Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
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An exploration on immigrant entrepreneurship in Peterborough: an analysis of business resources and the applicability of broader trends
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Dirmeitis, Mary, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies, Supporting host (sht): New Canadians Centre
An investigation into the treatment of child sexual assault/abuse in the Peterborough area
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Barnet, Christine, Supporting host (sht): Boost Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention, Other (oth): Trent University Forensics, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education
Abstract: <p>Each year thousands of children are victimized by crimes of sexual assault/abuse and significantly affected by the consequences that stem from suffering this form of trauma. Not only [sic] is important for these children to receive treatment, but it is imperative that the treatment received is effective.</p>
Local food business retention and expansion: by Mary Coulas
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Coulas, Mary, Supporting host (sht): Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation, Other (oth): Trent University Department of Political Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Gamiing Nature Centre: wetlands traveling exhibit
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): MacDonald, Candice, Creator (cre): Brown, Caroline, Creator (cre): Page, Laura, Creator (cre): Norman, Leigh, Supporting host (sht): Gamiing Nature Centre, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education
Abstract: <p>The purpose of this project was to develop and create a design manual that will be used to construct an interactive traveling exhibit for Gamiing Nature Centre. Approaches used to gather information on components of effective exhibits and content for the exhibit included textual analysis, oral interviews, and critical analysis of existing exhibits.</p>
Community-based education: the effects of TCCBE and U-links projects on host organizations and communities
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): McDermott, Alicia, Creator (cre): Phan, Linh, Creator (cre): Queeley, Maritza, Creator (cre): Ryan, Claire, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education, Supporting host (sht): U-Links, Other (oth): Trent University International Development Studies
Abstract: <p>Despite the popularity of community-based education (CBE), the effects of CBE projects on host organizations and their targeted communities have not been well examined. The Trent Centre for Community Based Education (TCCBE) and U-links have facilitated more than 1000 projects since the 1990s in [sic] Peterborough and Haliburton area [sic].</p>
No-sweat: globalization, neoliberalism and social movements
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Bell, Bianca, Other (oth): Trent University Politics, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG), Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education
TRACKS 2011
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Defosse, Joanne, Supporting host (sht): Trent Alumni Association, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Indigenous Studies
Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre community counseling model: the empowerment umbrella
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Scocchia, Alicia, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, Other (oth): Trent University Forensics, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
The community bake oven feasibility study: a report on establishing a community outdoor bake oven in Peterborough, Ontario
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Brockest, Evan, Supporting host (sht): Community Opportunity Innovation Network, Other (oth): Trent University Envrionmental Resources Studies Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education
Abstract: <p>The results of this survey were, by and large, successful - a point that is well illustrated by the high number of respondents that the survey received. A total of 44 individuals participated in the survey, with response rates varying according to each respective professional category.</p>
Urban ecology centre scan and summary: background research for the prospective Peterborough Urban Ecology Center
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): McCullogh, Emily, Creator (cre): Salmon, Brianna, Creator (cre): Ecclestone, Andrew, Creator (cre): Savelle, Rob, Creator (cre): Knopp, Jennie, Other (oth): Trent University Envrionmental and Resource Studies, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Green-Up, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Poverty report
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Cameron, Katherine, Other (oth): Trent University Sociology Dept, Supporting host (sht): Community Development Council Durham, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>People living in poverty experience stigma in their everyday lives. They are often mistreated by their family, friends and strangers. Their experiences range from quiet disapproval to outright physical violence. </p>
An analysis to determine if people living with an intellectual disability are effectively and equally treated in the legal system
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Cox, Blain, Creator (cre): Hopkins, Laurel, Other (oth): Trent University Forensics, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Community Living Peterborough
Abstract: <p>The purpose of this research was to determine if there were any deficiencies in the legal system when interacting with individuals living with intellectual disabilities and if the Peterborough legal community would benefit from support from Community Living Peterborough. From the analysis, a list of recommendations was proposed to improve the interaction between these two systems.</p… more
Trent Wildlife Sanctuary: history, uses and inhabitants
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Downard, Amanda, Supporting host (sht): Camp Kawartha, Other (oth): Trent University Forensics, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Trent Wildlife Sanctuary
