Principal Investigator:Jardine, Cindy G. Licensed Year(s):
2014
2013 Summary:
The goal of this research is to qualitatively explore physical activity within the sociocultural context of the Yellowknives Dene people and communities. Specific objectives are:
1) to document the community's experiences with and perspective of regular physical activity through the eyes of their youth; and 2) to raise awareness about physical activity in the community, and develop strategies to ...
Principal Investigator:Hampton, Mary Licensed Year(s):20152014
2013
20122011 Summary:
This study will:
1. Integrate several sources of data to create an action plan that maps the socio-spatial problem of intimate partner
Violence;
2. Create narratives describing community response in rural and northern areas of the Prairie Provinces and the NWT; and
3. Generate a grounded theory as a practical tool to create and sustain non-violent communities in these regions of Canada.
The...
Principal Investigator:Callingham, Christina M Licensed Year(s):
2012
Summary:
The proposed study aims to explore the following research question: “What narratives emerge, and are co-constructed, when exploring the experience of Aboriginal youth who engage in youth development programs aimed at fostering youth engagement?” Using the Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement model for youth engagement as a conceptual framework, this study will specifically inquire how Aborig...
Principal Investigator:Cleveland, Victoria Licensed Year(s):
2007
Summary:
The purpose of this research is to better understand the view of Wekweeti women and youth in how the diamond mines socially, economically and culturally impact their community. Other goals of this study are to advance knowledge for other communities considering major economic development projects, to identify the impacts in order to initiate policy changes, and to create public awareness in order ...