Investigaytors
Investigaytors is a data-driven journey into community-based research.
This program is a joint effort undertaken by QTHC and NorQuest College that enables you to answer burning questions and become actively involved in local research. 2S/LGBTQIA+ community members attend weekly workshops where they learn about the principles of community-based research while engaging with a variety of related topics including anti-oppressive research approaches and arts-based methods. Participants work directly with representatives from a local community organization to co-create and co-conduct an applied research project that both serves our community while also meeting the research needs of a local 2S/LGBTQIA+ service provider.
Investigaytors is for folks without any previous research experience who wish to gain tangible skills, as well as those who already have research experience but want to contribute to projects that will benefit 2S/LGBTQIA+ people in their community.
About Investigaytors
Register for the Investigaytors Program
This seven-month program teaches best practices and methodologies for community-based research. Participants establish community connections while completing a series of modules that empower them to conduct their own original research.
Registration for Investigaytors is now full. You can still sign up for the waitlist below.
What to Expect
The program begins with a weekend kick-off that serves as an opportunity to learn about the program, network with fellow Investigaytors, and meet other 2S/LGBTQIA+ people in your community.
Next event date: TBA
After this orientation, participants will meet for weekly, two-hour workshops.
The kick-off event and the weekly meetings will be held in-person in downtown Edmonton at NorQuest College.
The Investigaytors program will involve hands-on research experience. Participants will contribute to a national study on 2S/LGBTQIA+ health with the Community-Based Research Centre as well as an original applied research project with the Pride Centre of Edmonton.
FAQ
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No prior research experience is required. We will teach you everything that you need to know!
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Participation in the Investigaytors program is free. Plus, snacks will be provided at all meetings!
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Most of the activities will be completed during the weekly meeting times. However, there will be options to contribute to the research project outside of the weekly meeting times (e.g., attending a data analysis session).
If you have any other questions, please contact QTHC’s Research and Evaluation Manager, Finn (he/they) at finn.st.dennis@ourhealthyeg.ca.
