Located in the Department of Psychology at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada,
OUR MISSION IS TO HELP MAKE SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH
by studying when people are likely to become concerned about current or past human rights issues—who as well as when and why people will stand in solidarity with others—and how various “frames” of such issues affect intergroup relations. We also create interventions and design measures for things we care to track—and think you should too.
The images below represent recent, current, and representative projects and research interests led by Dr. Starzyk, graduate and undergraduate students, and collaborators.
The Canadian Reconciliation Barometer (https://www.reconciliationbarometer.ca/) is Dr. Starzyk’s largest active project.
The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution.
Funding acknowledgement:
Currently, our primary sources of funding are a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Insight Grants and a Canadian Heritage Canada History Fund from the Government of Canada and the Faculty of Arts (in the form of a teaching release for Dr. Starzyk). Students also hold awards that support their work. Previously, Prairie Indigenous Knowledge Exchange Network (PIKE-Net), MITACS in a partnership with Probe Research Inc., The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, The University of Manitoba, and The University of Winnipeg have also provided funding.
We are grateful for this financial support. Without it, much of our research would not be possible.
Note about images.
All images on this website are either Katherine Starzyk’s personal photographs, others’ photographs used with permission (e.g., photo of person carrying water courtesy of Joe Bryska, Winnipeg Free Press), or purchased through stock photo providers.