Local Immigration Partnership working with UWO to conduct research on discrimination

Sarnia, ON - The Sarnia-Lambton Local Immigration Partnership (SL-LIP) is collaborating with the University of Western Ontario and other LIP’s in Southwestern Ontario to conduct research on discrimination experiences of immigrants and racialized people in the region.

Immigrants and racialized persons who have experienced discrimination in the workplace, in a public space, or by a local authority in the last three years are invited to participate in a virtual interview with researchers at Western. By sharing their stories and offering feedback, they will help communities across the region, including Lambton County, in their work to become more inclusive and welcoming.

To conduct the interview, participants will require the use of a personal computer, tablet or cell phone enabled with a camera, microphone, and internet connection. The interview will take approximately one and a half hours and will be recorded. Those that agree to be interviewed will receive an electronic gift card for $30 (Tim Hortons or Walmart). The interview will take place in English, however, interpretation services are available. Participation is completely voluntary, and the information provided will be kept confidential.

Those interested in participating are asked to complete a short pre-screening questionnaire.

For any questions about the study, or to discuss the purposes of this research further, please contact Victoria Esses (vesses@uwo.ca), the lead researcher from the University of Western Ontario. If you have any questions or concerns, would like to find out the results of this study, or learn more about your rights as a research participant, please contact the University of Western Ontario Office of Human Research Ethics (ethics@uwo.ca).

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Please contact:

Stephanie Ferrera
Project Coordinator – Sarnia-Lambton Local Immigration Partnership
County of Lambton
Email Stephanie Ferrera