Question 1

Resources for Exploring Participatory Visual Methods Online: Podcasts and Infographics

Accepted Answer

During the pandemic, many face-to-face qualitative research methods, including arts-informed methods, had to shift online. This change opened up new opportunities and posed unique challenges. The Centre for Community Based Research is working with the Arts-Informed Methods team at Trillium Health Partners to understand how other participatory visual methods practitioners are using methods like photovoice, cellphilming, or digital storytelling in virtual and hybrid environments. Participatory Visual Methods are not just about research - they are about communities sharing their stories that advocate for change. The project resources (https://aim4communityhealth.ca/exploring-participatory-visual-methods-online/)created to date include a podcast, infographic series, an introductory video, and a webpage.

Question 2

Settlement  Evaluation Hub

Accepted Answer

A national hub (https://www.eval4settlement.ca/)for community-based evaluation in Canada’s newcomer settlement and resettlement sector. It’s designed to strengthen the capacity of individuals and organizations serving refugees and immigrants.

Question 3

Positive Actions: Breaking HIV Stigma

Accepted Answer

The Positive Actions (https://www.positiveeffect.org/positive-actions)initiative—part of The Positive Effect—is a national, peer-driven grant program that encourages community-led projects to dismantle HIV stigma in Canada, with support through funding, guidance materials, and training in both official languages.

Question 4

Evaluating for Local Impact: Sustainable Development Goals

Accepted Answer

This website (https://www.eval4localizingsdgs.ca/ourproject)has resources to help grassroots communities, small start-ups, and community-based organizations build a culture of reflective practice when working to eliminate violence and promote peaceful and equitable societies. While this particular website focuses on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 (quality education)(https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal4), 5 (gender equity)(https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal5) and 16 (peace)(https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal16), resources can be used to support community-based evaluation efforts across all 17 SDGs.(https://sdgs.un.org/goals)

Question 5

Youth Led Research Toolkit

Accepted Answer

This toolkit (https://general0747.wixsite.com/youth-led-research )explains the 'what', 'why' and 'how' of youth-led community-based research. It is a flexible tool that can be applied to range of topics. Using this tool you will learn the basics of how to work together in a way that is community-driven, participatory and action-oriented.

Question 6

Evaluating Early Childhood Development Programs

Accepted Answer

Check out this 5-part learning series (https://www.evaluationcapacitynetwork.com/connect/evaluate-ecd-programs-5-parts)that will help you to plan and implement a community-based evaluation in your own organization!These tools are part of the EvalHub of the Evaluation Capacity Network (ECN) that emphasize an approach to evaluation that is community-driven, participatory and action-oriented.

Question 7

Syrian Refugee Research Packet

Accepted Answer

This Packet (https://199486d8-e287-4a48-a0cc-b19db2f62a6d.filesusr.com/ugd/36eba7_06f953e8e25b4253b3f867733eb13554.pdf )has been compiled as a summary of three research projects undertaken by the Centre for Community Based Research (CCBR) projects were funded by IRCC and SSHRC. The resources describe the experience of Syrian newcomers and of communities trying to support them. The resources also include suggestions for better supporting refugees in our communities.

Question 8

Impact Evaluation & Needs Assessment Toolkit

Accepted Answer

This online toolkit p(https://general0747.wixsite.com/toolkit)rovides practical guidelines for conducting needs  assessment and impact evaluation. It was funded by the Ontario Network  of CAPC/CPNP Programs and the Evaluation Capacity Network and tailored  to CAPC/CPNP (Community Action Program for Children  and Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program) across Ontario.

Featured Resources

This page features sample resources produced collaboratively by CCBR and our partners. To find more tools, guides, and supports relevant to your interests or needs, or to view our past projects, we invite you to explore our full searchable database.

Videos

Breathing Life into Theory

Advancing Community-Based Research in Canada

Building a Community-Based Culture of Evaluation

Youth Engagement in Mennonite Church Eastern Canada Churches

Towards a Theory of Change for Community-Based Research

Let Me Just Share My Screen: a podcast on conducting Participatory Visual Methods online

Websites

Reports & Infographics

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