Centre for Community Based Research (CCBR)

A poster for Rooted in Practice. Registration link is visible, for the event on Thursday, December 4 at 5:30pm

A delightful poloroid photo of three people laughing and conversing in a room lined with bookshelves. Laptops are in view, indicating work, collaboration, and connection!

Join us on December 4 for "Rooted in Practice: Learning from Community-Engaged Facilitators” where we will launch resources by and for community-engaged facilitators! Network and build a community of practice committed to social justice. Register for free at www.communityfacilitation.ca

Save the date!

SAVE THE DATE! Make note that the 2026 Canadian Community Psychology Conference will take place in on May 21-23, 2026. Call for Proposals due by Dec 10th, so please visit the website if you wish to showcase innovative community-based research projects! >>> researchcentres.wlu.ca/ccrla/knowle...

Evaluating Refugee Programs | Community-Based Evaluation The Evaluating Refugee Programs website helps build the evaluation capacity of the refugee sector across Canada in order to improve supports and outcomes for newcomers who came as refugees.

Does your settlement organization need evaluation support? We’ve provided services to hundreds of service provider organizations (SPOs), Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs), and Umbrellas across Canada. Visit our site to review the range of services and resources. >>https://www.eval4settlement.ca/

Our Services | CCBR

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀? Whether you can hire us immediately, or wish to collaborate with us to generate funding, contact us to co-create the research project or training initiative that suits your community. Check out our services! www.communitybasedresearch.ca/our-services

Call for Positive Action Funding: Breaking HIV Stigma! The Centre for Community Based Research (CCBR) is a proud partner of the Positive Actions: Breaking HIV Stigma project led by REACH Nexus. The positive action project aims to empower peer leaders thro...

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹! CCBR is proud to partner with REACH Nexus on the Positive Actions: Breaking HIV Stigma project. This project will soon be accepting proposals for funding! To find out more, register for the WEBINAR on Nov 5th!
www.communitybasedresearch.ca/post/call-fo...

New Publication by Former CCBR Staff Members in New Directions for Evaluation Journal We are excited to share a recent article, “Community-Based Research on Evaluation: Beyond Academic and Evaluator Perspectives” by former CCBR staff members and researchers Amanda Demmer, Jennifer Yess...

We are excited to share a recent article, “Community-Based Research on Evaluation: Beyond Academic and Evaluator Perspectives” by former staff members and researchers.
>>> www.communitybasedresearch.ca/post/new-pub...

Interested in the intersections of arts, research, and community change The McMaster Co-Design Hub for Equity-Based Co-Creation (EqCC) invites you to the next session in the 2025–2026 EqCC Dialogue Series:

Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-paywa...

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Check out this event happening this Thursday! It is online, so all can join.

ABOUT | Evaluating Refugee Programs This website is for individuals, organizations, and groups that run refugee programs and want to build their capacity to conduct community-based evaluations.

Are you an individual, organization, or group that runs direct settlement services? Contact us about our Evaluation services!
Our services are for those needing program, organizational, or collective impact evaluation.

Read more here! >> www.eval4settlement.ca/about

Arts-based Methods for Collective Action Explore the benefits and challenges of arts-based methods for community-based research, evaluation, advocacy, and collective action.

REMINDER: The early bird deadline for the Arts-based Methods for Collective Action is Friday, October 17 at 5pm! Get $50 off this course, and learn new techniques for collective action that will bring your community together. Read more:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/arts-based...

People walking with their Every Child Matters shirts!

People walking with their Every Child Matters shirts!

Rich Janzen, our Executive Director, wearing his Every Child Matters shirt in the office.

It is a beautiful day today as we walked as a group in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We are glad to be part of a community that takes the time to carry out these important and healing actions. Thank to everyone who came out, from University of Waterloo and the community!

An orange shirt sits on a table, on which is written National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with the logo for Centre for Community Based Research at the bottom.

Today (September 30) is the fifth National Day for Truth & Reconciliation in Canada. To mark this day, we have taken a half-day off to attend events, listen, and understand. We honour the experiences of our Indigenous community members today. #NDTR2025 #NDTR

Online Course: Arts-based Methods for Collective Action Course Title: Arts-based Methods for Collective Action Dates: November 19, 28 and 29, 2025  Instructors: Sarah Switzer, Janna Martin Fee: $695.00 Course Description: This course provides an overview o...

ATTENTION: Our Arts-based Methods for Collective Action course, which begins on November 19th, has moved ONLINE!

Read more about the course and register before October 17th with the code "earlybird" at checkout for a $50 discount.

www.communitybasedresearch.ca/post/online-...

A poster with information about planning and attending events at the University of Waterloo for Peace Week 2025.

This week is #peaceweek2025 ! The University of Waterloo hosts an online Peace Week calendar for events that run from International Day of Peace (Sept 21) to the NDTR (Sept 30). The UN theme for 2025 is Act Now for a Peaceful World. Print out the attached poster and pin to your bulletin board!

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Help us welcome Intern, Anthony Maocheia-Ricci! He's a Master of Mathematics in Computer Science student from the U of Waterloo. His thesis research is in the design and creation of a platform for community & multidisciplinary artists to deliberate and make decisions in a more participatory manner.

Curious about qualitative, quantitative, and arts-based research methodologies? The first of our Fall courses provides insights into sampling and recruitment strategies.

Read more:>>https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-menu-of-community-based-research-methods-registration-1207625011919?aff=oddtdtcreator

Exciting news! 🙌 Three NEW courses are running this Fall in our Certificate Program! Over the next 3 days, we'll showcase each of these courses in turn. The first is called "A Menu of Community-based Research Methods." Early bird registration ends Aug 21!>> www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-menu-of-...

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!

www.eventbrite.ca/e/community-...

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!

www.communitybasedresearch.ca/post/co-desi...

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!

www.communitybasedresearch.ca/post/ccbr-re...

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...