Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa 2017 Biennial Conference Transformative Community Psychology Society for Community Research and Action June 21 - 24, 2017. Ottawa, Canada. Contents Words of Welcome WORDS OF WELCOME 2 Dear Biennial Participants, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5 Welcome to Ottawa and the University of Ottawa! The Centre for Research on Educational and SOCIAL AND SPECIAL EVENTS 6 Community Services at the University of Ottawa, in partnership with the Community Psychology Program and the Centre for Community Research, Learning, and Action at Wilfrid Laurier University, CONFERENCE BASICS 7 is honoured to host the 2017 Biennial Conference of the Society for Community Research and Action (SCRA). This first SCRA conference outside of the United States provides a tremendous opportunity MAPS 8 to feature the great transformative community research and action that is happening in Canada and around the world. DOWNTOWN OTTAWA 9 The 2017 Biennial Conference is occurring in the week before an important historical moment in UOTTAWA CAMPUS MAP 10 Canada – the 150th anniversary of Confederation on July 1st – so be on the lookout for events and festivities leading up to the big day. Wednesday, June 21st, the first day of the conference, is SOCIAL MEDIA 11 also Canada’s National Aboriginal Day, a celebration of the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of the nation’s Indigenous peoples. TUESDAY JUNE 20 11 The theme of the conference is “Transformative Community Psychology.” Much of Canada has enjoyed a progressive history on social issues, such as universal health care, health promotion, AT A GLANCE WEDNESDAY JUNE 21 12 early childhood interventions, immigration, and LGTBQ2 rights. However, this conference is also an opportunity to critically reflect on the many areas where further progress is needed, including addressing Canada’s colonial history and working toward compliance with the United Declaration AT A GLANCE THURSDAY JUNE 22 16 of Indigenous Rights. As we welcome our international colleagues, we hope that the 2017 Biennial Conference sessions will highlight and share ideas about those critical areas where and how community research and action can make a transformative impact. AT A GLANCE FRIDAY JUNE 23 20 We strongly support efforts to reduce our environmental footprint as a society and, thus, encourage you to consider your environmental impact as you travel to and participate in the conference. AT A GLANCE Consider actions such as car-sharing, bringing a re-usable water bottle, sorting waste, and other little SATURDAY JUNE 24 25 steps that together can make a big difference. PLENARIES 30 A few other things to keep in mind: » Late June weather in Ottawa is typically warm – averaging around 25°C or 77°F. There is also often SCRA AWARDS 31 a fair chance of rain so be prepared for that possibility. CONFERENCE PRESENTERS 34 » Please share your conference experiences on Twitter using the hashtag #SCRA2017. CONFERENCE PROGRAM » Make an effort to get into the community—walk around, visit local business, take advantage of different TUESDAY, JUNE, 20 55 tours, and join us for the social events on Thursday evening! » For the conference sessions at the nearby Shaw Centre, shuttle buses will be available from campus. CONFERENCE PROGRAM WEDNESDAY, JUNE, 21 55 Alternatively, it is a 10 minute walk from the University of Ottawa’s Social Sciences Building along Ottawa’s beautiful canal. CONFERENCE PROGRAM » If you are lost or require information, look for our volunteers wearing SCRA hats. THURSDAY, JUNE, 22 96 » Please be aware the conference is a scent-free environment. CONFERENCE PROGRAM FRIDAY, JUNE, 23 149 Have a wonderful time, and please let us know if you need anything! Your 2017 Local Biennial CONFERENCE PROGRAM Planning Committee, SATURDAY, JUNE, 24 242 John Sylvestre & Tim Aubry Manuel Riemer & Simon Coulombe Centre for Research on Educational and Centre for Community Research, Learning, and Action Community Services, uOttawa Wilfrid Laurier University 2 #SCRA2017 - 2017 Biennial Conference Transformative Community Psychology From the President of uOttawa June 21 - 24, 2017. Ottawa, Canada - #SCRA2017 3 Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences 4 #SCRA2017 - 2017 Biennial Conference Transformative Community Psychology Acknowledgements Biennial Planning Committee The planning committee acknowledges the invaluable support offered by the Centre for Research on Educational Co-Chairs » John Sylvestre and Tim Aubry. University of Ottawa and Community Services in the planning and hosting of the 2017 SCRA Biennial conference. » Manuel Riemer and Simon Coulombe. Wilfrid Laurier University Thank you to community partners and sponsors: University of Ottawa » Virginie Cobigo Gold » Elisa Romano » Canadian Psychological Association » Alejandro Gomez » Office of the Vice Dean of Research Faculty of Social Sciences, uOttawa » Alexia Polillo » Office of the Vice President of Research, uOttawa » Nick Kerman » Pacifica Graduate Institute » Aia Hassan » Jennifer Rae Silver » Oxford University Press » Jonathan Samosh » » Alyssa