Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
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Determining Barriers to Enrollment in the Ontario Electricity Support Program in Peterborough City and Country
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Hamilton, Victoria, Creator (cre): Tarakai, Laila, Other (oth): Trent University International Development Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): The Energy Cost Work Group, Peterborough Ontario
Abstract: <p>The rising costs of hydro places a financial burden on low-income households. The Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) was launched to help relieve the pressure of these rising costs in Ontario. However, within the City and County of Peterborough there has been low enrollment in the subsidy program, representing a missed opportunity for individuals struggling with energy poverty.… more
Full Text: 1 Determining Barriers to Enrollment in the Ontario Electricity Support Program in Peterborough City and County Includes Final Report By Victoria Hamilton, and Laila Tarakai Completed for: The Energy Cost Work Group, Peterborough Ontario Supervising …
History of a Student-Led Organization II
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Godden, Mason, Other (oth): Trent University History, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): ORPIG
Abstract: <p>Abstract: OPIRG Peterborough celebrates its 40th anniversary of social and environmental justice activism in the Peterborough community. As a continuation of Rihannon Johnson's History of a Student-Led Organization I, this project chronicles the development of OPIRG Peterborough during the 1990's. Using sociologist Alan Sears' 'infrastructure of dissent' paradigm… more
Full Text: 1 History of a Student-Led Organization II Final Report By Mason Godden Completed for: OPIRG (contact: Kay Ma) Supervising Professor: Dimitry Anastakis Trent Community Research Centre Project Coordinator: Matthew Hayes Department: History Course Code: …
Identification of Best Practices for Coach in Special Needs Hockey
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Lloyd, Karlene, Other (oth): Trent University Forensic Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program
Abstract: <p>The purpose of the project was to get concrete research into developing best practices for coaching special needs hockey. A review of the literature was conducted to see the importance of getting individuals with a disability involved in sports and the positive impact it can have on an individual's life. Surveys were sent out to organizations in both Canada and the United States.… more
Full Text: Identification of Best Practices for Coaching in Special Needs Hockey Includes: Final Report by Karlene Lloyd Host Organization: Kawartha Komets Special Needs Hockey Program (KKSNHP) Faculty Supervisor: Sharon Beaucage-Johnson, Trent University Trent …
Sustainable Stormwater Management: Protecting Peterborough's Harper creek Through Effective Policy and Priority Placement of Rain Gardens
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Amon, Emily, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough GreenUP
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Full Text: Sustainable Stormwater Management: Protecting Peterborough’s Harper Creek Through Effective Policy and Priority Placement of Rain Gardens Includes: Final Report By Emily Amon Completed for: Peterborough GreenUp Supervising Professors: Tom Whillans, …
Supporting Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Elliot, Brieanna, Other (oth): Trent University Geography, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): New Canadians Centre
Abstract: <p>In partnership with the New Canadians Centre, located in Peterborough, the goal of this research is to find ways to assist immigrants with entrepreneurship which will in turn lead to growth of the economy of the City of Peterborough as a whole. As Canadians, we live in a highly multicultural society in which immigration is the norm. Many of the immigrants that immigrate to Canada choose… more
Full Text: Running head: SUPPORTING IMMIGRANT ENTREPRENEURSHIP Supporting Immigrant Entrepreneurs Includes: Final Report By Brieanna Elliot Completed for: New Canadians Centre Supervising Professor: Heather Nicol Trent Community Research Centre Project Coordinator: …
Transitional Housing to Prevent and Reduce Youth Homelessness
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Hunt, Melissa, Other (oth): Trent University Gender and Women's Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Youth Emergency Shelter
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Full Text: Transitional Housing to Prevent and Reduce Youth Homelessness Final Report By: Melissa Hunt Completed for: Youth Emergency Shelter Faculty Supervisor: May Chazan Trent Community Research Centre Project Coordinator: Dr. David Tough Department: Gender and …
Evaluation of the 2013-2014 Sex Work Action Project (SWAP) in Peterborough, Ontario
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Evans, Ryne, Creator (cre): Reid, Brittany, Other (oth): Trent University Forensic Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): PARN
