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In sight: MOVING Filipino Canadians into leadership?
(2022-01-17)My dissertation by portfolio introduces a practical framework outlining how Filipino Canadians (FC) can move into elected government positions (using MOVER as an acronym for the multistage process). Although FC are one of ... -
Examining change responsiveness in healthcare and the frontline leader at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
(2022-01-14)This thesis used an action engaged research methodology to cocreate actionable strategies that the senior leadership team at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance can use to support their staff in future change initiatives. This ... -
Urban Indigenous Two-Spirit womxn’s experiences with ceremony : a journey of witnessing, reflection, and convergence through story
(2022-01-12)The imposition of Western patriarchal norms on Indigenous peoples has created strict notions of gender binaries that categorize individuals as either male or female. This imposed binary has impacted how Indigenous womxn ... -
Police surviving and thriving following emotional trauma
(2022-01-10)In 2015, the Province of British Columbia (BC) focussed on treating and improving the mental health and well-being of first responders (BC First Responders Mental Health, 2021). At this time, the Nelson Police Department ... -
How gender-mainstreamed spatial programming in emergency shelters can mitigate gender-based violence against women following disaster events
(2021-12-23)There is a notable trend of gender-based violence rates increasing against women following disasters. A lack of adequate shelter is a contributing factor that exacerbates this social issue. A lack of the consideration of ... -
A visual narrative inquiry of paramedic identity in Alberta
(2021-12-20)Paramedics in Alberta have experienced several significant changes to their profession starting with the homogenization of municipal Emergency Medical Services (EMS) departments into a provincial healthcare model in 2009, ... -
Talking each other home: leadership and cultural safety in MAiD
(2021-12-20)Set against the backdrop of increased accessibility to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) across Canada, and an emerging sense of urgency around addressing racism in health care in BC, this First-Person Action Research ... -
Youth and Public Transit (Evidence Brief)
(2021-12-15)This two page evidence brief summarizes recent (2010-2021) literature related to youth and public transit. Major themes include demand, barriers, youth advocacy, various types of passes (i.e., U-PASS, free or reduced-fares), ... -
Free and Reduced-fare Public Transit for Youth (Evidence Brief)
(2021-12-15)This two page evidence brief summarizes the academic literature and media reports of free and fare-reduced public transit for youth. Motivations, Canadian initiatives, and assessment of programs are considered. -
Youth and Public Transit: A Knowledge Synthesis of Recent Publications
(2021-12-15)Historically, youth (13-25) have been one of the most active user groups of public transit in Canada, accounting for one-third of ridership nation-wide, and up to two-thirds in cities such as Moose Jaw, SK and Red Deer, ... -
Advancing community safety in, on, and around the water
(2021-12-10)Adhering to the Royal Roads University Research Ethics Policy, this thesis studied the research question, How might aquatic professionals advance their commitment to keep communities safe in, on, and around the water? In ... -
Distribution and bioaccessibility of metals in soils in public parks in peri-urban Calgary
(2021-12-03)The concentrations and bioaccessibility of metals in peri-urban area of Calgary, Alberta, were assessed. Soil sampling was performed at 48 locations in public parks and playgrounds in peri-urban areas around the City of ... -
Homeless encampments, hotels, and equitable access to public space: Advancing change towards socially sustainable post-pandemic public spaces in Victoria, British Columbia
(VIU Press, 2021-12)This case study will critically examine lessons learned during COVID-19 to inform how we advance change towards socially sustainable public spaces. Through the lens of equity, access to public space for vulnerable populations ... -
[Book review] The good ancestor: A radical prescription for long-term thinking
(Planning Institute of British Columbia, 2021-12)Review of The good ancestor: A radical prescription for long-term thinking by Roman Krznaric. -
Innovative leisure practices: Cases as conduits between theory and practice
(VIU Press, 2021-12)The World Leisure Centre of Excellence (WLCE) at Vancouver Island University is privileged to share its fifth volume of case studies, as part of the Innovative Leisure Practices series. The series aims to provide a forum ... -
Achieving sustainability through adaptive reuse strategies: Beijing 798 Arts District demonstrates the power of cultural and creative industry
(VIU Press, 2021-12)This case study demonstrates how an obsolete military factory complex, which manufactured weapon components in the industrialization period, was developed into a center of contemporary art as an example of urban renewal ... -
The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity: A case study
(VIU Press, 2021-12)This case study will explore how the Banff Centre addresses truth and reconciliation to work towards social sustainability through its creative arts programs and community development practices. This case study will use ... -
Leisure as a cutting edge innovation to increase self-determination and personal resilience
(VIU Press, 2021-12)This chapter discusses the leisure-based innovation, known as Recovery Camp (RC), from the perspective of the developing evidence base on RC’s role in offering leisure-based challenge, support, and facilitation of participant's ... -
Measuring the value of varsity athletics through student retention and the balanced scorecard strategy
(VIU Press, 2021-12)This case study attempts to determine the value of student athletic programs at Canadian universities, using Vancouver Island University (VIU) as a reference case. First, the study compares Canadian varsity athletics to ... -
Exploring culinary experiences of visitors in temporary settings: the case of pop-up restaurants
(VIU Press, 2021-12)In recent years, novel and innovative ways to accommodate diners and visitors’ desire for new experiences have emerged (Warnaby & Shi, 2018). Pop-up restaurants are indicative of this growing trend to provide an appealing ...
