K4C Tkaronto Hub Summer Institute in Community-based Participatory Action Research (CBPAR)

Event Summary

A two day opportunity to learn about the origins, purpose, key principles, ethics and planning phases of CBPAR, and to explore equitable university-community research partnerships, & more.

Event Details

The Knowledge Equity Lab (KEL), UTSC, the Toronto Centre for Community Learning & Development (CL&D), and the Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) are excited to open registration for a unique in-person learning opportunity focused on Community-based Participatory Action Research (CBPAR). 

CBPAR is a “research approach that involves active participation of those whose lives are affected by the issue being studied, in all phases of research, for the purpose of producing useful results to make positive changes” (Ochocka, Griffin & Lord, 1998, p.12)

Over two days, the K4C Summer Institute will include opportunities to learn about the origins, purpose, key principles, ethics and planning phases of CBPAR, and to discuss and explore equitable university-community research partnerships, mindful participatory observation and interviewing, participatory theatre, muralism and community mapping.

 Participants may include:

  • Representatives of Community-led Organizations
  • Students, Academics & Researchers
  • Representatives of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working locally and globally
  • Policy makers in local, national and internationally focused institutions and organizations 

Registration Fee: $30.00

Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided. 

A limited number of registration fee waivers are available for those that would otherwise not be able to attend. Click here to apply. Applicants will be notified of the status of their fee waiver application on a rolling basis.

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