2022

Empowering Ethnic Albanians in British Columbia – Amarildo Ceka

Facilitating Community Connectedness and Economic Empowerment “We have already been receiving positive feedback from business owners within the province, and hope that this initiative will have a lasting positive impact on the community’s economic development into the future.” Amarildo was a recipient of the Centre for Community Engaged Learning’s Chapman and Innovation Grants in the […]

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Bringing “Flavourful Science” to Youth in Rural Communities – Taylor Kuo

Spicing Up Science “It was really heartwarming to hear that the elementary school children in Lillooet were learning the Salishan language as well, because they would say ‘thank you’ to us in their language at the end of the lessons we were teaching.” Taylor was a recipient of the Centre for Community Engaged Learning’s Connect […]

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Threading Change by Tackling Fast Fashion – Hammad Jabr

Raising Awareness About Fast Fashion “Being part of this grant project has significantly contributed to my personal development, particularly by strengthening my leadership skills. “ Hammad was a recipient of the Centre for Community Engaged Learning’s Chapman and Innovation Grants in the 2022-23 school year. Information about CCEL Grants If you are a student interested […]

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Navigating Climate Impact on Indigenous Lands – Audrey Irvine-Broque

Dancing with the Land (Nun ke’ Daahwéhsats) “Having so many people put their focus and expertise on these issues made it feel like we were building collective capacity to more deeply understand the problems in front of us.” Audrey was a recipient of the Centre for Community Engaged Learning’s Chapman and Innovation Grants in the […]

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Connecting Children to Reading Mentors – Christian San Juan

Learning Buddies Network: Indigenous Outreach Project “As an aspiring social worker, the opportunity to work first-hand with an Indigenous community was an immensely beneficial experience in terms of helping me understand how to build and strengthen community connections, as well as applying what I’ve learned in university classes to tackle social issues affecting Indigenous peoples. […]

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Crafting Community Through Art – Taylor Bootsma

DTES Arts Engagement Project “Interacting with the resilient and determined women of the Downtown Eastside, listening to their narratives of perseverance, was profoundly enriching and shaped my perspectives in ways I had never anticipated.” Taylor was a recipient of the Centre for Community Engaged Learning’s Connect to Community Grant in the 2022-23 school year. The Art […]

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Growing Land-Based Learning – Shogofa Alizada

Indigenous Food Systems and Community-Based Land Stewardship “I personally found the experiential aspects to foster a sense of collaboration and community among the youth, making the learning process much more engaging and rewarding.” Shogofa was a recipient of the Centre for Community Engaged Learning’s Chapman and Innovation Grants in the 2022-23 school year. Information about […]

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IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR MEN: TRAUMA AND GENDER-INFORMED COACHING

The harmful stigmas associated with male mental health has led to alarming rates of suicide and depression amongst men and the absence of adequate support systems for especially vulnerable populations. To address this issue, 12 volunteers were trained in compassion, trauma and gender-informed coaching principles to provide structured one-on-one services for clients. Working with the […]

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DANCING WITH THE LAND

Audrey worked with the West Moberly First Nations (WMFN) on Dancing with the Land (Nun ke’ Daahwéhsats), a project to advance understanding of how climate change impacts and policies will impact Indigenous self-determination as well as the cultural values/rights associated with terrestrial and aquatic environments. Their work researching climate-action plans and co-creating a research needs […]

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EMPOWERING ETHNIC ALBANIANS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

According to the 2021 census the number of ethnic Albanians in Canada is 41,620 with 2000+ individuals in BC. Due to the small population of community that has been scattered across various cities it has been a challenge for them to come together at full capacity. This project has aimed to empower the Albanian community in BC by a few initiatives such as creating informational workshops with focus on health education, employment opportunities as well as settlement information, creation of Albanian business in BC directory as well a launching AlbMentor mentorship program to connect new youth with successful mentor and residents of BC from the community to guide them.

UBC Student Project Lead: Amarildo Ceka

Community Partner: EaglesLand Albanian Cultural Society of BC

Year of Publication: 2023

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LEARNING BUDDIES NETWORK: INDIGENOUS OUTREACH PROJECT

Christian’s project worked with the Learning Buddies Network to make tutoring accessible and affordable to children who attend Bella Bella Community School, an Indigenous school in Bella Bella, BC. They provided children who attend the school with access to free, one-to-one online mentorship and tutoring.

UBC Student Project Lead: Christian San Juan

Community Partner: Learning Buddies Network

Year of Publication: 2022

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