Community Research Projects
At the heart of CLARI are the community, faculty and student partners that engage together on research issues that are a priority for the community. These partners undertake community research across many fields and themes. Below you can learn more about the many projects supported by CLARI funding. Check back regularly as more projects are funded and added to our growing database. Currently only 2018 and 2021 projects are listed below. We are adding 2019 and 2020 projects moving forward.
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Woolgathering: Revitalizing the Wool Industry in Nova Scotia through Sustainability
Dr. Jennifer Green, NSCAD and with Ruth Mathewson, Local Fibre Love will explore how to support a viable, sustainable and transparent wool industry.
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Community Climate Change Engagement
A community project with the Town of New Glasgow led by Dr. Corrine Cash (StFX) and Rachel Mitchell, (Climate and Sustainability Manager, Town of New Glasgow)
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Togetherness Apart: Building Community Through Art and Education in a time of COVID
Dr. Karin Cope, NSCAD will work with Kim Thompson and her staff at The Deanery to explore artist-centered research, and its role in promoting social engagement in rural communities.
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Understanding Housing and Homelessness Issues in Richmond County and Strait Area
Dr. Lilla Roy, Cape Breton University, and Amanda Mombourquette, Strait-Richmond Housing Matter Coalition will work together with their teams to improve the data required to make decisions on affordable housing in the region.
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Interactive Educational Tools for River Habitat Preservation
Matt Schumacher, Instructor in the Department of Earth Sciences at StFX will work together with the Saint Mary’s River Association to create a GIS-based interactive product to support preservation efforts on the Saint Mary’s River.
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Sharing our Story
Dr. Mary Jane Harkins is working with Thelma Gregan, Scottish Rite Learning Centre for Children to better understand the strengths of their teaching methods and recommendations for program change and growth.
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Mountain and the Valley: Multi-community Storytelling and Visual Expression
Dr. April Mandrona of NSCAD and Chris O’Neill, Executive Director of Ross Creek Centre for the Arts to share writing and visual arts practices with community members in the Valley area.
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Knowledge Mobilization and Action Plan for Continuing Care Position Paper
Dr. Kevin Quigley and his team at Dalhousie will support the Nova Scotia Chapter of Canadian Assoc of Retired Persons to bring their research on continuning care in Nova Scotia to action.