Community-based research (CBR) takes place in community settings and involves community members as active participants in the design and/or in the implementation of research projects. Typically CBR involves a partnership between communities or community organizations and academic researchers.


CBR initiatives are action-oriented and intent on effecting real change through the policies and practices at local and regional levels.These principles shape the nature of the collaborative relationship, and ultimately guide the research design and choice of research methodologies. http://wellesleyinstitute.com/
The videos presented on this page represent some current conversations about CBR. Most of them are excerpts from presentations made at the CBR Symposium hosted by Douglas College in May 2008. Topics covered in the videos will appeal to both novice and experienced researchers. The modules address reasons to engage, evolution, current landscape in Canada, role of peer research and resources.

We kindly acknowledge the generous support from the Health and Learning Knowledge Centre , Canadian Council on Learning, which has made this project possible.