Report

Social barriers to litterless lunches

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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
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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.

2011

The regional history of Peterborough County and the War of 1812

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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
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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 to its impacts on the local history.

2011

Trent Wildlife Sanctuary: history, uses and inhabitants

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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
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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 facility.

2011

An analysis to determine if people living with an intellectual disability are effectively and equally treated in the legal system

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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
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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.

2011

Employment assistance service program

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The main purpose of the evaluation is [sic] to look at the (EAS) program for Foreign Trained Professionals. The evaluation is [sic] to determine the success and relevance of the program in relation to: - [t]he milestones set out in the beginning and - [n]eeds expressed by clients participating in the program.

2007

Natural heritage policy and planning protection: analysis of official plans and municipal surveys in the Land Between

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The project's aim was to assess trends in Natural Heritage Planning and protection across the region of the Land Between; [sic] to gather information on review dates of Official Plans; as well as anecdotal data on development for comparisons across the region of the Land Between.

2007

Peterborough's designated heritage properties: a catalogue of sites

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This report will describe the project [sic] i completed as my contribution to laying the groundwork of the Kawartha Heritage Conservancy. The documented information of heritage and historically designated buildings in the City of Peterborough, Ontario was the step I contributed towards this detailed project.

2001

Poverty report

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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.

2011