The Knowledge Exchange: A Partnership-in-Action Podcast
Exploring the multi-faceted applications and influences of social work research, The Knowledge Exchange: A Partnership-in-Action Podcast highlights community-university partnerships. With social work scholars at the University of British Columbia and community partners, join us as we delve into what it means to practice community engagement and knowledge exchange and mobilization.
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Introducing The Knowledge Exchange: A Partnership-in-Action Podcast
Dr. Barbara Lee, Host, introduces our new podcast called The Knowledge Exchange: A Partnership-in-Action Podcast which highlights community-engaged partnerships. This season will showcase the inspiring work within and outside the University of British Columbia’s School of Social Work. We have an incredible line-up of faculty members and their community partners who will share their projects and the impact of their joint work together. Stay tuned!
School of Social Work Elder Scholar, Dr. Richard Vedan
Dr. Vedan reflects on his journey from the military to academia, discussing intergenerational trauma, systemic inequities, Indigenous identity, and efforts toward community resilience and equity in Canada.
School of Social Work Director, Dr. Lea Caragata & Centre for Family Equity, Executive Director, Vivica Ellis
Vivica Ellis and Dr. Lea Caragata highlight how their participatory research addresses family poverty in BC. The participation of women and gender-diverse peer researchers allows a greater understanding of the diverse experiences of lone mothers.
School of Social Work PhD Candidate, Karen Wong & IDEA Lab, the Family Member, Lily Wong
Karen Wong and Lily Wong discuss their experiences collaborating on research projects at the UBC IDEA Lab related to aging and dementia in different settings, such as long-term care and the hospital.
School of Social Work Professor Emeritus, Dr. Tim Stainton & Inclusion BC, Executive Director, Karla Verschoor
Dr. Tim Stainton and Karla Verschoor discuss their work advancing inclusion for individuals with disabilities in British Columbia. They reflect on the evolution of the Institute and share a series of research and practice projects aimed at fostering greater inclusion.
School of Social Work Assistant Professor, Dr. Barbara Lee & PhD Candidate, Michelle Kane & BC Ministry of Children and Family Development, Strategic Policy and Research, Peter Rudiak-Gould & Shea Karst
Dr. Barbara Lee and Michelle O’Kane, course instructor for UBC School of Social Work, are joined by Shea Karst, Research Coordinator at MCFD, and Dr. Peter Rudiak-Gould, Manager of Research at MCFD. Together, they discuss the innovative partnership between the UBC School of Social Work and the Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD) which is centred around a Masters of Social Work research and evaluation course that engages students in meaningful applied social research.
School of Social Work Assistant Professor, Dr. Barbara Lee & Fairness for Children Raised by Relatives President, Shari Monsma & Vice President, Gail Moilliet
In this episode, Dr. Barbara Lee talks with Shari Monsma (President) and Gail Moilliet (Vice President) of Fairness for Children Raised by Relatives – a 100% volunteer-run non-profit society made up of kinship caregivers who advocate for equitable rights and support for the children in their care. They discuss the ongoing process of collaboration, developing research evidence to advocate for equitable kinship care support, and how this work has generated new opportunities and ideas.
School of Social Work Assistant Professor, Dr. Barbara Lee & Professor, Dr. Miu Chung Yan & MOSAIC Senior Manager, Settlement and Integration Program, Adrienne Bale
Dr. Barbara Lee, Dr. Miu Chung Yan, and Adrienne Bale discuss the Innovative BC Settlement Case Management Service Model Project, which aims to support new members of Canadian society to fully participate and contribute to society in a meaningful way. Led by MOSAIC, nine settlement service organizations (SSOs) and a research team from the University of British Columbia collaboratively conducted a baseline study of existing case management service, developed, implemented and tested a new model, namely the Collaborative Case Management Service Model over a 2-year period.
School of Social Work Assistant Professor of Teaching, Antoine Coulombe & Community Leader, Lama Mugabo
Antoine Coulombe, Assistant Professor of Teaching at the UBC School of Social Work, and Lama Mugabo, community planner and Founding Director of Building Bridges with Rwanda, discuss their collaborative work in education focused on community organizing and participatory learning. Their efforts aim to help students build reciprocal and respectful relationships with communities, with students gradually expressing their understanding of these relationships through their own actions.
School of Social Work Assistant Professor, Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim & Deputy Registrar of Student Affairs, Kenya Medical Training College, Dr. Grace Mwangi
Dr. Grace Mwangi, a health psychologist and addiction specialist at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) in Nairobi, and Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, an Assistant Professor at the UBC School of Social Work and a Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar, reflect on their five-year partnership between UBC and KMTC. Grace and Mohamed discuss their global mental health course and the global South-North knowledge exchanges based on their collaboration, highlighting how transnational cooperation is advancing mental health education and practice.
School of Social Work Associate Professor, Dr. Christiana Bratiotis, Department of Psychology Professor, Dr. Sheila Woody & Lookout Housing + Health Society, Director of Operations – Vancouver Region, Jana Sasaki
Coming together, Jana and Drs. Bratiotis and Woody discuss their multidisciplinary collaboration and the development of the Home Environment Assessment Tool for Hoarding (HEATH). Their conversation highlights the importance of knowledge exchanges which advances the practice and scholarship on hoarding and decluttering.