Abstract: <p>Camp Kawartha Environment Centre is a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to educating the public of Peterborough County on the importance of environmental education, sustainable living and alternative energy. The educators of the Environment Centre have requested that secondary research be compiled on the Trent Wildlife Sanctuary, the section of land that surrounds the… more
The regional history of Peterborough County and the War of 1812
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Hayes, Nathaniel, Creator (cre): Rajabali, Aleysha, Supporting host (sht): Lang Pioneer Village, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education
Abstract: <p>In keeping with Lang Pioneer Village's mission statement of preserving, promoting and authentically recreating the rural history of the Peterborough County, this project has documented the historical connection between the area and the War of 1812. Though the Peterborough area was not the site of any recorded acts during the conflict, several questions have been answered in regards… more
Social barriers to litterless lunches
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Trotter, Alexandra, Creator (cre): Lentini, Melissa, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Green-Up, Other (oth): Trent University Geography, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education
Abstract: <p>This research project is one of the first studies of litterless lunch programs in Ontario schools. Our research project was done in conjunction with Peterborough Green-Up, an environmentally friendly community organization, who enlisted our assistance for this research.</p>
Evaluation tools for transition housing program
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Dale, Allison, Other (oth): Trent University Forensic Science, Supporting host (sht): City of Peterborough, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education
Abstract: <p>Homelessness is a serious problem in North America today. In 1990, women comprised between 15% and 29% of the homeless population and are steadily increasing because of multiple economic, historic and political factors.</p>
The use of social media in museums
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Whelan, Rebecca, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Museum and Archives, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education
Abstract: <p>This report outlines the use of social media in museums. The report covers the reasons to use social media in a museum setting, effective social media usage, barriers to the usage of social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook, and tools that can be used to monitor the impact of social media.</p>
Photo-mapping of the urban fringe
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Tinney, Cora, Creator (cre): Urbanowicz, Nicole, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Heritage Conservancy, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>This project examines current development pressures on areas in the rural-urban fringe within Cavan Monaghan Township. A selection of photographs were taken within the villages of Millbrook, Cavan and Fraserville in an effort to document the visual character of the township prior to future development.</p>
Older Workers Project: Employer Experiences
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Supporting host (sht): Trent Applied Social Research Laboratory, Creator (cre): Bates, Kimberly A, Creator (cre): Law, Alan, Creator (cre): Dewan, Tarun, Supporting host (sht): The Workforce Development Board, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University
Abstract: <p>This report presents the main results from the qualitative and exploratory study of Employer experiences of the aging workforce in the manufacturing and health care sectors in the Peterborough area during 2010-11. The purpose of the study was to identify the challenges and opportunities confronted by organizations employing older workers, and navigating the challenges of a labour pool… more
Oral histories of immigrants in Peterborough
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Barratt, Caitlin, Supporting host (sht): New Canadians Centre, Other (oth): Trent University Sociology Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The purpose of this project was to document the oral histories of immigrants in the Peterborough area. It was designed to increase awareness of Peterborough's vibrant immigrant community and to shed light on their experiences since arriving in Canada.</p> more
Building the Four Pillars: approaches for meaningful and effective community participation in the Peterborough Drug Strategy's consultation process
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Phillips, Christopher Chang-Yen, Creator (cre): Cockburn, Amanda, Creator (cre): Kidd, Marissa, Creator (cre): Knight, Jennifer, Other (oth): Trent University International Development Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough County-City Health Unit (PCCHU)
Abstract: <p>The Peterborough Drug Strategy Task Force is in the process of developing a community based consultation strategy, with the purpose of developing a relevant and evidenced based drug strategy for Peterborough. The purpose of this report is to review available existing community consultations in Ontario linked to the development of a community drug strategy, and to compile research on… more
A heritage network: preserving the cultural landscape of the Trent-Severn Waterway
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Burrows, Dylan, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Heritage Conservancy, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies
Phase 1 of Peterborough and Lakefield Community Police Service evaluation of Values, Influences and Peers program
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Kovach, Katrina, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough and Lakefield Community Police Service, Other (oth): Trent University Sociology Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education
A plan for heritage conservation in the Township of Cavan-Monaghan
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Golloher, Kyle, Creator (cre): Kemp, Carl, Creator (cre): Sackrider, Jim, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Heritage Conservancy, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental and Resources Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education
