spotify! The episode title is “Equity and Accessibility in Participatory Visual Methods for Online Spaces: A Conversation wit...

The “Let me just share my screen” podcast has released a second episode! The episode title is “Equity and Accessibility in Participatory Visual Methods for Online Spaces: A Conversation with April Bell and Keri-Lyn Durant.” Click below to listen, and don't forget to follow on Spotify!

Register Now! - Community-Based Evaluation Course Title: Community-Based EvaluationDates: August 14, 21, 28, & September 4, 2025 (9:00 am - 12:30 pm ET)Instructors: Lisa McMurtry, Dayan De SouzaFee: $695.00Course Description:This course covers...

Looking for a Summer professional development opportunity? New SUMMER SESSION is available for our Community Based Evaluation course! Sign up now for $50 with the code 'earlybird' at checkout! Course begins on August 14, 2025

Click below for more info!

CCBR Researchers Present at C2U Expo! CCBR researchers, Lisa McMurtry, Dayan De Souza, and Hani Sadati, recently shared two projects at the C2U Expo in Edmonton, hosted by Community-Based Research Canada and MacEwan University.Lisa and Da...

CCBR researchers, Lisa McMurtry, Dayan De Souza, and Hani Sadati, recently shared two projects at the C2U Expo in Edmonton, hosted by Community-Based Research Canada and MacEwan University. Click below to find out about recent publications by CCBR researchers!

NEW PROJECT! CCBR and the New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) are leading an evaluation of the Rural Settlement Network (RSN), which spans rural and Francophone communities in New Brunswick. Read more!

>>https://www.communitybasedresearch.ca/post/new-brunswick-multicultural-council

Literature Review: Best Practices in Family Caregiving and Delivering Outreach Services to Vulnerable Adults The Centre for Community Based Research recently conducted a literature review for PLEA Community Services Society of BC (PLEA) focused on best practices and existing research related to family caregi...

Recently, CCBR conducted a literature review for PLEA Community Services Society of BC (PLEA) focused on best practices and existing research related to family caregiving for vulnerable adults.

Read more by clicking below! www.communitybasedresearch.ca/post/literat...

A new podcast on participatory visual methods Recently the Centre for Community Based Research and the Arts Informed Methods lab at Trillium Health Partners launched the podcast series, “Let me just share my screen.” This podcast brings together ...

New podcast! In this first episode, dive into deep conversations with seasoned and up and coming researchers on new directions in online participatory visual methods. Follow on Spotify for notifications of future episodes! >> www.communitybasedresearch.ca/post/a-new-p...

Today we honour the lives of Indigenous girls and women in Canada, as well as 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, who have been lost or missing due to violence. #RedDressDay2025

For more information about the Assembly of First Nations 231 Calls for Justice, please visit: afn.ca/rights-justi...

New Settlement Evaluation Hub is Launched! ANNOUNCEMENT! The Centre for Community Based Research (CCBR), in partnership with the Evaluation Capacity Network (ECN) at the University of Alberta, has launched a new online hub for organizations wh...

Please read our most recent News post to discover the 4 key ways the Centre for Community Based Research and the Evaluation Capacity Network can help you implement evacuation in YOUR organization!

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Meet the Instructors of our Certificate Program in Community-Based Research! The third course in this program begins on May 14th. Find out more about Sarah Switzer and the upcoming course by visiting:>> www.communitybasedresearch.ca/what-we-do/c...

✅ REMINDER: Course #3, Principles and Strategies for Community Engagement, is starting very soon, on May 14!
In this course students will learn about the opportunities and tensions of participation and community engagement in research. Find out more here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/principles...

Recently Rich Janzen, ED of the Centre for Community Based Research, gave a keynote address at the Celebration of Community-Based Research showcase at Trent University.

Read on! >https://www.communitybasedresearch.ca/post/executive-director-rich-janzen-delivers-keynote-address-at-trent-university

ANNOUNCEMENT! The CCBR, in partnership with the Evaluation Capacity Network (ECN) at the University of Alberta, has launched a new online hub for organizations who need support to evaluate their direct and indirect settlement services. Find out more! >>https://www.eval4settlement.ca/

The Community-Based Evaluation course begins this Thursday, April 3! This is your final call to register — secure your spot today! >> www.communitybasedresearch.ca/what-we-do/c...

On this International Transgender Day of Visibility, we stand with our trans friends, family members, neighbours and colleagues at a time when trans, non-binary, and queer communities are especially under attack around the world. #transdayofvisibility

Early Bird Rate for "Principles" Course! Limited-Time Early Bird Discount! The Certificate Program in Community-Based Research is ongoing. Register for the third course by April 2nd 2025, and receive a 5% discount. Use the code “earlybird”.C...

Are you aware of the Early Bird rate for the courses in our Certificate Program in Community-Based Research? The Early Bird deadline for the third course in this program is April 2nd, so act soon! Read about it below.

Meet another Instructor of our Certificate Program! Janna Martin has experience working across sectors in program evaluation, applied research, facilitation, & training. The 2nd course, "Community-Based Evaluation" begins on April 3rd!

For more info: www.communitybasedresearch.ca/what-we-do/c...

#InternationalWomensDay is a time to promote women’s equity by celebrating women’s achievements, raising awareness about discrimination and taking action to forge gender parity. Meet some of the exceptional women in Science who are helping to #AccelerateAction: bit.ly/3XCAft9 @uwaterloo.ca

Meet the Instructors of our Certificate Program in Community-Based Research! The 2nd course, "Community-Based Evaluation" begins on April 3rd, 2025. Rich Janzen is the ED of the CCBR and has been involved in over 150 research projects.

Find out more: www.communitybasedresearch.ca/what-we-do/c...