Tag: Community
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A Cultural Mapping of the FireSmart Program
In preparation for the upcoming Community Exhibition & Research Lab at the Kamloops Museum and Archives, the Research Group gathered for a cultural mapping workshop. Our newly hired student research assistants, Lauren Schneider and Suzette Netto, were introduced to university…
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Wawanesa becomes first insurer to fund new research with TRU Wildfire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 Wawanesa becomes first insurer to fund new research with TRU Wildfire KAMLOOPS, B.C.— Wawanesa Insurance is leading the charge as the first insurance company to invest in wildfire-related research at Thompson Rivers University (TRU),…
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Cultural Mapping Workshop at the Banff Centre for the Arts & Creativity
Research Group members Kate Fagervik and Will Garrett-Petts enjoyed outstanding community participation from arts and culture sector leaders in Alberta, where they conducted a half-day workshop on cultural mapping. Huge thanks to the Banff Centre for the Arts and Creativity…
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Rethinking Drinking
Grateful to United Way and Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc for hosting the Community Conversation on Rethinking Drinking. Drawing upon research to raise awareness, increase access to support services, and to change the culture of addiction. Pleased that our own community-engaged research…
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Towards Creative Resilience: Re-Imagining Urban Cultures, Sociabilities and Participation
Two Research Group members (Cheryl Gladu and Will Garrett-Petts) had the honor of speaking at the recent international conference on “academic research, civic society, and public policy,” hosted by the University of Coimbra, and co-organized by Research Group member Nancy…
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A Reflection on Democratizing Research for Community Strategic Planning
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Angel’s Research Assistantship Journey: A Pathway to Professional Growth
About Angel Angel Masano is a 4th-year Computer Science bachelor’s student at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and currently a Business Technology Co-op at BCLC. She is passionate about website development, digital illustrations, and research, Angel has combined her technical skills…
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CBRCanada CoP – June discussion infographic and September 13th CoP
View the complete infographic by clicking the PDF link: CoP-Infographic.pdf
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