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Map the System Canada 2022 Meet the Finalists and Judges
Meet the Finalists N U R S E B U R N O U T I N A L B E R TA University of Alberta “To me, burnout is caused by being overstretched emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically in the workplace. There were many days where a child had passed away or suffered a tragedy and you come home and just can’t forget how horrible it was, how emotional the family members were, how your best couldn’t save someone. So you can’t sleep, or you wake up imagining the beeping of machines and monitors. And then you have to go to work the next day and do it all over again.” Team Members: Sara Gloeckler, Zachary Nichols, Matana Skoye Educator: Douglas Leong, Leo Wong P E D I AT R I C VA C C I N E H E S I TA N C Y I N B . C . University of British Columbia We examined pediatric COVID-19 vaccine uptake in British Columbia. We conducted primary research through surveys and interviews with community members and researchers, as well as a thorough literature review. We found that trust is paramount to addressing vaccine hesitancy and that vaccine advocates should re-evaluate certain mental models, which have exacerbated the issue. Team Members: Paniz Ataei, Rachel Kehler, Nima Toussi, Emilie Wang Educator: Rayvan Basheerr 2 Map the System Canada 2022
D E L AY E D U N T I L D E AT H
University of Calgary
The social/health challenge that our team investigated was as follows: sex-biased research and innovation has involved
male-only experimental models leading to devastating, but preventable, healthcare outcomes for women. We conducted
our research using quantitative and qualitative data by accessing databases. Our key findings are: artificial intelligence
(AI) datasets are required for algorithm production but are sex-biased due to systemic, historical, patriarchal and colonial
attitudes in research, innovation and policies. Drugs and medical innovations have not been tailored for women’s
anatomy and physiology thereby leading to severe adverse reactions, wrong diagnoses and fatal outcomes. There is a
severe lack of accountability at a systemic level which must be addressed though a narrative of zero tolerance for this
attitude.
Team Members: Kanokwan Cnainarongpinij, Priyanka Malhotr, Maleeha Sarmad
Educator: Hannah Cree, Keri Damen
S H I E L D I N G O N TA R I A N S T U D E N T S F R O M T H E F U T U R E
Carleton University
Ontario high schools, as part of Ontario’s education system, do not provide students with enough opportunities to learn
beyond the theoretical classroom knowledge, ultimately, leading to high school students being under-prepared for post-
graduation endeavors. Our goal is to gain a better understanding of the flaws within the current system. Throughout
the process of research and gathering information, we utilized government-released articles, teacher blog posts, and
preliminary interviews with educators, students, and industry professionals. Some key findings we found was that
teachers do not have as much control over what is required to be taught in class. Another key finding is that exploring the
applications of what is being taught in a classroom setting can stimulate students’ motivation to learn.
Team Members: Nicole Gluzman, Ezhil Issac, Jenny Zhang
Educator: Leanne Keddie, Mawuena Torkornoo
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O F F E R I N G M I G R AT I O N A PA L E T T E O F F R E S H C O L O R S T O PA I N T A NEWER PICTURE OF SOCIAL CHANGE: AN ARTISTIC GLIMPSE INTO NEWCOMERS CHALLENGES AND REALITIES Concordia University Diverse migration journeys and circumstances both affect and trigger existing identities to grow and flourish from what one knew prior to embarking on the journey to the day-to-day newness of what the new home and reality brings. My research explores how constructing and exploring themes and notions of these evolving identities through art-making and storytelling can promote newly arrived immigrants’ personal transformation and social reconstruction. It similarly questions and presents how ideas pertaining to culture, food, memory, meal sharing and inter-cultural community building assist newcomers’ integration process while fostering a positive setting for their growing and evolving migrant identities to flourish in their new Canadian environments. Team Members: Arianna Garcia-Fialdini Educator: Ehaab Abdou, Julie Hamel A N A N A LY S I S O F Y O U T H S U B S TA N C E A B U S E I N VA N C O U V E R Corpus Christi & St. Mark’s College Our team of first and second year students at Corpus Christi College have used the system thinking approach to dive deep into the issue of substance abuse in youth aged 13-28 in the Vancouver Coastal Health Region. Through a series of interviews, peer reviewed journal, newspaper, academic and government papers and articles, we have come to understand the grassroot causes of substance abuse in Vancouver. Many people have the preconceived idea that youth who abuse substances do it to themselves, however, that idea is far from reality. Through our research, our group has identified risk factors that lead to substance use and the marginalized populations who are more at risk. The existing solutions emphasize treating substance abuse but fail to provide the services to target the risk factors which lead to substance abuse. The truth is that substances are the solution which help these youth overcome their tribulations. Team Members: Anthony De Lazzari, Maria Therese Dela Rosa, Sawyer Drummond, Emma Fenty, Saiya Nijjar Educator: Antonio Daling 4 Map the System Canada 2022
C O M PA R AT I V E A N A LY S I S O F E N V I R O N M E N TA L I M PA C T S O F C O V I D - 1 9
ON THE WORLD AND ON QUÉBEC
École de technologie supérieure
The global pandemic of COVID-19 has affected every dimension of human lives. In addition to economic and social
impacts, it has both positive effects (e.g. reducing GHGs emission) and negative footprints (e.g. increasing medical
waste generation) on the environment. To deal with this issue, the main questions are: (1) What are the most
considerable impacts of COVID-19 on the environment, particularly in Canada? (2) How the positive effects on the
environment can be preserved after an outbreak? •How the negative effects can be dealt to reduce their hazards
on environment? (3) What are the potential strategies to improve environmental sustainability in the conditions of
COVID-19?
