Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
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Invasive species study: the biology, distribution and control of the dog-strangling vine (Vincetoxicum Rossicum), in Southern Ontario
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Aitken, Rob, Other (oth): Trent University Biology Dept, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>Dog-strangling vine (Vincetoxicum rossicum), also known as pale-swallow-wort, was introduced to North America in the late 1800s. Since its introduction it has spread through the great lakes basin in southern Ontario and the north eastern United States. If the invasion of dog-strangling vine is to be controlled an organized long term management plan involving conservation organizations… more
Full Text: The Biology, Distribution and Control of the Dog-strangling vine (Vincetoxicum rossicum) in Southern Ontario Name: Rob Aitken Student Number: 0279450 Course: BIOL 398H – Community Based Research Project Date: March 18, 2008 ABSTRACT Dog-strangling vine …
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
Full Text: Evaluation of the Implementation of Trent University's 'No Sweat' Policy Ashley Davidson and Danielle Hoegy April 2008 Acknowledgements: We would like to thank Chris Beyers for his academic/educational assistance and support; OPIRG, especially Yolanda …
Why green isn't enough: Environmental Justice Conference
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Ali, Muna, Creator (cre): Gurofsky, Rachel, Creator (cre): Lee, Juby, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha World Issues Centre, Other (oth): Trent University Sociology and Women's Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>This report provides an outline of current challenges and past victories for migrant worker advocacy from the organized labour perspective of the United Food and Commerical Workers Union (UFCW).</p>
Full Text: Muna Ali, Rachel Gurofsky, and Juby Lee SOCI 358H and WMST 383H Professor Mary-Jo Nadeau May 24, 2008 Annotated Bibliography on the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) Basok, Tanya. “Diasporas, Cultural Divides, Social Encounters: Mexican Worker …
Horticultural pathways: policies and legislation regarding horticultural invasive species
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Reid, Keith, Creator (cre): Noronha, Jason, Creator (cre): Hilts, Natasha, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental Resource Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>Invasive plants are plant species that are not native to Canada and United States. These plants are a problem because they out compete and displace native plants that wildlife depend on. This report outlines some goals for prevention and management of invasive species.</p>
Full Text: Horticultural Pathways: Policies and Legislation Regarding Horticultural Invasive Species Includes: Final Report By Keith Reid, Jason Noronha and Natasha Hilts Completed for: OFAH Supervising Professor: Prof. Tom Whillans, Trent University Trent Centre …
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>
Full Text: Ethical Purchasing Policies: Activist School Includes: Final Report By Patrick Clark Completed for: OPIRG Supervising Professor: Prof. Gavin Friddell, Trent University Trent Centre for Community-Based Education Department: Political Science Course Code: …
Assessment of greenroof management, food production, financial support, and educational programs at academic institutions across North America
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Corr, Kailee, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Full Text: Assessment of Greenroof Management, Food Production, Financial Support and Educational Programs at Academic Institutions Across North America Includes: Final Report By Kailee Corr Completed for: Trent’s Rooftop Garden Supervising Professor: Prof. Tom …
Greening the Festival of Trees
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Ori, Eva, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Festival of Trees, Other (oth): Trent University Dept of Environmental and Resource Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>Audits were conducted, and results checked to calculate the amount of material that could have been recycled, reused or composted with a goal of working towards zero-waste generation, or a reduction of waste sent to the landfill.</p>
Full Text: Greening the Festival of Trees Eva Ori ERST 308- Waste Management Prof. John Jackson 28/01/08 1 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Schedule and Festival Events/ Materials and Methods 4 Waste Audit Results 5 Overcoming Last Year’s Waste Audit …
Art gallery education guide
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Bock, Thalia, Creator (cre): Malakoff, Kristi, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Arts Umbrella, Other (oth): Trent University Women's Studies, Supporting host (sht): Art Gallery of Peterborough, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The purpose of this research project was to interview a Canadian woman artist, and create an education guide for the teachers of grade 5 students coming into the Art Gallery. The appendix is a transcript of the interview with the artist.</p>
