Voices in the Art
Summary
We are doing a study to understand the experiences of newcomer 2SLGBTIQA+ youth in Canada. We are using a method called Arts-Based Engagement Ethnography (ABEE) to look into different parts of their lives, such as (1) their many identities, (2) how they become part of Canadian society, (3) their social lives and relationships, and (4) any experiences they have with gender-based violence. Our goal is to learn more about the varied experiences of newcomer 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Canada.
Eligibility
Eligible gender: Male, Female, Transgender, Other
Eligible ages: 14 to 24
Accepts healthy participants: Yes
Inclusion criteria:
1. Living in Calgary, AB or the Greater Vancouver area (BC)
2. Newcomers (i.e., immigrants, refugees, international students)
3. Between the ages of 14-24
4. Identify as two-spirit, lesbian, gay, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) or are exploring their gender identity and sexual orientation
5. Minimum proficiency of English to be able to communicate experiences and understand the consent process.
Exclusion criteria:
1. Non-newcomers
2. Non-English speaking individuals
3. Newcomers who have been in Canada for more than 10 years. This 10-year period includes immigrants considered "newcomers" (those who have been in Canada less than 5 years) and "recent immigrants" (those who have been in the country 5-10 years), as defined by Statistics Canada.
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Additional information
Contact information
Anusha Kassan, PhD
Principal investigator:
Anusha Kassan
Clinical trial:
No
REB-ID:
REB23-1687