Partnership Engage Grants: September 2017 Competition Awards

2017-18 Competition Awards


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3A Partnership Engage Grants

Applicant Catherine Fichten Dawson College
Co-applicants Alice Havel Adaptech Research Network
Laura King Cégep André-Laurendeau
Collaborator Jennison Asuncion Adaptech Research Network
Partner Quebec Association for Equity and Inclusion in Post-Secondary Education MONTRÉAL  QC
Title Employment of postsecondary graduates with disabilities
Years 1
Funding $24,969

Applicant Martin Camiré University of Ottawa
Co-applicant Corliss Bean The University of British Columbia
Partner Golf Canada OAKVILLE  ON
Title Examining the associations between implicit and explicit life skills development processes and program quality in youth golf
Years 1
Funding $24,592

Applicant Colleen Willard-Holt Wilfrid Laurier University
Co-applicant Julie Mueller Wilfrid Laurier University
Partner InkSmith Limited KITCHENER  ON
Title Technology-enhanced design thinking
Years 1
Funding $24,956

Applicant Frederick Grouzet University of Victoria
Collaborators Bonnie Leadbeater University of Victoria
Holly Tuokko University of Victoria
Michael Wilson University of Victoria
Tricia Roche University of Victoria
Partner Capital Regional District VICTORIA  BC
Title Youth traffic safety: current and emerging issues
Years 1
Funding $22,466

Applicant Matthieu Chemin McGill University
Partner Hydro Power Initiative KENYA
Title Community-based micro-hydro electrification in Kenya: a  partnership with hydro power initiative HPI
Years 1
Funding $24,681

Applicant Allan Riding University of Ottawa
Co-applicants Barbara Orser University of Ottawa
Miwako Nitani University of Ottawa
Seyedeh Anoosheh Rostamkalaei University of Ottawa
Partner Business Development Bank of Canada MONTRÉAL  QC
Title Financial literacy and Canadian business owners
Years 1
Funding $24,800

Applicant Véronique Dupéré Université de Montréal
Co-applicants Anne-Sophie Denault Université Laval
Katherine Frohlich Université de Montréal
Maude Alarie-Labrèche Université de Montréal
Collaborators Éliane Thouin Université de Montréal
Isabelle Archambault Université de Montréal
Marie-Catherine Milette Université de Montréal
Nathalie Fernando Université de Montréal
Sophie Lapierre Université de Montréal
Partner École Notre-Dame-des Neiges MONTRÉAL  QC
Title La classe enchantée : évaluation des impacts sur l'ajustement scolaire et psychosocial
Years 1
Funding $12,746

Applicant Rose-Marie Déchaine The University of British Columbia
Partner Teslin Tlingit Council TELSIN  YT
Title Haa Lákhdi Shugaxhtutáan: we will open our cedar boxes
Years 1
Funding $25,000

Applicant Andrea Sterzuk University of Regina
Co-applicant Anna-Leah King University of Regina
Collaborator Cheryl Quewezance Yorkton Tribal Council
Partner Keeseekoose First Nation KAMSACK  SK
Title A study of a land-based and ceremonial mentor-apprentice approach to Saulteaux language revitalization
Years 1
Funding $25,000

Applicant Scott Nicholson Wilfrid Laurier University
Partner THEMUSEUM KITCHENER  ON
Title Exploring live action gaming concepts for makerspace training
Years 1
Funding $23,222

Applicant Warut Khern-am-nuai McGill University
Collaborator Karthik Kannan Purdue University
Partner Wongnai Media Co. Ltd. THAILAND
Title Closer look at online reviews: discovering underlying structures and hidden values
Years 1
Funding $24,930

Applicant Annie Paquet Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Co-applicants Carmen Dionne Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Eric Bellefeuille Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec
Jacinthe Bourassa Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec
Marianne Paul Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Myriam Rousseau Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec
Collaborators Geneviève Brunelle Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec
Nathalie Magnan Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec
Véronique Lévesque Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec
Partner Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec TROIS-RIVIÈRES  QC
Title Individualisation et différenciation de l'ici destinée aux jeunes enfants autistes : pour une optimisation de l'intervention
Years 1
Funding $24,993