Abstract: <p>The purpose of the present project was to evaluate the Sex Work Action Project (SWAP) that ran in Peterborough, Ontario from 2013-2014. The goal of SWAP was to improve the quality of life of street-level sex workers in Peterborough. This project aimed to determine the impact and value of SWAP, and to evaluate the strengths of the program and the improvements that could be made for a… more
Full Text: Evaluation of the 2013-2014 Sex Work Action Project (SWAP) in Peterborough, Ontario Final Report Ryne Evans and Brittany Reid Host Organization: PARN Faculty Supervisor: Sharon Beaucage-Johnson Trent Community Research Centre Project Coordinator: John …
Telling the Story of T.C.R.C. Research
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Thiessen, Sabina, Other (oth): Trent University International Development Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre
Abstract: <p>The topic of this project is the discipline of university-based community-based research, more specifically within the context of the Trent Community Research Centre. Its purpose is to review the archive of TCRC projects to find those of notable quality that may be highlighted at the TCRC's 25th anniversary conference, and to uncover what trends have developed within TCRC projects… more
Full Text: Telling the Story of T.C.R.C. Research Includes: Final Report By Sabina Thiessen Completed for: Trent Community Research Centre Supervising Professor: Michal Avram Trent Community Research Centre Project Coordinator: David Tough Department: International …
Residents' Experiences with the City of Peterborough's Rent Supplment Programs
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Walton, Brianne, Other (oth): Trent University Forensic Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): City of Peterborough, Housing Division
Abstract: <p>The following paper investigates Peterborough residents' experiences with current geared-to-income rent supplement programs offered by Peterborough Housing Corporation. The purpose of this research was to capture the participants' personal experiences and determine whether geared- to-income rent supplements have a positive effect on people's lives financially as well as… more
Full Text: Residents’ Experiences with the City of Peterborough’s Rent Supplement Programs Final Report Community-Based Research FRSC4890Y Brianne Walton 00557690 April 19 2017 Host Organization: City of Peterborough, Housing Division (Contact: Rebecca Morgan-Quinn) …
Best Management Practices Preparation Research for Encroaching Invasive Plant Species
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Paolucci, Norina, Creator (cre): Chiu, Emma, Creator (cre): Venkat, Ajay, Creator (cre): Keating, Mitch, Creator (cre): Nichol, Tristan, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Invasive Plant Council
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Full Text: Best Management Practices Preparation Research for Encroaching Invasive Plant Species Final Report By: Norina Paolucci, Emma Chiu, Ajay Venkat, Mitch Keating, Tristan Nichol Host Organization: Ontario Invasive Plant Council Faculty Supervisor: Stephen …
Mapping Our Work: Peterborough Labour Walking (and/or Cycling) Tour
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Annan, David, Creator (cre): Rankin, Erica, Other (oth): Trent University History, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough and District Labour Council
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Full Text: Mapping our Work: Peterborough Labour Walking (and/or Cycling) Tour Final Report by David Annan and Erica Rankin Host Organization: Peterborough and District Labour Council Faculty Supervisor: Christopher Dummitt, Trent University Trent Community Research …
Mapping Our Work: Peterborough Labour Walking (and/or Cycling) Tour [poster]
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Annan, David, Creator (cre): Rankin, Erica, Other (oth): Trent University History, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough and District Labour Council
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Full Text: Mapping Our Work Creating a Walking or Cycling Tour of Peterborough Labour Landmarks David Annan and Erica Rankin | HIST3011H Everyday History 2017 Background Tilco Strike Employees at the General Electric plant (nicknamed ‘the Edison’) went on strike in …
Anishinaabemowin Immersion School, Feasibility Study
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Cunningham, Samantha H, Other (oth): Trent University School of Education and Professional Learning, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Niijkiwendidaa Anishinaabe-kwewag Services Circle
Abstract: <p> This feasibility study is a tool that will be used to determine if an Anishnaabemowin Immersion Elementary School and Early Years Centre is feasible within the City of Peterborough. This study is designed to assist in the decision making process set out by the Nawewin Working Group. </p>
Full Text: Anishinaabemowin Immersion School, Feasibility Study Final Report by Samantha H. Cunningham Host Organization: Niijkiwendidaa Anishinaabe-kwewag Services Circle Faculty Supervisor: Nicole Bell, Trent University Trent Community Research Centre Project …
Samuel Lowry & His Jacquard Loom: A Journey through History
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Tralla, Melissa, Creator (cre): Hunter, Mercedes, Other (oth): Trent University History, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Lang Pioneer Village Museum
