Recent Work
Recent, current and ongoing activities, initiatives and projects exploring the relationships between creative expression, the arts, health and healing in the north. Through our works, HARC, our partners and collaborators strive to create and sustain a dynamic, inclusive, strengths-based forum for innovative inquiry and practice around renewing and expanding health, wellness and well-being in northern communities.
June 26, 2023
HARC is celebrating the Dakelh Language Curriculum Development Committee in completing the Dakelh language curriculum for the Province of BC. HARC’s Research Manager, Marion Erickson, is a Dakelh Language Curriculum …
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In June, the HARC team finished accredited Indigenous Voices, Stories, and Healthcare workshops in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John with the Northern Health Pharmacy staff. We had 10 attendees …
Read MoreJune 15, 2023
The 2022-23 season brought another fantastic year of ART (Art, Relationships, Therapy) to folks across the Nechako region.
Read MoreJune 13, 2023
From June 2-4, 2023, HARC contributors presented two workshops at the RCCBC Rural Health Conference in Whistler, BC. Caring to Care: Health Humanities, Cultural Humility, Storytelling and Physician Wellness in …
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This year, HARC is supporting Binche First Nation in hosting their Indigenous Youth Summer Science and Health Camp. HARC is sharing our planning manual, curriculum, contacts, and funding opportunities. We …
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HARC Research Director, Dr Sarah de Leeuw was (re)awarded a Canada Research Chair Tier 2 Grant for Health Inequities and Health Humanities. Funded by CIHR. 2023 – 2028.
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The Be/Cause You Care Box Pilot Project is coming to a close after one year. We sent out 123 subscriptions and received 19 evaluations. We presented on the project at …
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In May, 2023, HARC Research Manager, Lisa Striegler, presented on behalf of the Be/Cause You Care Box team at the The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing Biennial Canadian Nursing …
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On April 13th & 14th, several HARC members presented at Creating Space 13, Canada’s Annual National Health Humanities Conference held in Quebec City. The conference theme was: Advancing a sustainable …
Read MoreJune 12, 2023
HARC is pleased to share the ‘Udustl’us oosdutat’en-i: Beyond Colouring Book illustrated by Nikiya MacKinlay and written by Sarah de Leeuw, Lisa Striegler, and Marion Erickson. A growing body of research …
Read MoreMay 8, 2023
Binche Bu Society, in collaboration with the Health Arts Research Centre (HARC), is pleased to announce that they have successfully secured a Convene Grant from the Vancouver Foundation for a …
Read MoreMarch 13, 2023
In Febrauary, 2023, Marion Erickson and Lisa Striegler hosted a workshop, Dakleh Introduction Song for Health Care Providers. 10 participants from the Vanderhoof St. John Hospital Facility Engagement physician group joined …
Read MoreMarch 7, 2023
We are thrilled to announce the recent publication of “Indigenous Geographies” authored by past and present HARC contributors Christine Añonuevo, Sarah de Leeuw, Marion Erickson, Monika Krzywania, Laura McNab-Coombs, Omolara …
Read MoreFrom February 27 to March 3, 2023, several HARC contributors presented at UNBC Research Week. The following presentations highlight some of the beautiful work emerging from the Health Arts Research …
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2023
On January 23rd, 2023, HARC research associate, Katriona Auerbach, presented the First Nations Community Education Program (FNCEP) to students at the Northern Medical Program at UNBC. The FNCEP is a …
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2023
This Spring, Postdoctoral Researcher and HARC Contributor, Darian Goldin Stahl hosted a free in-person workshop in Summerland, BC.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2023
HARC Research Director Sarah de Leeuw, in partnership with Dr Tracy Moniz, received funding ($9,750) from CIHR (2022-23) to support the planning and execution of the Creating Space 13 Conference …
Read MoreDecember 2, 2022
On March 1, 2022, HARC began work on a CIHR Quadruple Aims funded project called Catalyzing H.E.A.L. Medicine: Humanities Education and Anticolonial Learning for the Transformation of Medical Learning and …
Read MoreNovember 29, 2022
This Fall, Lauren Aldred (HARC Advisory Committee member) facilitated a series of workshops in Prince George and Prince Rupert entitled the Creation Series, which focused on Land-based Healing and Wellness. …
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On November 29th, HARC Research Trainee, Kelsey Chamberlin, presented at the BC Rural Health Research Exchange (BCRHRx) hosted by the Rural Care Coordination Centre of BC. Kelsey presented on her …
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