Applicant David Wright University of Ottawa
Partner Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative Inc. OTTAWA  ON
Title Optimizing the economic viability of solar power in Ontario
Years 1
Funding $23,714

Applicant Elizabeth Bloodgood Concordia University
Partner Ajah MONTRÉAL  QC
Title Developing open nonprofit data
Years 1
Funding $24,990

Applicant Ann-Louise Davidson Concordia University
Co-applicants Giuliana Cucinelli Concordia University
Karl-Andre St-Victor Maison des Jeunes Côte-des-Neiges
Partner Maison des Jeunes Côte-des-Neiges MONTRÉAL  QC
Title Engaging disadvantaged youth in maker culture: helping them succeed in a competitive world
Years 1
Funding $24,983

Applicant Stefanie Blain-Moraes McGill University
Co-applicants Daniel Ten Veen Spectrum Productions
Tamar Tembeck McGill University
Partner Spectrum Productions MONTRÉAL  QC
Title Using participatory design to leverage biomusic technology to integrate neurodiverse populations into the workplace
Years 1
Funding $25,000

Applicant Jean Dubé Université Laval
Co-applicant François Des Rosiers Université Laval
Collaborator Nicolas Devaux Université du Québec à Rimouski
Partner Ministère des Transports, de la Mobilité durable et de l'Électrification des transports QUEBEC  QC
Title Analyse de l'impact de la construction d'écrans antibruit sur les valeurs immobilières
Years 1
Funding $24,910

Applicant Ioana Radu Centre d'amitié autochtone de Lanaudière
Co-applicants Carole Lévesque Institut national de la recherche scientifique
France Robertson Centre d'amitié autochtone de Lanaudière
Partner Centre d'amitié autochtone de Lanaudière JOLIETTE  QC
Title Nanonetan Mamo united in our quest: assessing the needs for culturally safe services for long-term care Aboriginal patients in Joliette, Quebec
Years 1
Funding $25,000

Applicant Benson Honig McMaster University
Partner Immigrants Working Centre HAMILTON  ON
Title Formal and informal Syrian labour market integration
Years 1
Funding $25,000

Applicant Thang Le Dinh Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Collaborators Ayi Ayayi Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
David Crête Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Jean-Luc Bernard Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Manh Chien Vu Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Théophile Serge Nomo Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Partner Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières TROIS-RIVIÈRES  QC
Title Laboratoire vivant pour promouvoir la transformation numérique du marketing
Years 1
Funding $24,180

Applicant Kelley Main University of Manitoba
Collaborator Keri Kettle University of Manitoba
Partner St-Boniface Hospital Foundation WINNIPEG  MB
Title The impact of a signature on donors
Years 1
Funding $22,460

Applicant John Tyler Binfet The University of British Columbia
Collaborator Ian Cull The University of British Columbia
Partner Royal Canadian Mounted Police OTTAWA  ON
Title Fostering well being in law enforcement personnel: a pilot project between UBCs building academic retention through K9s program and the Kelowna RCMP
Years 1
Funding $24,694

Applicant Laurent Jérome Université du Québec à Montréal
Collaborator Patrick Moar Tourisme Manawan
Partner Tourisme Manawan MANAWAN  QC
Title Matakan, vers la création d'un site de préservation, de transmission et de mise en valeur des savoirs et du patrimoine Atikamekw
Years 1
Funding $23,902.00

Applicant Alex Latta Wilfrid Laurier University
Partner Dehcho First Nations FORT SIMPSON  NT
Title Stewardship planning as decolonization and Indigenous resurgence
Years 1
Funding $24,490

Applicant Fataneh Farnia University of Toronto
Co-applicant Nancy Cohen University of Toronto
Partner Toronto Foundation for Student Success TORONTO  ON
Title Fostering resilience in youth transitioning into high school: a partnership between the guiding stars SickKids and beyond 3:30 TFSS programs
Years 1
Funding $24,970

Applicant Paul Parker University of Waterloo
Co-applicants Amy Hudson NunatuKavut Community Council
Debbie Martin Dalhousie University
Partner NunatuKavut Community Council GOOSE BAY  NL
Title Renewable energy in community sustainability initiatives: NunatuKavut Labrador
Years 1
Funding $24,819