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Full Text: Samuel Lowry & His Jacquard Loom: A Journey through History Includes: Final Report By Melissa Tralla Mercedes Hunter Completed for: Lang Pioneer Village Museum Supervising Professor: Christopher Dummit Trent Community Research Centre Project Coordinator: …
Samuel Lowry & His Jacquard Loom: A Journey through History [poster]
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Tralla, Melissa, Creator (cre): Hunter, Mercedes, Other (oth): Trent University History, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Lang Pioneer Village Museum
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Full Text: A Historical Mystery Samuel Lowry and his Jacquard Loom Melissa Tralla and Mercedes Hunter HIST3011H Everyday History 2017 The purpose of this project is to figure out how a Jacquard loom, an th amazing 19 century invention that uses punch cards to …
Extending A Hand in Friendship: Assisting Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Build New Relationships
Year: 2014, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Ieropoli, Andrea, Other (oth): Trent University Forensic Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Heads Up for Inclusion
Abstract: <p>The purpose of this investigation is to identify best practices for facilitating programs that pair young adults with intellectual disabilities with another member of the community in order to develop a meaningful relationship between the two participants. In order to determine these best practices, seven interviews were conducted with organizations who currently facilitate such programs… more
Full Text: Extending A Hand in Friendship: Assisting Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Build New Relationships Presented to the Department of Forensic Science, Trent University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of the Bachelor of …
Supportive Housing: A key Ingridient in the Safety and Well-being of Thriving Communities
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Stephen, Christopher M, Other (oth): Trent University Forensic Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Police Service
Abstract: <p>The Peterborough Police have a great interest in social programs through their mandate of community policing through a harm reduction model, which means understanding and aiding where they are able in social programs such as supportive housing. The purpose of this project was to determine the scope, amount and level of need of supportive housing in Peterborough and the surrounding areas… more
Full Text: Supportive Housing: A key Ingredient in the Safety and Well-being of Thriving Communities Final Report Christopher M. Stephen Host: Peterborough Police Service, Peter Williams Faculty Supervisor: Sharon Beaucage-Johnson, Trent University Trent Community …
An Evolving Fair Landscape: Incorporating Alternative Agriculture into the Norwood Fall Fair's Activities
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Noteboom, Reuben Peter Dirk, Other (oth): Trent University Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Norwood Agricultural Society
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Full Text: An Evolving Fair Landscape: Incorporating Alternative Agriculture into the Norwood Fall Fair’s Activities Includes: Final Report By Reuben Peter Dirk Noteboom Completed for: Norwood Agricultural Society Supervising Professor: Dr. Tom Hutchinson Trent …
Impact of Sexual Consent Education on Working Professionals
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Adhya, Neeshali, Other (oth): Trent University Forensic Science, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Sexual Assault Center
Abstract: <p>This paper explores the impact of the Sexual Consent Conference that was held in June of 2016 at Trent University. This conference was hosted by the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre. The conference took an inter-sectoral approach to discussing the complexity of sexual consent. It was funded by the Status of Women Canada and was a response to a needs assessment that was conducted by the… more
Full Text: Impact of Sexual Consent Education on Working Professionals Includes: Final Report By: Neeshali Adhya Host Organization: Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre Host Supervisor: Lisa Clarke Faculty Supervisor: Sharon Beaucage-Johnson Trent Community Research …
Education and Outreach at the Trent Vegetable Gardens Part 2
Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Roy, Emmanuelle, Creator (cre): Stapleton, Emma, Other (oth): Trent University Geography, Issuing body (isb): Trent Community Research Centre, Supporting host (sht): Trent Vegetable Gardens
Abstract: <p>This community-based research project evaluates the Trent Vegetable Gardens (TVG) and the effectiveness of their community outreach and educational programming. The current project is Part 2 of a three-part project, of which Part 1 was completed in 2016. The purpose of this project is to conduct an impact assessment of current educational programming at the TVG, which will identify… more
Full Text: Education and Outreach at the Trent Vegetable Gardens Part 2 Includes: Final Report By Emmanuelle Roy & Emma Stapleton Completed for: Trent Vegetable Gardens Supervising Professor: Heather Nicol Trent Community Research Centre Project Coordinator: David …