The Human Environments Analysis Lab (HEAL) at Western University, and the Town and Gown Association of Ontario recently hosted a conversation on how to build and maintain effective community-engaged research practices.

Shawna Lewkowitz, a local community organizer and current HEAL PhD student moderated the conversation between Dr. Jason Gilliland, Director of the HEAL; Sarah Merritt, a long-time community collaborator with the HEAL and member of the Old East Village Community Association; and Dr. Davarian Baldwin, the Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professor of American Studies at Trinity College.

The conversation focused on what types of engagement work for researching with communities, and when engagement can go wrong in research. Emphasis was placed on expanding the notions of what constitutes the relationship between universities and communities, as well as, building research programs that directly respond to community needs on their own terms.

(Recorded June 8, 2022)

Creative Collaborations in Education for Health Outcomes! Rachel Schofield Martin presents many innovative ideas for nutrition and health education being deployed and tested in District scolaire francohpone Sud – Nouveau Brunswick.

The Children’s Health and the Environment Workshop & Symposium (CHEWS) was held at Western University with the support of The Lawson Foundation.

The conference version of this public lecture is also available.

Dr. Mariana Brussoni from the University of British Columbia and the BC Injury Research & Prevention Unit presents ‘Rethinking risk: The importance of outdoor risky play for children’s health’

The Children’s Health and the Environment Workshop & Symposium (CHEWS) was held at Western University with the support of The Lawson Foundation.

The conference version of this presentation is also available for viewing.

Dr. Candice Nykiforuk from the University of Alberta presents at the CHEWS Public Lecture event at the London Public Library’s Wolf Performance Hall.

The Children’s Health and the Environment Workshop & Symposium (CHEWS) was held at Western University with the support of The Lawson Foundation.

You can also watch more videos from Dr. Nykiforuk.

In this video, Dr. Cathy Jordan from the University of Minnesota and the Children & Nature Network presents: Advancing the Evidence Base for the Field: Children & Nature Network’s Research Activation Strategies.

The Children’s Health and the Environment Workshop & Symposium (CHEWS) was held at Western University with the support of The Lawson Foundation.

In this video, Shawna Babcock from Outdoor Play Canada presents Galvanizing an outdoor play moment in Canada.

The Children’s Health and the Environment Workshop & Symposium (CHEWS) was held at Western University with the support of The Lawson Foundation.

In this video, Michael and Chantelle from TNC/SEAS program present on Supporting Emerging Aboriginal Stewards: Inspiring the next generation of leaders and stewards.

The Children’s Health and the Environment Workshop & Symposium (CHEWS) was held at Western University with the support of The Lawson Foundation.

In this presentation, Brenda Simon from Earth Day Canada presents: The Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) pilot project: Bringing adventure play to recess and lunch hour.

The Children’s Health and the Environment Workshop & Symposium (CHEWS) was held at Western University with the support of The Lawson Foundation.

In this video, Cam Collyer and Heidi Campbell from Evergreen and Dr. Janet Loebach present: Thriving Outside: Supporting healthy outdoor play ad nature engagement through naturalized school playgrounds.

The Children’s Health and the Environment Workshop & Symposium (CHEWS) was held at Western University with the support of The Lawson Foundation.

Pierre Harrison from Play, Learn, Think presents ‘Play advocacy through provision and training’

The Children’s Health and the Environment Workshop & Symposium (CHEWS) was held at Western University with the support of The Lawson Foundation.

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