Team Members: Asefeh Hasani Goodarzi, Hamidreza Pourzarei
Educator: Annie Levasseur, Martin Minville
I N V I S I B L E , Y E T P R E S E N T: T H E R E A L I T Y O F H O M E L E S S Y O U T H
IN MONTREAL
HEC Montreal
Today in Montreal, homeless youth are less visible, in part because of increased police repression and the fact that
they opt for more “invisible” survival strategies (such as lodging in squats rather than in shelters), but they are no less
numerous. Studies estimate that approximately 20 % of the homeless population in Canada is under the age of 25.
Intervention programs not only point out increased use of their services, but also an increase in loneliness and mental
health issues - hence the urgent need to act.
Team Members: Gabrielle Plourde
Educator: Kaileigh Hamilton-Browne, Jean-Francois St-Pierre
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THE SAND CRISIS: THE MINING OF RIVERINE AND FLOODPLAIN SAND WITHIN INDIA Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning The excessive mining of sand within India has led to the changing of river courses, threatened food and water supply of nearby communities, the spread of diseases, corruption and violence. We found that solutions within India are poorly conceived and global solutions currently do not address the most impacted countries well. Improved awareness, communication and research are important leverage points within this system. Team Members: Namratha Ashok, Bhargavi Boyina, Elle Chotiwanich, Alice Wassell Educator: Elinor Bray-Collins, Sara Hassan, Isabel Sousa R E L AT I O N S H I P S B E T W E E N P R I V I L E G E A N D S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y IN CANADA MacEwan University Our team’s mapping of the relationships between privilege and sustainability create a research landscape that has permitted rich and profound results. At the beginning of this project, our team had a lack of understanding of the relationships between consumers, industries, and governments regarding sustainability. The research focuses on understanding the notion of how privilege impacts sustainability efforts. The research methods include articles analyzing Canada’s past, present, and future plans for sustainability—as well as empirical and anecdotal sources pertaining to the different factors contributing to the disconnect in sustainable efforts in Canada. Our research raises the critical issue of low morale and blame-shifting between key stakeholders. Team Members: Kayla Agustin, Kessia Cherkewick, My Hanh Nguyen, Coralie Larochelle Educator: Diana Cretu 6 Map the System Canada 2022
T H E H O U S I N G M A R K E T I N S T. J O H N ’ S
Memorial University of Newfoundland
We explored the housing market in St. John’s to assess affordable housing in the city. Access to housing is critical for
shelter, and many other aspects of wellness. This research was conducted primarily through secondary research of
published, peer reviewed journals, organizational information, and interviews with over 100 local housing operators. We
found that the current housing market is not set up to achieve affordability and to do so, innovative housing solutions
such as co-housing, a technical resource centre, and knowledge sharing between organizations is key to achieve
systematic change.
Team Members: Wendy Reid Fairhurst, Hillary King, Garrett Melee
Educator: Sarah Croft, Gillian Morrissey
H E A LT H C A R E A C C E S S O F S E X W O R K E R S I N C A N A D A
Mount Royal University
The healthcare system in Canada, despite being “universal”, allows groups of people to “fall through the cracks”. When
compared to the general Canadian population, sex workers face unequal access to healthcare, resulting in worse health
outcomes. This is due to social barriers, such as stigma. There is a critical need for change to occur in the Canadian
healthcare system and systemically throughout Canadian society in order for sex workers to receive adequate care.
Research on this issue took place via a review of literature available, an in-depth dive into the systems that affect the
issue, and through connecting with people involved in the issue.