Full Text: Call Number: Project ID: 893 Department: Canadian Studies Course Code: Course Name: Term: Fall/Winter 2008 Date of Project Submission: April, 2008 Completed for: Peterborough Art Gallery Supervising Professor: Prof. Caroline Langill, Trent University …
An explanation of Hepatitis C, pain management, harm reduction strategies and complementary therapies among injection drug users
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Caldwell, Sharon, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough AIDS Resource Network (PARN), Other (oth): Trent University Women's Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Full Text: An Explanation of Hepatitis C, Pain Management, Harm Reduction Strategies and Complementary Therapies Among Injection Drug Users Includes: Final Research Report Focus Group Notes Literature Review By Sharon Caldwell Completed for: PARN Supervising …
Public health: Feature producer
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Gray-Ellis, Laura, Creator (cre): McOustra, Meghan, Supporting host (sht): Trent Radio, Other (oth): Trent University Nursing, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education
Full Text: LEARNING PLAN and EVALUATION FORM 302H WINTER 2008 Draft Learning Goal Learning Objective Course Objective Analyze Health Data and Professional Opinion Research groups that area part of the Trent Radio audience and identify their health issues Promote …
Agricultural mapping on the eastern greenbelt: Methodology and research findings
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Workman, Patricia, Creator (cre): Hubert, Matt, Creator (cre): Hume, Alexandra, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Heritage Conservancy, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental Resources Studies, 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
Examining Food Not Bombs and related food waste and food reclaiming processes in the Peterborough Community
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Giesbrecht, Ian, Creator (cre): Forrest, Caitlin, Creator (cre): Vickers, Bridget, Supporting host (sht): Food Not Bombs, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental and Resource Studies Department, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Full Text: Examining Food Not Bombs and Related Food Waste and Food Reclaiming Processes in the Peterborough Community Includes: Research Report By: Ian Giesbrecht, Caitlin Forrest and Bridget Vickers Food Not Bombs Supervising Professor: Paula Anderson, Trent …
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
Full Text: Pilot Study of the Supermarket Tour Manual Includes: Research Report By: Patrick Gilhooly, Kierian Keele and Ashley Minion OPIRG (Ontario Public Interest Research Group) Peterborough Supervising Professor: Paula Anderson, Trent University Trent Centre for …
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
Trent Vegetable Gardens' ecological irrigation project: research report
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Ogilvie, Ryan, Creator (cre): Sharpe, Bryce, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Trent Vegetable Gardens, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental and Resource Studies Department
Abstract: <p>Aimee Blyth, the coordinator of Trent Vegetable gardens and student volunteers, are currently collecting rainwater in barrels to irrigate a small 1 acre garden at Trent University. Using this method, they do not collect enough water to irrigate the garden during periods without rain.</p>
Full Text: Trent Vegetable Gardens’ Ecological Irrigation Project Includes: Research Report By: Ryan Ogilvie and Bryce Sharpe Trent Vegetable Gardens Supervising Professor: Paula Anderson, Trent University Trent Centre for Community-Based Education Department: …
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
Raising awareness and building partnerships in the Peterborough community: an evaluation of Jamaican Self-Help
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Hill, Will, Creator (cre): Brelsford, Jacqui, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Jamaican Self-Help
Full Text: Program Awareness Study Includes: Final Report By Jacqui Brelsford and Will Hill Completed for: Jamaican Self-Help Supervising Professor: Prof. Chris Beyers, Trent University Trent Centre for Community-Based Education Department: International Development …
Spaces of racism II
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Bonham, Lizzy, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Community Race Relations Committee, Creator (cre): Salazar, Andres, Other (oth): Trent University
Full Text: Spaces of Racism II: Racism at Trent University and in Peterborough, Ontario Includes: Final Report By Linzy Bonham and Andres Salazar Completed for: Community and Race Relations Committee Supervising Professor: Prof. Paula Butler, Trent University Trent …
Evaluation report: The New Canadians employment initiative program
Year: 2008, 2008
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Okoi, Obasesam, Creator (cre): Kireti, Leonard, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education, Supporting host (sht): The New Canadian Centre