Abstract: <p>Heritage planning in the Township of Cavan-Monaghan currently lacks momentum. In order to involve the general public, awareness of heritage preservation and assets are essential. To best interest the public, the economical and aesthetical benefits of a good heritage preservation strategy have been deemed a necessity by the current [sic] however small heritage committee of Cavan-Monaghan… more
Experimental eradication of an invasive exotic vine in the Trent University Nature Areas: ecological implications for the management of Dog-Strangling Vine (vincetoxicum rossicum)
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Pinder, Kieran, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Trent Nature Areas, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental and Resource Studies
Abstract: <p>The Nature Areas Committee at Trent University oversees the natural heritage of the campus, and is committed to including students in community-based research projects which involve scientific experimental design projects. The experiment described here on out deals wih restoration management of natural areas on the campus of Trent University and particularly focuses on introduced, non-… more
Experimental eradication of invasive plant species: a laboratory report presented to Dr. Tom Whillans in [sic] Trent Centre for Community-Based Education 3830 Y
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Crowell, Gail L, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Trent Nature Areas, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental and Resource Studies
Abstract: <p>Trent Nature Areas are community based recreational areas and members of the community have expressed a concern with the proliferation of Rhamnus cathartica, commonly known as the Common Buckthorn or alias European Buckthorn. To address this invasion problem, we evaluated three methods of eradication for their effectiveness: glyphosate herbicide [sic] cut and pull and cut and cover.</… more
Popular Education Evaluation for ORCA
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Faught, Peter, Supporting host (sht): Otonabee Region Conservation Authority, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Biology Dept
Older Worker Stories
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Supporting host (sht): Trent Applied Social Research Laboratory, Creator (cre): Law, Alan, Creator (cre): Bailey, Suzanne, Creator (cre): Coughlan, Rory, Creator (cre): Reker, Gary, Creator (cre): Struthers, James, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University
Abstract: <p>This report presents the main results from the qualitative and exploratory study of the sustainability of manufacturing and health care workers 55+ in the Peterborough area during 2010. The purpose of the study was to identify and investigate labour market challenges and opportunities confronted by workers at the back end of their careers when work-time is extending, responsibilities are… more
Experiences of intimate partner violence: male and female victimization and help seeking
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Vasilaros, Angelique, Supporting host (sht): John Howard Society of Peterborough, Other (oth): Trent University Women's Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education
The Greater Peterborough Area community vitality indicator project
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Chung, Melissa, Creator (cre): Barke Doka, Jesse, Creator (cre): McNamara, Emma, Creator (cre): Robinson, Julia, Supporting host (sht): Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough, Other (oth): Trent University International Development Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Research
Abstract: <p>The collaborative work undertaken constitutes preliminary research to determine the availability of data and information to successfully carry out a Vital Sign report for the Greater Peterborough Area. The goal of this report is to survey the amount and types of relevant information and data that is available for both the city and county of Peterborough.</p>
Discovering the health of the people of Peterborough during the 1830s using the ledgers of Doctor Hutchison
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Bowman, Anne-Marie, Other (oth): Trent University Forensics, Supporting host (sht): Hutchison House Museum, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education
Abstract: <p>Doctor Hutchison was Peterborough's first resident Doctor which made him an important historical figure. Thus his house has been turned into a museum. His ledgers containing information from 1830-1839 were analyzed to assess what treatments he was giving people, what diseases these treatments were linked to, and their cultural, social and historical significance.</p> more
Documenting Mohawk language loss and renewal: for Kawennakatste Mohawk language arts
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Collis, Sue, Other (oth): Trent University Cultural Studies, Supporting host (sht): Kawennakatste Mohawk Language Arts, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education
Abstract: <p>This project documents Aboriginal language loss and contemporary re-vitalization efforts within the Tyendinaga, Mohawk Territory. The significance of Aboriginal language retention and usage, for individuals and organizations invested in re-vitalization efforts, is explored and documented in a short film.</p>
Laws and legalities of technology based cyber crimes
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Fournier, Eric, Other (oth): Trent University Forensic Science, Supporting host (sht): Tekdesk, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education
Abstract: <p>Working with Tekdesk in Peterborough, the purpose of the research was to determine all the current laws and legalities of Canadian law and where we, as Canadians, stand compared to similarly developed countries. This report contains the current research of important Canadian Laws as found in the Criminal Code, refined by relevant case law as found on canlii.org.</p>
A guidebook for land managers: protecting species at risk
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Faught, Peter, Supporting host (sht): Otonabee Region Conservation Authority, Other (oth): Trent University Biology, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
History of the computer and the Jacquard loom: HIST 3900
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Eggleton, Louise, Supporting host (sht): Lang Pioneer Village, Other (oth): Trent University History Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community Based Education