Trent Centre for Community Based Education

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are some of the most hazardous materials workers may be exposed to. This study reviewed the health effects of toluene, benzene, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) and epichlorohydrin (ECH).

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.

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.

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.

In 2009, individuals and organizations in the Peterborough community came together to form a Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration. The purpose of this Council is to help enhance the existing working relationships between the public, private, social service, and the third sector partners in our area in order to foster an integration of immigrants in our community.