Team Members: Kaitlyn Squires
Educator: Katharine McGowan, Mizuki Oshita
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R E S I L I E N C E I N R E C O V E RY F R O M N AT U R A L D I S A S T E R S I N B R I T I S H
COLUMBIA
Royal Roads
There are significant roadblocks to recovery for certain populations despite the indiscriminate quality of natural
disasters. The existing systems keep these populations in positions where they have less say in decision-making and in
environments that are less expensive and thus more vulnerable. These systemic barriers give rise to enormous financial
burdens, information disruptions, and added trauma on top of the universal challenges an entire township faces when
hit by a natural disaster. However, where there is vulnerability, there is always the potential for resiliency, and British
Columbia has already shown so much strength. Our research aims to inform and identify improvements to leverage
resiliency and shared knowledge.
Team Members: Emma Chapman, Celicia Kent-Singh, Emily Mulroney
Educator: Todd Thexton
METRIC ACADEMIA
Simon Fraser University
We studied the effect of the metrication of grades has on the ability for students to achieve academic learning. We touch
on the factors that compel students to concentrate more on grades rather than learning the material itself. We conducted
carried out primary and secondary research; in particular, we conducted interviews and surveys to gain perspectives
from those who were affected by the education system; literature review of academic journals, news articles, and
business blog posts. We were surprised to find that cheating is not only found on the individual level but also on the
institutional level and this phenomenon occurs across nations.
Team Members: Charles Duenas, Emirlan Nurlanov, Mai Trinh
Educator: Ursula Biehl, Hansel Wu
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L E T ’ S TA L K A B O U T M E N TA L H E A LT H . . . R E A L LY ?
Université de Sherbrooke
Our research aims to understand why people living with mental health issues are still marginalized by the system even
though they seem to be encouraged to talk about their suffering. We based our research on our personal experience as
caregiver, mental health professional and on our own issues, as listening experiences and feelings were at the center
of our findings. We supported our work with scientific articles and interviews of students that did not know the thematic
before the interview, and mental health professionals. We discovered that marginalization was maintained for the good
of the economic system and that the different actors involved are self-sustained. As caregivers and people living with
mental health issues we think that our work highlights where the system needs to work on itself to be more inclusive and
benevolent.
Team Members: Camille Briere, Felix Guay-Dufour, Lea Museau
Educator: Miguel Aubouy, Julien Lamarche
T H E G O V E R N A N C E C O N S T E L L AT I O N O F T R A N S F O R M T O
Toronto Metropolitan University
Analyzing the stakeholder network of the City of Toronto’s climate action plan, TransformTO, to understand the unique
governance structure and utilization of the abilities of civil society & corporations for effective action.
Team Members: Jennifer Reilly
Educator: Jocelyn Courneya, Jessica Machado, Melanie Panitch
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PROVIDING SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA University of Waterloo The project researched the resources and causes of the lack of safe and affordable housing in Northern British Columbia. The key forces that we have identified include the supply, demand, and price of homes as managed by government policy; the region’s economic health, which strongly draws on extractive industries; governmental investments in social services and amenities; and persistent socio-cultural challenges rooted in historical trauma. Next, we constructed the solutions landscape by examining the Canada’s history of housing policy in northern regions and reviewing more recent initiatives from Northern BC, other northern Canadian regions, and jurisdictions with similar characteristics. We conclude that solutions for Northern housing pressure should aim to holistically improve residential quality of life through cultural, educational, and economic dimensions. The future leverages need to focus on Indigenous-led housing policy & governance, community economic development, and implementation of inclusionary zoning policy. Team Members: Caylssa Burke, Yawie Han, Alex Petric, Janet Song, Ayesha Zerin Tasnim Educator: Paul Heidebrecht INSIDE THE SYSTEM, OUTSIDE THE LAW: THE INFORMAL FOOD E C O N O M Y I N N A I R O B I , K E N YA Wilfrid Laurier University As the Capital of Kenya and the regional hub of East Africa, Nairobi’s dynamic and rapidly evolving food system determines the food security experiences of 4.4 million residents in the city limits and 9.4 million in the greater metropolitan area. Within this food system, both informal and formal economies co-exist. However, the current governance landscape encourages processes of formalization while systemically marginalizing the informal food economy and those who depend on it for their livelihoods. Our research investigates the complex relationship between Nairobi’s food system and the governance environment that firmly entrenches the marginalization of the informal food economy and those who depend upon it for their livelihoods and food security. Team Members: Zack Ahmed, Jeremy Wagner Educator: Ehaab Abdou, Laura Allan 10 Map the System Canada 2022
Meet the Judges
D R . N I N O A N TA D Z E
Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies, University of Prince Edward Island
Dr. Nino Antadze is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island,
Canada. Her interdisciplinary work focuses on moral dimensions of environmental issues. In particular, Dr.
Antadze studies environmental planning processes with an emphasis on environmental justice, and large-scale
environmental change with a focus on climate justice, sustainability transitions, and social innovations. Dr. Antadze
earned a PhD in urban and regional planning from the University of Waterloo, Canada. She also holds an MSc in
Environmental Management and Policy from Lund University, Sweden and an MSc in Environmental Sciences and
Policy from Central European University, Hungary.
