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, so please check back!
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Building coaching capacity and sustainability in youth soccer
Dr. Matt Vierimaa, Acadia University and Mike Whyatt, Executive Director, Halifax City Soccer, look at ways to improve volunteer recruitment and coaching development at City Soccer.
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Reducing Sedentary Behavior for People with Disabilities in Rural Assisted Community Living Settings
Dr. Amanda Casey from StFX will work with CACL-Antigonish to explore ways to support people in assisted living with strategies to stay physically active.
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Counting Those Experiencing Homelessness in the CBRM: A Service-based Count
Dr. Lilla Roy and Dr. Catherine Leviten Reid will work with The Affordable Housing and Homelessness Working Group to collect data in CBRM that will give a better understanding of the situation of homelessness in that part of Nova Scotia.
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Youth Experiences When Engaging in an Arts-Based Entrepreneur Program
Felipe Bonilla, one of the first alumni from the ARTpreneurs program, contributed to the art piece pictured above (Lead artist: Melissa Marr). Many ARTpreneurs alumni have gone on to participate in similar high profile art projects. Pictured with the artwork are from L to R: Ryan Veltmeyer (Youth Art Connection), Dr. Sarah Reddington (MSVU), Dr. Shane Theunissen (MSVU), Dr. Christine McLean (MSVU)
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Skills Development and Knowledge Sharing for Cultural Food Security for Newcomer Immigrant and Refugees Living in HRM
Dr. Jennifer Brady and Manfred Egby, both from MSVU were engaged with Urban Roots looking at ways to improve cultural food security in the Halifax area.
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Community Strategy and Engagement Plan for Tidal Energy Development
Ann Huntley, Scots Bay Community Association and Dr. John Colton, Acadia University worked together with the community to better understand opportunities in tidal energy in Scots Bay.
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Exploring the Effects of Keeping Pets with their Owners in Long-Term Care Facilities
MSVU’s Dr. Ardra Day, principal investigator, and Margie Knickle, canine research assistant, are shown here with their community partner, Margaret Szabo, Northwood Care (left to right). Sitting with them is their research partner Bella!
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Understanding Bias in Policing
Chris Giacomantonio, researcher with the Halifax Regional Police, worked with Dr. Meg Ternes from Saint Mary’s University to better understand the impact of policing bias training on sworn and civilian members.