3B Partnership Engage Grants

Applicant Laura Huey Western University
Collaborator Hina Kalyal Western University
Partner Victoria Police Department VICTORIA BC
Title The good data project
Years 1
Funding $22,683

Applicant Dominique Clément University of Alberta
Collaborators Catherine Corrigall-Brown The University of British Columbia
Geoffrey Harder University of Alberta
Howard Ramos Dalhousie University
Partner Powered by Data MONTRÉAL QC
Title Exploring new technologies for research: the state and social movements in Canada
Years 1
Funding $24,780

Applicant Julie Rak University of Alberta
Co-applicants Amy Kaler University of Alberta
DeNel Rehberg Sedo Mount Saint Vincent University
Collaborators Anna Poletti Utrecht University
Danielle Fuller University of Birmingham
Partner World University Service of Canada OTTAWA ON
Title Making the move: reading memoirs of migration
Years 1
Funding $21,535

Applicant Wendy Duff University of Toronto
Partner Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre TORONTO ON
Title Community archives: identifying and demonstrating impact
Years 1
Funding $23,005

Applicant Grace Iarocci Simon Fraser University
Co-applicant Emily Gardiner The University of British Columbia
Collaborator Deborah Pugh ACT - Autism Community Training
Partner Nzenman Child and Family Development Centre Society LYTTON BC
Title Perspectives from the Nlaka'pamux Nation on parent coaching for young children with developmental delays
Years 1
Funding $25,000

Applicant René Audet Université Laval
Partner Éditions Alto inc. QUEBEC QC
Title Favoriser l'innovation en édition littéraire : codéveloppement d'un projet de laboratoire d'expérimentation narrative et d'idéation éditoriale et d'un projet collectif d'écriture
Years 1
Funding $24,838

Applicant Arshi Shaikh Renison University College
Co-applicant Tracy Peressini Renison University College
Collaborator Gael Gilbert Supportive Housing of Waterloo
Partner Supportive Housing of Waterloo WATERLOO ON
Title Supportive housing of Waterloo SHOW: an innovative model to address persistent homelessness
Years 1
Funding $22,168

Applicant James Gillett McMaster University
Co-applicant Mark Norman McMaster University
Partner Banyan Community Services HAMILTON ON
Title D-Bronx: an academic-community partnership to investigate the impact of a dog handling and humane education program for incarcerated youth
Years 1
Funding $20,701

Applicant Juan Alperin Simon Fraser University
Co-applicant Michelle Riedlinger University of the Fraser Valley
Collaborators Alexandra Kasper Simon Fraser University
Chapin Korosec Simon Fraser University
Partner Science Writers and Communicators of Canada TORONTO ON
Title Mapping the new landscape of science communication in Canada
Years 1
Funding $23,596

Applicant Peter Graefe McMaster University
Partner Réseau québécois des OSBL d'habitation MONTRÉAL QC
Title Les OSBL d'habitation au Québec : difficultés et solutions en contexte d'expiration des subventions fédérales
Years 1
Funding $24,888

Applicant Francis Fortin Université de Montréal
Co-applicants Franca Cortoni Université de Montréal
Nadine Deslauriers-Varin Université Laval
Partner Sûreté du Québec QUEBEC QC
Title Cyberdélinquance sexuelle : facteurs de risque des consommateurs de pornographie juvénile et auteurs de leurre
Years 1
Funding $23,570

Applicant Heather Ramey Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Co-applicants Heather Lawford Bishop's University
Linda Rose-Krasnor Brock University
Nishad Khanna Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement
Partner The Students Commission of Canada TORONTO ON
Title Youth engagement in mental health promotion across diverse youth populations
Years 1
Funding $25,000

Applicant Laurent Turcot Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Collaborators Fadel Toure Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Isabelle Pichet Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Partner Ubisoft MONTRÉAL QC
Title L'histoire par enseignement augmenté : l'exemple de Paris sous la révolution française
Years 1
Funding $20,886

