Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
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Trent University divestment from the fossil fuel industry: an analysis of the legal and policy implications related to investment divestment
Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Tennent-Riddell, Julian, Other (oth): Trent University Department of Environmetnal Resource Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Sustainable Trent, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group
Beyond food banks
Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Harper, Alexandra, Creator (cre): Atkinson, Hillary, Other (oth): Trent University Department of International Development Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm tour: preliminary research for Peterborough County, Ontario
Year: 2013, 2013
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Hernandez, Paola, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Pilot study of the supermarket tour manual
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Gilhooly, Patrick, Creator (cre): Keele, Kierian, Creator (cre): Minion, Ashley, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental and Resource Studies Department, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Industrial supermarket complex: Juby Lee
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Lee, Juby, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Political Studies Department, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education
The debate is over: Climate change is real!
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Colucci, Tom, Creator (cre): McRae, Nicole, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental Resource Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education
Ethical food sourcing: the university context
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Romaniuk, Yvan, Creator (cre): Snook, Levi, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental and Resource Studies Department, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Public forum organizing
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Clark, Patrick, Supporting host (sht): Fair Trade Trent, Other (oth): Trent University Political Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group
Abstract: <p>The Activist School of the CSFTN (Canadian Student Fair Trade Network) provided a great forum for fair trade practitioners, activists, and academics to meet and discuss fair trade ...</p>
Evaluation of the implementation of Trent University's 'No Sweat' policy
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Davidson, Ashley, Creator (cre): Hoegy, Danielle, Supporting host (sht): No Sweat (Organization), Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group
Abstract: <p>In 2002, Trent University adopted a 'No Sweat' policy to ensure garments manufactured for the University are made under humane working conditions in compliance with standards set by the International Labour Organization (ILO). This report is the summation of a project proposed by OPIRG Peterborough, through the TCCBE, to build continuity and cohesion in the application of the… more
The industrialization of farming
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Bickle, Alice, Creator (cre): Cartwright, Jennie, Creator (cre): Ingram, Janal, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The industrialization of farming refers to the transformation whereby farms have become larger-scale, declined in number, and integrated more directly into production and marketing relationships with processors through vertical integrations. This project examines the implications of industrialized farming, including employment, crop quality, environmental impacts, and commodification of… more
Are Peterborough's public spaces accessible?
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Reid, Amanda, Creator (cre): Pearce, Trisha, Supporting host (sht): Sadleir House, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The goal of this project is to examine levels of accessibility within public space in the City of Peterborough. The authors are comparing Sadleir House to other public spaces (Market Hall, Lions Club, Peterborough Public Library, George Street United Church) to highlight the need for Sadleir House to be renovated to improve its level of accessibility.</p>
: a research framework / OPIRG ethical food sourcing
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Disher, Steve, Creator (cre): Goodchild, Hayley, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental Resource Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The major goal of this project was to begin documenting and researching about ethical food sourcing movements happening at universities nationally. Project research included: fair trade, ethical sourcing, procurement policies.</p>
Supermarket tour: alternatives section
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Brodeur, Elisha, Creator (cre): Howarth, Elaine, Creator (cre): Karavidas, Nick, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental and Resource Studies, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>This report includes: Food co-operatives ; Community supported agriculture ; Farmers' markets ; Growing food while growing bonds ; You say you want a revolution? ; Other options which will satisfy your grumbling belly ... and feed your soul ; Food for thought ; Localism ; Slow food movement ; Organics ; Fair trade.</p> more
Supermarket tour: health chapter
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Lee, Juby, Creator (cre): Stygall, Christopher, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental and Resource Studies, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>This report includes: the health effects and political issues around "bottled water" ; profiles of various food additives in our food; environmental and health impacts: packaging and distribution of food; other signs of sickness in our food system.</p> more
Fair trade at Trent University
Year: 2006, 2006
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Rading, Kristen, Supporting host (sht): Fair Trade Trent, Other (oth): Trent University Political Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group
OPIRG's volunteer services: exploring issues of structure, inclusiveness and self-definition
Year: 2005, 2005
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Garcia, Andres, Creator (cre): Llavaneras-Blanco, Masaya, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University International Development Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The report explores the relationship between the Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) in Peterborough and its volunteers. The report presents and reflects on the main findings and recommendations of a research undertaken in 2004, which was called by last year's OPIRG's Board of Directors.</p> more
The impact of Ontario education policies on queer issues in high school curriculum
Year: 2003, 2003
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Ludgate, Jessia May, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Women's Studies, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies, Other (oth): Trent University Political Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Ontario
Abstract: <p>This report outlines the healthy living sections of Ontario's Health and physical education curriculum for grades nine through twelve. It also looks at Ontario's Safe School Act as a foundation for individual Boards to create safe learning environments for all students. The report also examines Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board's Equity and Diversity policy, Safe… more
No sweat campaigns across the country: advances and challenges
Year: 2003, 2003
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Roberts-Davis, Tanya, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): No Sweat (Organization), Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group
Composting: a feasibility assessment
Year: 2003, 2003
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Salazar, Marcelina, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental Resource Studies
Trent students against sweatshops action kit
Year: 2003, 2003
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Zabaneh, Hala, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Women's Studies, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group
Final report of farm tours for Jennifer Clapp
Year: 2002, 2002
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): McMullen, Jen, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Comparative Development
Abstract: <p>The purpose of this project was to educate members of the Peterborough community and surrounding areas about food issues, our food sources, and how food is produced.</p>
Let's talk about menstruation: an O.P.I.R.G. workshop manual
Year: 2002, 2002
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Meinhard, Ariella, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Women's Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental and Resource Studies
Women, health and the welfare state: a working book
Year: 2002, 2002
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Toombs, Jill, Creator (cre): Diamond, Shiandl, Creator (cre): Wright, Stephanie, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Women's Studies
Abstract: <p>This document is a transition report on the organization of a conference entitled 'Women, Health and Welfare State,' held at Trent University. The report first outlines the considerations taken into account on the part of the organizers as to how to make the conference an inclusive event, such as venue accessibility, dietary needs and childcare services. </p> more
Trent University community garden project
Year: 2001, 2001
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Sandilands, Anna, Creator (cre): Dance, Christina, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental Resource Science
Abstract: <p>The primary purpose of this project was to represent research that can help to develop a community garden on Symons Campus at Trent University. The secondary purpose was to hopefully initiate many new traditions at the university and open the garden to the entire community.</p>