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Now Recruiting Research Participants!

We are currently looking for participants to take part in a research study exploring the experiences of racialized immigrants who have had interactions with child welfare services in Canada. This study is part of a university-led research and advocacy project in Ontario and British Columbia.

Where you Involved with Child Welfare as a Racialized Youth?


Voicing Resistance invites TORONTO YOUTH to share your story through art and conversation


You may be eligible to participate if you:

  • Are between 18 and 30 years old

  • Had interactions with or received services from the Children's Aid Society (CAS) in Canada as a child or youth.

  • Were born outside of Canada or lived with a family member with precarious immigration status during child protection involvement.


What to Expect?

We are hosting arts-based workshops and one-on-one interviews as part of this study.


*The workshop in BC has already been conducted. We are now recruiting for Toronto.*


Arts-Based Workshops

  • A one-day, in-person creative workshop with a trained artist, where participants will share their experiences through storytelling and art.

  • Guided by the Fearless Methodology, a structured approach that transforms stories of adversity into narratives of resilience.

  • Co-facilitated by a trained artist and a research team member.

  • Participants need to have conversational English proficiency.

  • Participants will co-create an artistic piece reflecting their experiences.

  • An honorarium and refreshments will be provided.

  • The date is to be determined, and updates will be available on this page.

    • WHEN : July 13, 2025

    • WHERE: Downtown Toronto (near St. George TTC)



One-on-One Interviews

(July- August)

  • Semi-structured, conversational interviews about experiences with Child Protection, systemic racism, and self-advocacy.

  • Conducted in person or via Zoom at a time that works for you.

  • Can be conducted in your preferred language, with interpreters available.

  • An honorarium will be provided.


Confidentiality & Privacy

  • Your participation is confidential, your name and immigration status will not be required.

  • All data will be de-identified and securely stored.

  • You may withdraw at any time before data analysis begins.


Interested in Participating?

Contact us at borderingpractices@utoronto.ca for more details and eligibility information.




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   Get in touch! 

Interested in getting involved with the Border(ing) Practices Project? Send us an email at: 

borderingpractices@utoronto.ca

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