Resources Archive
Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on life and learning experiences of indigenous and non-Indigenous university and college students in Ontario, Canada: a qualitative study
May 8, 2023
The Cost of COVID is a mixed methods study exploring the social and emotional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on families, youth, and urban Indigenous People. The present analysis was completed using a subset of qualitative data including Spryng.io micronarrative stories from students in college and university, as well as in-depth interviews from service providers providing services to students.
An Intersectional Analysis of Chinese International Students’ Experiences in Postsecondary Institutions in British Columbia
May 8, 2023
While there is currently a lack of exploratory studies on international students’ (IS) experiences of challenges in their host institutions, little research has examined their experiences from sociocultural context-based standpoints. This study fills this gap by examining the daily lived experiences of Chinese postsecondary IS in BC through the lens of intersectionality.
Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy (2023-2026)
Toronto's Infant, Child, and Youth Mental Health Sector
February 14, 2023
Infant, child, and youth mental health agencies in the city of Toronto have formed a task force to develop a multi-year strategy to address anti-Black racism in the sector. The goal of the project is to ensure that the sector honours its promise to end anti-Black racism and provide culturally responsive programs and services which help Black infants, children, and youth thrive. The Anti-Black Racism Task Force is comprised of staff from a cross-section of agencies in Toronto.
Evaluating Indigenous Needs on Ontario Post-Secondary Campuses
March 16, 2023 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM EST
In this webinar, we invite Megan VanEvery, Indigenous Post-Secondary Knowledge and Research Lead at CICMH, to present the results of the Centre’s recent needs assessment for Indigenous staff and students in Ontario. Come hear about the barriers facing Indigenous students in accessing mental health services, Indigenous-specific mental health supports available on campus, as well as student and staff perspectives on how services can be improved. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period.
Visualizing queer spaces: LGBTQ students and the traditionally heterogendered institution
December 6, 2022
This study explores how LGBTQ college students experience campus climate at a Midwest Urban Public institution, through a framework of the traditionally heterogendered institution (THI).
Trans University Students’ Access to Facilities: The Limits of Accommodation
December 6, 2022
This article examines the results of a survey of 54 trans students in two major universities in Ontario in order to evaluate participants' access to on-campus facilities.
Social support, discrimination, and Self-Esteem in LGBTQ + high school and Post-Secondary students
December 6, 2022
This article draws on data from the OutLook Study in Waterloo Region, Ontario, and examines discrimination and social support among high school and post-secondary students.
Depression and Attempted Suicide among LGBTQ College Students: Fostering Resilience to the Effects of Heterosexism and Cisgenderism on Campus
December 6, 2022
This study investigates a national sample of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and trans students to determine the association between mental health and microaggressions, victimization, psychological resilience, pride, and outness.
Toward Intersectional Identity Perspectives on Disability and LGBTQ Identities in Higher Education
December 6, 2022
While little has been published on the intersections of disability and queer identity among post-secondary students, this article proposes 5 intersectional identity perspectives based on semi-structured interviews with university students who identify as LGBTQ and have a disability.