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2019 SDG Training Session November 12, 2019 - 11:23am

In collaboration with the Foundation for Environmental Stewardship, MABRRI is hosting the SDG Youth Training Session. The Session aims to educate individuals on the United Nation's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and challenge them to develop an action plan to implement the SDGs locally. 

Work Opportunities January 27, 2025 - 9:01am

MABRRI hires students to work on both new and ongoing research projects throughout the academic year and during the summer period. We offer both Work Opportunity (work-op) and Research Assistant (RA) positions.

Work-op positions are recommended for students that are new to MABRRI as they provide part-time work, ranging from 50-100 hours per semester, typically focusing on a specific project. They are a great way for us to get to know you and for you to get your foot in the door. Keep an eye out on this page for any work-op positions throughout the school year.

Volunteer Opportunities December 10, 2024 - 1:44pm

MABRRI is always looking for students and community members to volunteer on projects and citizen science initiatives.

If you are interested in volunteering, please reach our to the project coordinators listed below. 

Contact July 26, 2023 - 10:40am
How to Donate March 8, 2023 - 12:22pm

MABRRI Funding

Resources April 23, 2024 - 11:50am

Here you can find the Annual Reports and Plans of both MABRRI and the MABR, as well as news releases to do with MABRRI and links to additional sources that we have found useful in our work.

Research Reports April 23, 2024 - 12:03pm

MABRRI often conducts research under contract with other organizations, municipalities, or funding agencies. When granted permission from those funding our research, we will always strive to ensure our research is available for the public to view.

Current Sponsors January 9, 2023 - 11:10am

MABRRI's research and community engagement projects are funded through grants and donations. Below is a list of funders the institute has received financial contributions from. We would like to extend a huge thank you to our sponsors, without their continued support MABRRI would have limited capacity to hire and provide students with real, hands-on research experience.

Upcoming Events February 20, 2024 - 10:55am

Upcoming Events and Presentations

Keep checking back for more upcoming MABRRI events!

MABR Interactive Map January 9, 2023 - 9:58am

Follow the link below to view an interactive map of the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region created and updated by MABRRI. Data layers displayed on the map come from a variety of sources, including the results of MABRRI projects in the region. For the full source list, please see:

MABRRI Interactive Map Sourcelist

For a data key of the Geoscan (Government of Canada) Surficial Geology layer, see: 

Past Projects March 15, 2024 - 2:27pm

MABRRI's research and community engagement coordinators, project coordinators, VIU students, and faculty associates work with community partners to create and conduct research projects that advance our understanding of people and nature--and the interaction between these--within and outside the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region. These are the past projects that MABRRI has worked on both outside and inside the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region.

MABRRI Research Projects December 18, 2024 - 8:16am

MABRRI's research and community engagement coordinators, project coordinators, VIU students, and faculty associates work with community partners to create and conduct research projects that advance our understanding of people and nature, and the interaction between these, within the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region and across Vancouver Island. Listed below are some of the projects that MABRRI is currently working on.

About February 3, 2023 - 7:14am

Connecting people and nature through community-based, student-led research and education on Vancouver Island

Action Research Principles, Methodologies & Best Practices June 22, 2021 - 10:23am
Community Partner Series: Building Community Solidarity North-South Through Arts & Culture Programming June 22, 2021 - 10:23am

with April Ingham, Executive Director at Pacific People’s Partnership

NS3 5th Annual Science Saturday June 22, 2021 - 10:23am
Did you know that we will be at the Nanaimo Science and Sustainability Society's (NS3) 5th Annual Science Saturday??!!
Audience January 28, 2025 - 1:35pm

More information coming soon.

Sponsors February 22, 2024 - 7:37am

If you are interested in supporting this exciting Graduate Student event, please contact Kendra Stiwich:

Adjudicators January 28, 2025 - 1:34pm

Once our 2025 Adjudicators have been confirmed we will share who they are here!

Heat Organizers February 24, 2025 - 10:32am