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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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.
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Evaluation of an Online, Comprehensive Client Database: A Pilot Test
Amanda McNeil (Horizons participant) on the left, is discussing issues with Carol Pendergast, (Executive Director, Horizons Achievement Centre).
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Improving Outcomes for Incarcerated People Returning to the Community
Patricia Bates-MacDonald (left) of the Cape Breton Correctional Institute, is shown here wth Dr. Margaret Dechman discussing issues related to improving the lives of those incarcerated upon their release.
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Voices of Women: Experiences of Justice
Be the Peace Executive Director, Sue Bookchin (left) together with Dr. Diane Crocker, Saint Mary’s University, explore issues of gender-based violence together.