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The Libraries of Royal Roads University and Vancouver Island University collaboratively offer VIURRSpace to digitally preserve and showcase selected scholarly and creative works of the universities, together with special collections that represent the unique character of the region.
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Preparing for success : social worker experiences in remote and rural communities in British Columbia
(2023-03-24)This action-oriented research study explored the inquiry question: How might the Ministry of Children and Family Development focus on improving how social workers are prepared to work in remote and isolated communities ... -
Blue hydrogen co-generation as an energy vector for a sustainable future
(2023-03-21)Hydrogen has been identified as a potential energy vector to decarbonize future energy use. For hydrogen to fulfill its potential, it must be produced in sustainable ways such that economics, environmental, social, ... -
Developing a decision-making framework for leadership teams
(2023-03-02)The inquiry presented here explored the following key research question: How might The Next Institute identify essential components of a decisions-making framework (DMF) that will be used to support our leadership team in ... -
Urban residents' perception and behaviour of climate change in Tianjin, China
(2023-03-01)Engaging the public in climate action is necessary to support China's goal to achieve its ambitious carbon reduction commitment to address the climate crisis. By conducting an online survey, this research sampled Tianjin ... -
Knowledge, governance, and sustainability in the T'Sou-ke First Nation
(2023-02-21)This case-study explores the experience of the T’Sou-ke First Nation in their effort to implement their vision of self-sufficiency, sustainability, and cultural and environmental renewal using their traditional values and ... -
“You belong to everyone” : urban First Nations access to health services
(2023-02-17)The health status of Indigenous peoples in what is now known as Canada is a manifestation of its colonial systems. Legislation that defines Indigeneity, land base, resource allocation, and access to health supports perpetuate ... -
The opinions of BC’s public fishers on open net-pen salmon farms
(2023-02-03)In British Columbia (BC), there are 176,819 active resident anglers in the jurisdiction of BC’s Tidal Waters, the sport fishing industry creates revenues of $1.1 billion and employs 9,000 workers (BC Stats, 2018; Fisheries ... -
Bringing life to liver wellness through wisdom seeking conversations : conceptualizations of liver health with Indigenous communities
(2023-02-02)Hepatitis C disproportionately impacts Indigenous communities. Due to the predominantly Western biomedical approach and current health inequities stemming from historical and continued trauma, many community members do not ... -
[Book review] Public realm: The new makers handbook
(Planning Institute of British Columbia, 2023-02)Don Alexander reviews "Public realm: The new maker's handbook" by Michael A. von Hausen ([Victoria, B.C.]: Tellwell Talent, 2020). -
Assessing GBA+ as a tool for climate justice
(2023-01-31)In 2018, British Columbia’s (BC) provincial government released CleanBC, and in 2021 BC released the Roadmap to 2030, two cross-ministry efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build a green economy. While governments ... -
Circular economy & housing sustainability : opportunities and applications in BC
(2023-01-31)Housing sustainability is a significant component of sustainable development. Typical modern housing production has caused severe environmental problems, including massive resource consumption and waste generation. Current ... -
Local perceptions of bilingual education : examining local staff experiences of bilingual education at an Eastern Chinese international school
(2023-01-20)This research investigated Chinese teachers' perceptions of bilingual education through a post-colonial lens at an Eastern Chinese international school. I initially planned to ask the teachers about their experiences with ... -
From exploitation to education to efficacy : Indigenous experiences of motherhood
(2023-01-20)This dissertation explores the experiences of Indigenous women and their evolving feelings of parental efficacy while they attended a one-year post-secondary program for individuals who experienced sexual exploitation, as ... -
What do I do now? Church leader decision-making in response to complaints about one of their team member’s emotionally harmful behaviours
(2023-01-12)This phenomenological study explores the obstacles, motivations, supports and gaps church leaders identify as they make decisions when a complaint of emotional harm is submitted against another individual whom the leader ... -
Exploring homeowner wildfire mitigation adoption in British Columbia’s Cariboo Region
(2023-01-09)British Columbia must adapt to a rise in wildfire disasters. Homeowner wildfire mitigation should be a part of this adaptation and is advocated by FireSmart. However, adoption remains low. This qualitative research project ... -
Engaging not for profit leadership : community change in environmental sustainability
(2023-01-05)The following study is an action-oriented research project completed in partnership with a small not-for-profit organization in southern Alberta. Using a framework of constructivist ontology, two research methods, survey ... -
Teacher perceptions of factors associated with diverse classroom compositions
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)Classroom compositions have been dramatically shifting to include a wider range of cultural, linguistic, and developmental diversity. Research surrounding the professional learning sought by teachers to work in diverse ... -
Predicting current and future potential geographic distribution of the invasive dog-strangling vine (Vincetoxicum rossicum) in North America
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-01)V. rossicum has become increasingly invasive in North America and is particularly difficult to eradicate once introduced. A suitability model that assessed the likelihood of new invasions through analysis of predictive ... -
Using remote sensing imagery to map and quantify aspen mortality in NW Alberta
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-01)Land managers and researchers have documented a rapid decline in aspen health in western North America since the early 2000s, which has been linked to drought episodes combined with caterpillar defoliation outbreaks. As ... -
Exploring augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in the special education classroom
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023)The primary question that emerged from a thorough review of the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) literature related to school settings was how teachers can be provided with suggestions and resources for ...
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