The Knowledge Mobilization Cycle, adapted from the Co-produced Pathway to Impact (Phipps et al. 2016), illustrates that research impact occurs when university researchers collaborate with non-academic partners who produce the products, policies, and services that have impacts on the lives of end beneficiaries.
This study was led by the Queer Seniors of Saskatchewan (QSoS), a non-profit organization for 2SLGBTQ+ older adults that focuses on improving the quality of life for queer older adults across the province. The collected data was provided to the Social Innovation Lab (SIL) on Gender and Sexuality at the University of Saskatchewan. SIL worked in collaboration with QSoS to develop this report.
A quick and straightforward guide to all of the pronoun FAQs. Including: What are pronouns? Why are pronouns important? How do I use pronouns?
Community-led research and community-based research may sound similar but there are several key differences. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the key elements that distinguish community-led research.
2SLGBTQI+ organizations are systematically underfunded, despite offering crucial social services. To address these concerns, the Enchanté Network partnered with the Social Innovation Lab to author a paper outlining recommendations on how funders can make their grant-making process more accessible to 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
A practical guide to operating a legal name and gender marker change clinic for Two Spirit, trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming (2STNBGN) people.
Ambit is a course on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace, delivered through a series of four modules. Ambit invites participants to consider diverse perspectives and to develop skills and behaviours that increase positive participation in society. The Social Innovation Lab was asked to assist with evaluating the pilot and moving the United Way toward being able to evaluate and monitor the program independently.
There are a wide range of centres, labs, and initiatives aimed at supporting community- engaged research, each with a unique focus and scope. Through this scan, we recognize that the proposed Social Innovation Lab (SIL) will provide needed focus on gender and sexuality, as well as a focus on knowledge mobilization.