Louw University of Ottawa School of Psychology » Rebecca Cherner Bronze » Student Coordinators Binghamton University » Casey Fulford » Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Science » Konrad Czechowski » Wilfrid Laurier University Office of Research Services Wilfrid Laurier We would like to acknowledge that the land on which » Carlos Luis Zatarain we gather for this conference is traditional unceded » Ellis Furman Algonquin territory. » Laine Bourassa Special thanks to » Jean Hill » Rachel Storace WiFi @ uOttawa: » Kayla St-Jean and Fiby Labib » Nathalie Saumure SSID guOttawa » Francine Lavack No password necessary, a device should connect automatically once the network is selected. We would also like to thank all reviewers and volunteers for their hard work. There will also be free wifi at the Shaw Centre lobby. June 21 - 24, 2017. Ottawa, Canada - #SCRA2017 5 Social and Special Events TUESDAY JUNE 20 Women’s Night Out. 7:00 to 9:00 pm @ Cafe Nostalgica Policy Workshop, 1:00 to 5:00 pm FRIDAY JUNE 23 FSS 4006. Pre-conference workshop offered by the SCRA Policy Committee Outdoor Yoga. 8:30 am to 9:30 am WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 Enjoy an hour-long outdoor yoga session led by a certified instructor. Yogis of all abilities are welcome! Where: The lawn outside of Tabaret Hall on Lessons learned from the implementation of Housing First: campus (550 Cumberland St). Just show up! Bring your own mat or towel A conversation with Sam Tsemberis, 10:30-11:45 am if you have one. Contact: Alyssa Louw [email protected] The conversation session will provide the audience an opportunity to hear Awards - Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social from Dr. Sam Tsemberis, recipient of the 2016 APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Independent Practice and founder of “Pathways Housing Justice. 1:00 to 2:15 pm First”, a transformative approach for ending chronic homelessness. In the Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice. Fauteux Hall 147 session that will use an interview format, Dr. Tsemberis will talk about how he has used community psychology methods to scale up Housing First in Banquet. 6:30pm to 11:00pm. Shaw Centre countries throughout the world. Location: FSS 1400. THURSDAY JUNE 22 SATURDAY JUNE 24 Group Run, 7AM Tour of Parliament . 9:30 am to 11am We will do a 5km loop along the Rideau Canal and the Ottawa River Learn about Canada’s history and political system. Meet at the Centennial pathways. Meet outside of the FSS building. Free No registration required. Flame on Parliament Hill at 9:20am Please register in advance – spaces Contact: Jennifer Rae [email protected] are limited! Contact: Rebecca Cherner [email protected] Ottawa Walking Tour, 2:30 pm to 4 pm A free self-guided group walking tour through Ottawa’s historic downtown with the “Canada’s Capital Walking Tour” app! Meet outside of the FSS building. No registration required. Contact: Jonathan Samosh [email protected] AVAILABLE FROM OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS TO ORDER YOUR COPY, VISIT OUP.COM/US ENTER PROMO CODE ASPROMP8 AT CHECKOUT TO SAVE 30% 3 6 #SCRA2017 - 2017 Biennial Conference Transformative Community Psychology Conference Basics Emergency Contact Information Meals » University of Ottawa Protection Services All meals at the University of Ottawa will be served in the main lobby of the Faculty of Social Sciences Building (FSS) and in room FSS 4007. The » Non-emergency: 613-562-5499 majority of meals will be served in the main first floor lobby of the Faculty of » Emergency: 613-562-5411 Social Sciences building, and a smaller proportion in FSS 4007. Protection Services security guards are trained in first aid, have a All meals catering to special dietary requirements served at the University defibrillator, and know the campus thoroughly. They are able to assess the of Ottawa will be served in the first floor main lobby of the Faculty of Social severity of the emergency and communicate the information effectively to Sciences building. the emergency services. » Vegetarian and vegan boxed lunches will be labelled, but they will not have Ottawa Police, Ambulance, Fire: 911 participant names on boxes General Information » Participants with allergies and/or other dietary restrictions (i.e., not just vegan or vegetarian) will have boxed lunches labelled with their names. Information about the City of Ottawa and conference FAQs can be found on (NOTE: this is only applicable to attendees who registered before June 9th) the Biennial Website. Every year, we work hard to be a greener conference, so we minimize the » Meals for those with allergies and/or other dietary restrictions will all be use of paper. The full program and other interactive functions are available in served on the first floor location, not in FSS4007 an application for smartphones and tables. Meals at the Shaw Centre will be served in the rooms in which the The name of the app is SCRA 2017 Biennial. For more information, conference will be held on a given day (all on the second floor of the search for the app on your phone or tablet, and/or go to building).