Enhancing Citizenship...What We Are Learning
Guest article by our main researchers on Project Citizenship, Nancy Spencer-Cavaliere, PhD and Bethan Kingsley PhD Candidate, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta
U of A design student prototypes new ways to increase community engagement
Citizenship and Mental Health: Guest Article by Michael Rowe
Dr. Michael Rowe of Yale University wrote this article for Project Citizenship to further our learning about supporting citizenship of marginalized populations.
Fall 2014 Citizen Action Hall
Fall 2014, citizens with disabilities, University of Alberta Community Service-Learning students, & Skills Society support workers created geocache boxes.
Guide to Visual Storytelling
Our resident PhD student, Alexandra Duncan, has compiled this handy Guide to Visual Storytelling, which provides useful information and tips on how to document stories about people, whether you're making a video or just snapping a few photos.
Making Our Mark Opening Reception at City Hall
Project Citizenship Making our Mark exhibition opening reception City Hall June 22. Citizens with disabilities, SNAP Artists, and UofA Anthropology students
Disability and Social Movements
University of Alberta Anthropology Professor Kathleen Lowrey, wrote this article exploring the relationship between the disability rights movement and the social movements that have come before it
Video: Project Citizenship Creative Think Tank Process
Project Citizenship shares their creative think tank process they've been experimenting with over the last 3 years.
The Power of Visual Stories
Carmen Norris, MA researched the power of story to convey messages of inclusion and citizenship of people with disabilities that fly in the face of conventional wisdom
Citizen Think Tanks: Supporting Relevant Creativity In The Social Sector
Intersecting Design thinking, creative problem solving, and the social sector to support better quality of life of marginalized populations
Relating Good Quality of Life and The Habits of Happy People
We might some interesting links between habits of happy people and what supports good quality of life of people with disabilities.
Animation made by U of A students about The Citizen Action Hall
Produced entirely by University of Alberta Community Service-Learning student Alicia Guennette and Hassina Fazli.
Video of the Citizenship Art Exhibition at SNAP gallery
Project Citizenship show at the SNAP Gallery in Edmonton. The Art Exhibition presented the stories of the engaged citizenships of people with disabilities.
SKILLS Think Tank
Cool Think Tank last Wednesday with SKILLS thought leaders, a U of A researcher and guest Chris Hayduk from C.R.U.D. Community Response to Urban Disorder (CRUD) is a not-for-profit organization that fosters strong and vibrant neighbourhoods through innovative, everyday activities
U of A Student stories- Their thoughts on Project Citizenship
Wow! U of A student thoughts on Project Citizenship.We are super impressed with the video that University of Alberta Community Service- Learning student Zahin Chowdury made for Project Citizenship.
The Project Citizenship Story- Behind the scenes
This is a little more detailed explanation of Project Citizenship than the one on our main page.
Project Citizenship Learning Year 1
The Wise Elders story- Perspectives on Citizenship and Aging
University of Alberta Community Service-Learning students met with a group of inspiring seniors who have disabilities to discuss ideas around citizenship and aging.
Creativity in Human Services With Dr. Michael Kendrick
How to Make Project Citizenship Successful
SKILLS Society Leader and key player in Project Citizenship, John Macdonald talks about what has helped to capture citizenship stories. He sheds some light on our think tank process and what it takes to capture relevant and empowering stories.