Ethic8 is a Canadian-owned platform for recording, transcribing, translating and summarizing research interviews, focus groups and workshops. Developed by Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµresearchers, it addresses a common challenge in community-engaged research: many transcription tools store data outside Canada, which can complicate ethics review under TCPS 2 and Canadian data sovereignty commitments. Ethic8 keeps research data in Canada and never uses it to train AI models, making it a practical option for researchers, students and community partners handling sensitive conversations. Get started at
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Introductory Resources for Community-Engaged Research (CER)
This collection of resources is aimed at supporting community members, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµfaculty and students in developing interdisciplinary knowledge and research skills that can respond to community needs and benefit communities involved in research.
We invite you to explore 14 introductory resources and for a deeper dive, check out topic-specific resources at the bottom of the page. We strive to only feature paywall-free content.
Handbooks
Community Resource Handbook 2021: A Guide to Community Engaged Research
Open access handbook.
Authors: Mahoney, T., Grain, K., Fraser, P., Wong, J. (2021).
Open access guide.
Source: Assembly of First Nations
Open access manifesto.
Authors: Boilevin, L., Chapman, J., Deane, L., Doerksen, C., Fresz, G., Joe, D., Leech-Crier, N., Marsh, S., McLeod, J., Neufeld, S., Pham, S., Shaver, L., Smith, P., Steward, M., Wilson, D., & Winter, P. (2019).
Research 102
Open access manifesto.
Authors: Alook, E. A., Bambrick, S., Beausoliel, C., Cardinal, K., Copley, T., Chen, C., Danyluk, L., Fafard, M., Hawryluk, C., Joseph, E., Kafara, R., Kakolak, B., Kaiser, R., Kennedy, N., MacDonald, M., Mackenzie, D., Mah, K., Mckie, A., Morris, L., Mulyk, J., Neis, B., Osman, A., Pereira, R., Pruden, D., Puddu, C., Quinn, B., Savidov, M., Siek, M., Twan, S., Vaughan, M., Woodruff, D., and Worm, H. (2020).
Podcasts
Engaging Community in HIV Research — with Angela Kaida
Open access podcast.
Source: Below the Radar.
Supporting Indigenous Self-Determination Through Research — with Cliff Atleo
Open access podcast.
Source: Below the Radar.
Videos
Open access video(s).
Source: Concordia University
Open access video.
Source: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµCERi
Open access video series and teaching resources.
Source: Trent University
Introductory Resources
Toolkits
Open access toolkit.
Source: Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health
Open access toolkit.
Source: Alberta Addiction & Mental Health Research Partnership Program
CER Ethical Principles
Open access toolkit.
Source: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµCommunity-Engaged Research Initiative (CERi)
Open access toolkit.
Source: UBC Learning Exchange and UBC Library’s Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Ethic8: Canadian transcription and translation tool for community-engaged research
Explore a range of CER resource topics:
Navigate through the topics below to view our living library of resources related to community-engaged research (CER) topics. If you have questions or comments about the resources included here, or would like to request that your work be included, please contact the Communications Specialist for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµCERi.