Report

Experiences of Discrimination in Grey and Bruce Counties

This report presents the findings of research conducted by CESI’s Research Shop in partnership with the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership (GBLIP). The aim of this research was to provide a snapshot of the experiences of discrimination faced by racial minorities, immigrants, and Indigenous residents in Grey and Bruce Counties. The results of this project may be used to generate local knowledge and build community capacity around diversity and inclusion.

Author(s): 
Aiza Khan, Jana Daher, Meghan Wrathall, Julia Linares-Roake
Product(s): 
Report
Program(s): 
Research Shop
Project Partner(s): 
The Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership

Chalmers Food Pantry

This report presents the findings of research conducted by CESI’s Research Shop in partnership with Chalmers, a non-profit organization in Guelph that offers fresh food and social support to anyone that comes through their doors. In specific, the aim of this research was to evaluate the impact of the Food Pantry program at Chalmers on users’ well-being.

Author(s): 
Jamie Armstrong, Julia Linares-Roake, Jessica Lukawiecki
Product(s): 
Report
Program(s): 
Research Shop
Project Partner(s): 
Chalmers Community Services

Hope House Food Market Household Survey Results

This project was conducted in collaboration with Hope House, a non-profit organization in Guelph offering services and programs that challenge the stigmas surrounding poverty. One such program is the Food Market, a choice-based pantry serving working and non-working individuals and families.

Author(s): 
Ashley Cole, Paul Copoc
Product(s): 
Report
Program(s): 
Research Shop
Project Partner(s): 
Hope House

Snapshot of Discrimination in Huron County

This report presents the findings of research conducted by CESI’s Research Shop in partnership with Huron County Immigration Partnership. The aim of this research was to provide a snapshot of the experiences of discrimination faced by racial minorities, immigrants, and Indigenous residents in Huron County.

Read the report here: Snapshot of Discrimination in Huron County

Author(s): 
Emily Duncan, Meghan Wrathall
Product(s): 
Report
Program(s): 
Research Shop
Project Partner(s): 
Huron County Immigration Partnership

Community FEWD Program: Exploring Impacts of the Early Stages

This report presents the findings of research conducted by CESI’s Research Shop in partnership with Community FEWD. The aim of this research was to 1.) document the early-stage impacts of the program and 2.) gather feedback from the community and Community FEWD volunteers to inform the future development of the program.

Author(s): 
Gurpreet Bedi, Paul Copoc, Patricia Butt
Product(s): 
Report
Program(s): 
Research Shop
Project Partner(s): 
Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition
Our Food Future

Experiences of Discrimination in the City of Guelph and the County of Wellington

This report presents the findings of research conducted by CESI’s Research Shop in partnership with the Guelph-Wellington Local Immigration Partnership (GWLIP). The aim of this research was to provide a snapshot of the experiences of discrimination faced by racial minorities, immigrants, and Indigenous residents in Guelph and Wellington County.

Author(s): 
Jana Daher, Emily Duncan, Meghan Wrathall, Aiza Khan, Haley Clark
Product(s): 
Report
Program(s): 
Research Shop
Project Partner(s): 
Guelph-Wellington Local Immigration Partnership

Approaches to Qualitative Research Methods

This PowerPoint was prepared for, and in partnership with Hope House. Hope House is a nonprofit that offers programs and services that challenge the stigmas of poverty and facilitate skill development for long-term self-sufficiency. The aim of the project was to develop a list of qualitative research methods that would be practical to implement and appropriate for program users to support Hope House with program evaluations. 

Author(s): 
Ashley Cole, Paul Copoc
Product(s): 
Report
Program(s): 
Research Shop
Project Partner(s): 
Hope House

Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion: Recommendations to Increase Diversity and Inclusion on the City of Guelph's Accessibility Advisory Committee

This report identifies practical strategies for improving diversity and inclusion on the City of Guelph’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC). It is hoped that this report will support recommendations brought to the City of Guelph’s Council, prompting policy changes to improve the engagement, participation, and inclusion of diverse groups within the city’s Advisory Committees of Council, specifically the AAC.

Product(s): 
Report
Program(s): 
Guelph Lab
Project Partner(s): 
City of Guelph

Guelph CHC Anti-Oppression Pre-Training Survey Results

The summary was prepared for and in partnership with the Guelph Community Health Centre (CHC). The Guelph CHC provides health services and community programs to help address inequities in healthcare. The aim of the project was to evaluate a survey from staff regarding their learning interests and needs to help inform the creation of an Anti-Oppression training. The Guelph CHC designed and distributed the survey to their staff, while the Research Shop analyzed those findings and prepared them in a summary.

Author(s): 
Ashley Cole
Product(s): 
Report
Program(s): 
Research Shop
Project Partner(s): 
Guelph Community Health Centre

Campus Community Market

This short report presents the results from an evaluation conducted by the Research Shop of a campus food market on campus at the University of Guelph. The Campus Community Market Pilot Project was a six-week, student-led initiative that aimed to bring local, healthy food to campus. It was supported collaboratively by The Arrell Food Institute, the U of G Sustainability Office, the SEED, and the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute.

Author(s): 
Emily Duncan, Jessica Lukawiecki, Gurpreet Bedi
Product(s): 
Evaluation
Report
Program(s): 
Research Shop
Project Partner(s): 
The SEED