Mutually beneficial: Congruency in community-academy research partnerships

Presented by:

Dr. Theresa Healy, Regional Manager Healthy Community Development, Northern Health

Friday, March 12, 2010: UNBC, Prince George

Abstract: Attention to methods and process is a necessity when embarking on research in partnership with rural and remote communities. Action Research produces concrete outcomes that are immediately visible and impressive, and is one important tool for enhancing and supporting community engagement in an equitable way.  In this workshop several examples of “immediate impact” are shared, including digital stories created by members of two local peer researcher groups. Understanding how to respect the need for action and outcomes in the moment and meet the demands of academic rigour is a challenge but it can be fun, rewarding and highly effective.

Community-Based Health Research with Maps - By the People, for Healthy Communities

A Research Training Workshop with Charles Burnett and Fiona Lawson sponsored by BCRRHRN

Host: Vancouver Island Health Authority
Facilitator: Charles Burnett, PhD (UVic/Geomemes)
Contact: Fiona Lawson ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Date: Monday 15 March 2010
Venue: North Island College, Port Hardy BC
Cost: Free
Maximum number of participants: 36

Workshop Objective: In this hands-on skills development workshop, we will teach facilitation techniques and health research tools that focus on making/using maps.

More information & registration: http://mapping4health.eventbrite.com

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