Branch Research

03/07/2026

Our graduate student, Jie Li, is recruiting Asian immigrant parent couples for her dissertation study. Couples will participate in interviews to share their parenting experiences, and each couple will receive a $50 honorarium for their time. Interested participants may complete the screening survey at: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/parentinginca

04/12/2024

A huge congratulations to our research partner, Dr. Yasmine Kandil, for receiving the University of Victoria Reach Award for Excellence in Creativity and Artistic Expression 🎉🎉🎉

03/04/2024

Members of our research lab will be attending the RRT Summit on March 13th. We're excited to hear about the takeaways and achievements from the two-year Refugee Readiness Project.

Together, we can create strong communities and provide ongoing support for those in need. The event is free! View the original post from Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria to register!

You are warmly invited to join us on March 13th, 2024, for the RRT-VI Summit 2024: Resilience in Action, hosted by the Refugee Readiness Team – Vancouver Island (RRT-VI) operated by the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA). This summit serves as a conclusion of our two-year endeavor, the Refugee Readiness Project, dedicated to fostering welcoming and resilient communities for Afghan refugees and displaced Ukrainians.

The RRT-VI Summit is a day of celebration and reflection, where we will honor the remarkable achievements and strides made in the realms of Housing, Healthcare, Employment, and Education for refugees from Afghanistan and Ukrainian displaced populations. Hear from the representatives of BC Ministry of Municiple Affairs and our diverse panelists from the advisory committee, cultural organization, and settlement agencies.

REGISTER TODAY:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/rrt-vi-summit-2024-resilience-in-action-tickets-823322288127

To learn more, visit:
www.icavictoria.org/vancouver-island-refugee-readiness-team

The summit is an in-person event and includes lunch and coffee service. Free parking is available.

02/22/2024

Our graduate student is recruiting 1st and 2nd generation immigrants & refugees to participate in a short survey (10-15 min) for her master's thesis: https://surveymonkey.ca/r/imm_indigsurvey

Participants can enter to win one of ten $50 gift cards to a store of their choice!

10/17/2023

🌟 Proud to announce that our graduate student Jie Li has been awarded the 2023 Diversity Scholarship! 🏆 Thank you to the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria for recognizing Jie's incredible work promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our community.

09/22/2023

With National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) coming up on September 30th, consider reviewing your terminology to ensure you are communicating respectfully.

Inuk journalist Ossie Michelin provides helpful tips in this 3-minute video:

It's National Aboriginal History Month. Ever wonder how to use the proper terms when referring to Indigenous Peoples? Inuk journalist Ossie Michelin has a f...

05/26/2023

We haven't updated in a while, but there's been lots going on in our lab! Here are some recent highlights:

🌟 Our graduate student Cindy went on internship and is in the final stages of the Clinical Psychology program

🌟 Our graduate students Jie and Emilie both successfully defended their master's theses

🌟 Our graduate student Drexler is completing an advanced practicum placement in Vancouver

🌟 We welcomed a new graduate student, Jessica!

🌟 Our honours student Thea completed her independent research project + presented her findings

We are so proud of our students!

09/27/2022

The BRANCH lab gathered this weekend for a backyard potluck full of good snacks and even better company!

09/10/2022

Great local opportunity!

Diverse-City Singers is a dynamic group offering a wonderful (and FREE) opportunity for those new to Canada and long-time residents to come together to share music and celebrate diversity. Anyone interested in learning more or in checking out a session can contact at: [email protected] More detailed information can also be found at www.westcoastreach.org/

09/01/2022

Maiya Gillespie, a member of BRANCH Research, has completed her research on the accessibility of harm reduction services for street involved youth in Victoria, BC. To read the executive summary and full report, please visit our website: https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/branchresearch/harm-reduction/

07/08/2022

Hello fellow Asian Canadians,

I'm a Ph.D. student in the Psychology Department at the University of Victoria in BC supervised by Dr. Catherine Costigan.

We are looking to test out an online program focused on increasing Asian Canadian’s knowledge about mental health and mental health resources.

The program involves completing short daily modules online, (whenever is convenient for you) 5 days weekly for 3 weeks. If you participate, you will complete questionnaires and provide feedback on the program. Family members are welcome to participate together!

In appreciation of participation, participants will receive a $10 honorarium if they complete at least 2 out of 3 weeks of the program, and another $10 honorarium for participating in a focus group. They can also enter a draw for 1 in 4 $25 gift cards.

Please let me know if you have any questions about the program or the research. Thank you for considering! - Cindy Quan