IAN CAPSTICK
Chief Impact Officer (CIO), Animikii Inc.
Ian Capstick is a social entrepreneur, political strategist and storyteller. His early career in politics allowed him to
travel the country extensively, learning to listen to folks and work step by step to solve problems. After founding
his first company, he spent eight seasons as a contributor to CBC’s flagship political program Power & Politics.
Outside of politics, he has managed communications for top Canadian corporations, major unions and well known
Canadians and media-figures. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania’s Centre for Social Impact
Strategy (2017), Ian returned to the program as a Teaching Fellow (2018-2020).
Meet the Finalists + Judges 11YA S M I N D E A N
Professor + Dean of Education and Social Work, Thompson Rivers University
Yasmin Dean is a Professor of Social Work and the Dean of Education and Social Work at Thompson Rivers
University in Kamloops, British Columbia. Amplifying voices to end all forms of social injustice is a personal and
professional lifelong commitment. Dean’s interests include: the decolonization of education, mentorship and
development of undergraduate student researchers, and community engagement. Current research includes post-
secondary academic leadership and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Yasmin Dean is also a senior fellow
with the Institute of Community Prosperity (Calgary. Alberta).
NICOLE HELWIG
Programme Director of Cambridge Social Ventures
Nicole Helwig is Programme Director of Cambridge Social Ventures, an integral part of the Cambridge Centre for
Social Innovation based at the Cambridge Judge Business School. Nicole’s circuitous career path has provided her
with a wealth of experiences and exposure to societal issues around the world. A social entrepreneur in her own
right, she has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by social ventures particularly in the startup phase.
Nicole worked extensively with social enterprises and social entrepreneurs as founding manager of the Centre
for Social Enterprise at Memorial University of Newfoundland (2016-2021) where she also acted as programme
co-ordinator for Memorial’s MBA in social enterprise and entrepreneurship. Prior to joining Cambridge Social
Ventures, Nicole was an Honorary Practice Fellow at the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation, engaging with
students in the MST in Social Innovation. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University (humanistic studies
programme) and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Strathclyde (Malaysian international
centre). With a background in performing arts, Nicole also holds a classical ballet pedagogue diploma from the
Hungarian Dance Academy. She is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Middlesex (Doctorate in
Professional Studies by Public Works).
12 Map the System Canada 2022C H A R M A I N E LY N
Director of Changemaker Education, Ashoka Canada
Charmaine works closely with Canada’s seven designated Changemaker campuses and their change leaders
to deepen and accelerate field-level collaboration and transformation in Canadian post-secondary. In this role,
Charmaine is leading Ashoka Canada’s targeted efforts to build upon growing momentum for social impact work
in Canadian higher ed by identifying and accompanying prospective Canadian campuses through the designation
process. Charmaine draws from over 17 years’ experience advancing equity, diversity, social accountability, and
decolonization as drivers of post-secondary institutional change. Prior to joining Ashoka, Charmaine was Senior
Director of the Office of Community Engagement at Concordia University in Montreal, where she served as a
Special Advisor to the Provost on Indigenous Directions, and stewarded the launch of the SHIFT Centre for Social
Transformation. Charmaine also previously directed recruitment and admissions to McGill University’s Faculty of
Medicine and Faculty of Law. Born in Jamaica and raised in Tio’ tia:ke (Montreal), Charmaine is a first-generation
university attendee and lawyer by training. She holds a BA in English Literature and BCL (Civil Law) and LL.B.
(common law) degrees from McGill University. She speaks and works in English and French.
ALICIA RICHINS
SDG Advocate & Consultant, Partnerships & Standards Lead at Common Approach
Alicia Richins is the Partnerships and Standards Lead at the Common Approach to Impact Measurement. She
nurtures strategic partnerships, onboards organizations that formally adopt the standards, and stewards the
technical development of the standards over time. Alicia is focused on collaborative work for a more equitable
world. Through advocacy, capacity building and community building she ensures Common Approach remains
community-driven and helps harness the power of a flexible approach to impact measurement. Outside of the
Common Approach, Alicia consults with organizations looking to localize the UN Sustainable Development Goals
by helping to develop impact strategies and plans rooted in our global agenda. She also serves as the Director
of Strategy and Operations on the Steering Commitee of Leading Change Canada, an organization focused on
activating youth sustainability leadership for the transition to a low carbon economy within a generation. A dual
citizen since birth of Canada and Trinidad and Tobago, Alicia holds a Master in Environmental Studies, Planning
Concentration, and a BA in Economics and Social Science (Honours), both from York University.
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