Horizons - Plenary 6 - Creative CER Methodologies Showcase

A creative CER methodology marathon with some of the most innovative and creative methodologies being used in community engaged research today. Fast paced and engaging, the ‘Pechakucha’ style of presentation is driven by strong images and laser-focused storytelling that will inspire our work in a myriad of ways. These presentations are moderated by Joanna Ashworth. Following the presentations is the reveal of the Horizons community mosaic and a roundtable discussion with the conference keynote speakers.

Presentation 1 - Trauma-Uninformed Design: Lessons Learned bringing together students and people with lived experience. Presenter: Caylee Raber, Director, Health Design Lab, Emily Carr University.

Presentation 2 - Loneliness and social connection: A community-engaged study with older adults using mixed visuals and traditional methods. Presenter: Callista Ottoni, PhD Candidate, Interdisciplinary Studies, University of British Columbia.

Presentation 3 - Applying Co-design as a Method of Community Engaged Research for developing public spaces. Presenter: Farinaz Rikhtehgaran, Masters Student, Gerontology, Simon Fraser University.

Presentation 4 - Collaborative Creation of a Logo for Untold Stories of True Strength. Presenters: Heidi Smith, Addictive Designs & Nance Cunningham, PhD student in Experimental Medicine at University of British Columbia.

Presentation 5 - Youth Language Warriors: Reclaiming Culture through Intergenerational Relationships and the
Arts. Presenters: Amanda Wager, Canada Research Chair in Community Engaged Research, Vancouver Island University & Noreen McHale, M,Ed., First Nations Independent High School teacher. Becky Thiessen, MCP, arc Research Centre Coordinator.

Presentation 6 - Urban for All: Street Skaters in Public Space and Beyond. Presenter: Jenna Aujla, Social Planner, Simon Fraser University.