Alberta Award for the Study of Canadian Human Rights and Multiculturalism
This award supports graduate studies in Canadian human rights or multiculturalism. Graduate students attending an Alberta public post-secondary institution whose studies will contribute to the advancement of human rights and multiculturalism are encouraged to apply.
The award is funded through an endowment by the Human Rights Education and Multiculturalism Fund and is administered jointly by the Alberta Human Rights Commission and Alberta Advanced Education and Technology.
Purpose
The intent of the scholarship is:
- To encourage graduate studies that will create value for Albertans by promoting informed thinking about Canadian human rights, cultural diversity, and multiculturalism.
- To support the pursuit of studies in Canadian human rights, cultural diversity, and multiculturalism, and building capacity to undertake human rights or multicultural work in Canada.
There are two awards of $10,000 each - one for Master's level and one for Doctoral level study. For more information about this award and to print an application visit Alberta Learning Information Service - Scholarships and Bursaries. 
Application deadline is February 1.
Recipient Spotlight
2011
Katrina Milaney's doctoral research will explore how structural barriers and discriminatory practices can further marginalize incarcerated women. This study will assist policy makers and those working in the justice system in their decision making and practice and improve opportunities for inmates.
Lindsay Eales will undertake a participatory action research project in adaptive physical activity. Her research will increase understanding about how the integration process impacts Albertans with and without disabilities.
2010
Jasmine Thomas's doctoral research will explore the type of employment assistance immigrants need to gain meaningful employment. This study will help policy makers make decisions about the effectiveness of programs supporting immigrants to secure employment opportunities that match their experience.
Ruksana Rashid will study the resiliency of immigrant women and the factors that help or hinder them to adjust to their new lives in Canada. Her work will help human service providers to better assist immigrant women to make healthy adjustment to their new circumstances.
2009
Amrita Roy's doctoral research will explore the determinants of maternal depression and its intersection with intimate partner violence among pregnant Aboriginal women, as well as the subsequent impact on the health of their infants. This study will help health practitioners and policy makers to better respond to peri-natal needs of this target population.
Inés Sametband in a master's of counselling psychology program, will study resolution of misunderstandings in the dialogue between counselors and clients who are involved in cross-cultural interactions. Her work will help those involved in counseling to provide better support and therapeutic interventions across cultures.
2008
Margaret Dobson's doctoral research will explore the role that culture plays in the transition and success of Aboriginal students in post-secondary education. This study will help instructors and students understand the role cultures play in developing effective learning processes.
David Scott is completing his master of education at the University of Alberta. He is in the process of studying the challenges and opportunities that Alberta teachers face as they integrate multiple perspectives of history in the telling of Canada's stories of origin, its histories, and the movements of its people. The insights gained from this study will assist teachers' ongoing efforts to provide more holistic and inclusive historical views.
2007
Carla Johnson's doctoral studies will help improve the education achievement of school age immigrants who are learning English. She will identify the amount of English vocabulary that is required for students in kindergarten to grade six so that teachers have better tools for helping their students with their language learning.
2006
Kristopher Wells is a doctoral scholar whose teaching and research focuses on creating safe, caring and inclusive classrooms, schools, and communities for sexual minority students and teachers. His research findings will benefit kindergarten to grade 12 school systems and their stakeholders. Wells is also involved in inclusive professional development training and policy development with Alberta Teachers' Association and the Edmonton Police Service.
2005
Marlene Mulder's research on how the personal strengths of immigrants help them to settle and adjust to life in Canada will benefit both service providers and policy makers. Mulder's doctoral studies provide insight into the development of strategies that will support the successful integration of immigrants.
