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Understanding labour trafficking in Canada
No full textLabour trafficking in Canada is understudied in criminology. There is an overrepresentation of sexual exploitation research within human trafficking research and not much is known about labour trafficking. Even less is known about labour trafficking in Canada as labour trafficking is a complex crime with a few different theories explaining it. For my Honours research project, I used an annotated bibliography method to represent the current research available. I searched for articles related to labour trafficking in Canada and I also borrowed some search strategies and terms from the research librarians. I looked for a variety of sources including CanLII and newspaper cases, governmental and NGO reports, and academic research articles to understand labour trafficking. There has been some research calling for legal reform and policy recommendations on labour trafficking (Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking, 2022). There have been a few labour trafficking cases in Canada which were prosecuted by the judicial system and reported to the police. There were some cases in the news about labour trafficking but not found in legal decisions from CanLII. Current Legislation includes the Criminal Code R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act S.C. 2001, c. 27. This legislation is included because it outlines human trafficking and the punishments for it and the legislation acknowledges this crime and makes direct references to it. There has been some advocacy work done by non-profit organizations and some suggestions about government intervention, but the data is complex. This study is exploratory, so limitations include low generalizability and more generic descriptions of labour trafficking. More research is needed to understand the specifics of labour trafficking in Canada
Phase Identification of Smart Meters Through a Fourier Series Compression
No full textAccurate labeling of phase connectivity in electrical distribution systems is important for maintenance and operations but is often erroneous or missing. In my project, we presented a process to identify which smart meters must be in the same phase using a statistical clustering method on voltage time series data. The data set was the hourly voltage of ~2000 smart meters across California over a 3-month period. To improve accuracy, we compress the data and reduce the size by using Fourier series – ultimately, we used an approximation that was 2% in size but still retained 80% of the original features
Break My Body, Hold My Bones
No full textMy research takes place in my hometown, the rural community of Hope, B.C.. situated on the traditional territory of Chawathil First Nation and the Tiyt Tribe. The Tiyt Tribes of the Stó:lō territory extend along the boundaries down both sides of the Fraser River.
Throughout my time at Emily Carr University of Art + Design I have engaged with many forms of research, using my lens to look at the complex history of Hope and its settler identity that is so deeply tethered to forms of extraction colonialism and white supremacy. Using anti-colonial and Indigenous/Intersectional Feminist theory as well as forms of lived experience rooted in coming of age and punk ethos to unpack the questions; “How does extraction colonialism impact community? and How do we form kinship in spite of embedded forms of white supremacy?” Through experimental filmmaking and analog photography, I work in a coming-of-age framework to examine what it means to grow up in a place tethered to active forms of extraction and colonial narratives.Coming of ageIndigenous feminismExperimental filmmakingCelluloid fil
On the application of elliptic functions to standard cosmology
No full textThis thesis provides generalization to known solutions for the scale factor and cosmic time of Friedmann-Lemaître-Robertson-Walker model universes in terms of elliptic functions. In particular the integration of known expressions for the scale factor is used to find new expressions for cosmic time. Various techniques using both the Weierstrass and Jacobi functions are discussed. Plots of physically significant quantities such as redshift and redshift drift are given. Limiting cases provide context for how various cosmic fluids change the dynamics of the universe on the largest scales
The critical information literacy of social workers: information literacy as interpersonal practice
No full textThe aim of this study is to contribute to a pragmatic understanding of critical information literacy (CIL) by positioning it as a context-specific interpersonal practice. Using phenomenography to explore how information work is experienced by social workers in social and health care settings, this paper provides an example of critical information practice that can be used to operationalise and activate CIL as a theory and inform approaches to critical pedagogy. CIL as a concept is generally theorised, practiced, and taught in academic contexts, and relatively few examples of how theory can be defined and put into practice outside a classroom setting are available. This study builds on our understanding of CIL by exploring professional information practice and suggests a model for teaching to engage learners in connecting information to action in social systems.Peer reviewedarticleCanadaCritical information literacyPhenomenographyWorkplace information literacySocial work practic
Ring
No full textThis piece is made to embody the essence of western attire as well as functional wear using different metals and found materials, including bullet casings and shells. Its purpose is to inspire a feeling of all things cowboy within the viewer. Materials: brass, copper, sterling silver, adventurine. Techniques: riveting, lapidary, engraving, casting, wax carving, soldering.Second year student.ringwester
Chrysoprase ring
No full textMandalas, sacred geometry, and symmetrical designs have always been something that I incorporate into my work regardless of the medium I'm working in. I love how satisfying and captivating the patterns are, and the feeling of peacefulness and tranquility they bring. Sacred geometry and geometric shapes are often found in nature, the stones I selected represent vibrant colours of water, forests, and sky. I have meticulously pierced and sawed intricate patterns into the silver.Second year studentsterling silve
Secondary school teachers' perceptions and experiences with collaboration
No full textThe purpose of this research was to understand secondary school teachers’ perceptions and experiences with collaboration in schools in order to make recommendations for future collaboration initiatives. To gather data and capture the essence of teachers’
perspectives on their experiences with collaboration, phenomenological interviews (Creswell & Poth, 2017) were conducted with three participants at the same secondary school in British Columbia, Canada. The results indicate a strong desire for collaboration amongst the participants, however this was hindered by organizational structures that worked to counter effective collaboration. Some of the most important factors identified by the participants that are needed for collaboration to be effective include: (1) the formation of trusting, supportive relationships with other collaborators, (2) the allotment of paid time during the school day, (3) teacher choice in what they are to collaborate on and who they are to collaborate with, and (4) running collaboration from the bottom up and being facilitated by the teachers. All these factors need to be considered when planning for collaboration in schools.teacherssecondary schoolcollaborationprofessional learning communityphenomenologyperceptionsexperience
Perceptions of secondary teachers on creating a collaborative school culture
No full textThis research study explores the perceptions of secondary teachers creating a collaborative school culture. The study draws on both field research and a literature review to examine the nature and impact of teacher collaboration in the classroom and how that relates to school culture. The literature suggests that collaborative teaching practices have a significant impact on teacher professional development, with teachers who collaborate effectively exhibiting higher levels of job satisfaction and sustainability in the profession, all while having a positive effect on student learning outcomes. This phenomenological study used semi-structured interviews to gather the perceptions of secondary school teachers. Dramaturgical coding organized the data into a narrative that combines the voices of the participants and theatrically showcases their ideas. The findings of the study reveal that, in practice, collaboration sometimes misses the mark in schools, leaving teachers both exhausted and discouraged. This study concludes with recommendations for promoting teacher collaboration in schools and fostering a culture of collaboration among teachers. These recommendations include conducting research to assess the mental capacity of teachers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and giving more agency to teachers regarding how they might collaborate with one another.collaborationteacher collaborationschool culturetheatre of the oppresseddramaturgical codin
Roman Izdebski Industrial Design Collection
No full textRoman Izdebski (1946–2020) was an industrial designer trained in Warsaw (MFA, Academy of Fine Arts, 1975). After teaching industrial design from 1976 onwards in various post-secondaries in Canada, he joined the faculty at ECU.
The Roman Izdebski Industrial Design Collection, with a focus on technology (communication, audio devices, computation, etc), household appliances, toys, beverage containers, cutlery, and more, was donated to ECU. It illustrates vividly how the design of objects has evolved over time, serves as a vital educational tool for students, and supports design curricula.
An inventory of the entire collection, including individually-researched descriptions and photographs of each object, was completed by ECU students Eden Zinchik (BDes, Industrial Design, 2023) and Carson Adams (BFA, Photography, Class of 2026)