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Research-as-Solidarity, with Youth Leading the Way Raihan, Jensine; Smiles, Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre; Vincent, Jaimie G.; Banerjee, Rwittika; Marquis, Sarah; Quinn, Sadie; Robitaille, Katherine; Stuart, Mary; McQuarrie, Annie; Spiridigliozzi, Melissa; Eccles, Stephanie; Gobby, Jen

Abstract

Through the lens of youth engaged in the grassroots network Research for the Front Lines (R4FL) in Turtle Island, this essay explores how youth use research as a form of solidarity with marginalized communities in the context of escalating crises, ranging from climate change to systemic inequities. R4FL supports Indigenous, Black, and marginalized groups facing disproportionate impacts from environmental and climate changes. Drawing on the experiences of a diverse group of youth researchers, we examine the barriers posed by traditional academic structures and advocate for a research paradigm that prioritizes community needs, transparency, and accountability. Our discussions highlight how youth leverage our knowledge and research skills in service of social justice and environmental equity.

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Title
Research-as-Solidarity, with Youth Leading the Way
Creator
Raihan, Jensine; Smiles, Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre; Vincent, Jaimie G.; Banerjee, Rwittika; Marquis, Sarah; Quinn, Sadie; Robitaille, Katherine; Stuart, Mary; McQuarrie, Annie; Spiridigliozzi, Melissa; Eccles, Stephanie; Gobby, Jen
Contributor
University of British Columbia. Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability; UBC Sustainability Hub
Publisher
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Date Issued
2025-02-26
Description
Through the lens of youth engaged in the grassroots network Research for the Front Lines (R4FL) in Turtle Island, this essay explores how youth use research as a form of solidarity with marginalized communities in the context of escalating crises, ranging from climate change to systemic inequities. R4FL supports Indigenous, Black, and marginalized groups facing disproportionate impacts from environmental and climate changes. Drawing on the experiences of a diverse group of youth researchers, we examine the barriers posed by traditional academic structures and advocate for a research paradigm that prioritizes community needs, transparency, and accountability. Our discussions highlight how youth leverage our knowledge and research skills in service of social justice and environmental equity.
Subject
youth; research; activism; Indigenous solidarity; climate justice; higher education
Genre
Article
Type
Text
Language
eng
Date Available
2025-05-02
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
CC BY 4.0
DOI
10.14288/1.0448725
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/2429/90973
Affiliation
Other UBC; Non UBC
Citation
Youth 5 (1): 21 (2025)
Publisher DOI
10.3390/youth5010021
Peer Review Status
Reviewed
Scholarly Level
Faculty; Researcher
Rights URI
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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CC BY 4.0