Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub
Turning knowledge into action
Today is the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust. CHASI artist Sharon Strauss took the time to create these two powerful pieces in commemoration. Porajmos: “The Devouring” A Romani word coined by Ian Hancock in 1990, “The Devouring” encapsulates the deliberate and often forgotten genocide of the Romani people … Read more
Authors notes: Someone online told Amrita she should dress up as Mara instead, because it would “suit her complexion better.” She spent 50+ hours on the She-Ra costume out of spite. Zoe forgot to order her wig for the character. Fenix was reminded multiple times ahead of Halloween. MJ is glad the gloves hide how … Read more
Words have to matter. Our Charmed Circle shares the story of four friends connected across the continent by a shared enthusiasm for gaming and bound by a sense of solidarity. Follow the story of Fenix, Amrita, Mary-Jo, and Zoe as they navigate the realities of online relationships and daily life. With this comic, CHASI and … Read more
Today, May 17, is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. This year, we’re extremely cognizant of this day’s importance. When a Pride flag is destroyed, we must plant a new one. When hate causes harm, we must name it. When negativity draws a crowd, we must gather in positivity. To our queer family, … Read more
April is Sikh Heritage Month, and CHASI is observing the occasion every Tuesday! Part 1: First, we’re highlighting and acknowledging the incredible charitable work our local Sikh community performs. “Pillows for evacuees in Abbotsford, pizza for dozens of truck drivers stuck in Kamloops, homemade meals choppered in to hundreds who have been sleeping in their … Read more
In memory of: Curtis Marsh Britney Cosby and Crystal Jackson Crystal Turner and Kylen Schulte Edwin Chiloba Raymond Taavel Imanitwitaho Zachee (pronounced Za-shay), known as Zachee Diamond Jackson-McDonald Matthew Shepard Our Charmed Circle shares the story of four friends connected across the continent by a shared enthusiasm for gaming and bound by a sense of … Read more
Every great squad has an origin story. Our Charmed Circle shares the story of four friends connected across the continent by a shared enthusiasm for gaming and bound by a sense of solidarity. Follow the story of Fenix, Amrita, Mary-Jo, and Zoe as they navigate the realities of online relationships and daily life. With this … Read more
Everyone’s journey to understanding their gender is different, as are the people we choose to be part of it. Our Charmed Circle shares the story of four friends connected across the continent by a shared enthusiasm for gaming and bound by a sense of solidarity. Follow the story of Fenix, Amrita, Mary-Jo, and Zoe as … Read more
Meet “The Squad,” four friends connected across the continent by a shared enthusiasm for gaming and bound by a sense of solidarity. Follow the story of Fenix, Amrita, Mary-Jo, and Zoe as they navigate the realities of online relationships and daily life. With the world in flux, artist Sharon Strauss feels more strongly than ever … Read more
In addition to our current team and faculty associates, CHASI has collaborated with a number of past student research assistants and interns, and we thank them for their impactful contributions to our research. Please note: these bios reflect these students interests, self-reflection, and studies at the time they worked for CHASI. In many cases, their … Read more