UVic scholars garner funding to support social equity, Indigenous health and strengthening community
November 06, 2025
Vancouver Foundation
Jennifer Lavalley (CISUR) “Co-creation of culturally safe drug checking practices for Indigenous Peoples who use illicit drugs” $25,000
Alyssa Maryn (Psychology) “Concrete and Creative Pathways for Wellness through Thriving Indigenous Systems: Traditional Food and Medicine in Coping with Climate Change” $25,000
SSHRC Connections
Sasha Kovacs (Theatre) “Inheritances in Transition: Rehearsing Institutional Change in Canadian Theatre and Performance” $24,630
Jordan Stanger-Ross (History) “Museum summit” $25,000
Matthew Little (Public Health and Social Policy) “Feeding futures: Strengthening community food programs and policy through a multi-sectoral workshop” $25,000
Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada
David Leach (Writing) “STEAM Acting Out III PXR” $30,000