Applicant Tracey Raney Ryerson University
Co-applicant Cheryl Collier University of Windsor
Partner Equal Voice OTTAWA ON
Title Violence against women in politics: building knowledge and networks to improve gender equality in Canada's legislatures
Years 1
Funding $24,561

Applicant Cheryl-Anne Cait Wilfrid Laurier University
Co-applicant Ginette Lafreniere Wilfrid Laurier University
Partner Hospice of Waterloo Region KITCHENER ON
Title The everyone dies project: assessing volunteer recruitment and retention in region of Waterloo hospice contexts
Years 1
Funding $25,000

Applicant June Anonson University of Saskatchewan
Co-applicants Anthony de Padua University of Saskatchewan
Arzu Sardarli First Nations University of Canada
Brenda Mishak University of Saskatchewan
Ebin Jacobus Arries University of Regina
Jade Anderson Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Sithokozile Maposa University of Saskatchewan
Collaborators Brett Enns Prince Albert Parkland Health Region
Florence Allen First Nations University of Canada
Jan Cochrane Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Jocelyn Schrader Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Stephanie Beauchesne Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Partner YMCA Prince Albert PRINCE ALBERT SK
Title Addressing homelessness in Prince Albert and surrounding community: a multi-disciplinary, intersectoral approach
Years 1
Funding $25,000

Applicant Daniel Bernstein Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Co-applicant Brian Katz Centre for Child Development
Collaborators Rowan Kimball Centre for Child Development
Sander Begeer Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Partner Centre for Child Development SURREY BC
Title Social cognition in children with fetal alcohol syndrome or autism spectrum disorder
Years 1
Funding $25,000

Applicant Lynne Heller OCAD University
Co-applicant Nina Czegledy OCAD University
Collaborator Tirtha Mukhopadhyay Universidad de Guanajuato
Partner Critical Media Art Society TORONTO ON
Title Serious play: a catalyst for discussions and learning about disability and diversity
Years 1
Funding $24,906

Applicant Miranda Brady Carleton University
Co-applicants Amanda Tarbell Native North American Traveling College
Anna Hoefnagels Carleton University
Kahente Horn-Miller Carleton University
Kathy Herne Native North American Traveling College
Collaborators John Kelly Carleton University
Martha Attridge Bufton Carleton University
Partner Native North American Traveling College CORNWALL ON
Title Mobilizing traditional knowledge for community well-being: the Native North American Travelling College
Years 1
Funding $24,001

Applicant James Popham Wilfrid Laurier University
Partner Brant Community Foundation BRANTFORD ON
Title Improving research and dissemination strategies for the 2017-2018 Brantford Community Foundation vital signs report
Years 1
Funding $20,103

Applicant Obiora Okafor York University
Co-applicants Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu University of Saskatchewan
Sylvia Bawa York University
Collaborator Donald Deya Pan African Lawyers Union
Partner Pan African Lawyers Union TANZANIA
Title The research/dissemination network on the development of the African Union's African human rights action plan AHRAP-NET
Years 1
Funding $25,000

Applicant Florence Piron Université Laval
Partner Conseil africain et malgache pour l'enseignement superieur BURKINA FASO
Title Optimisation de l'appropriation d'une archive scientifique panafricaine ouverte
Years 1
Funding $24,980

Applicant Tina Rapke York University
Partner Toronto District School Board TORONTO ON
Title Students engaging with one anothers written work: research with and for teachers
Years 1
Funding $24,200

Applicant Sarah Hunt The University of British Columbia
Partner Peers Victoria Resource Society VICTORIA BC
Title Sacred: restoring voice vision and community for Indigenous sex workers
Years 1
Funding $24,917

Applicant Simon Berge The University of Winnipeg
Collaborators Marie-Paule Robichaud Villettaz Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité
Sokchiveneath Taing Chhoan Fédération des coopératives du Nouveau Québec
Partner Cooperatives and Mutuals Canada OTTAWA ON
Title Co-operatives as vehicles for economic reconciliation
Years 1
Funding $24,520

Applicant René Audet Université du Québec à Montréal
Partner Solon MONTRÉAL QC
Title Accompagnement du projet nos milieux de vie
Years 1
Funding $24,642