ID Clinics and Action-Based Research

Pannel Discussion 

The Thunder Bay ID Action Group (coalition of 25 community agencies, Lakehead University researchers, and Lakehead University Legal Clinic) fills a service vacuum in Thunder Bay by hosting ID Clinics. In conversation with our community partners, we highlight the need for community based and action-oriented research.

 

 

 

Panelists

 

Katie Watson is the Advocacy Director at Roots Community Food Centre and the Co-Chair of the Thunder Bay ID Action Group. They host monthly ID clinics at Roots Community Food Centre.

 

Rodi-Lynn Rusnick-Kinisky, LL.B. is the Director of Lakehead University Community Legal Services (LUCLS). She hosts regular ID clinics and assists other members of the Thunder Bay ID Action Group.

 

Chris Sanders is the Chair of Sociology at Lakehead University and the Co-Chair of the Thunder Bay ID Action Group. He assists with ID Clinics and works with community partners to advocate for systemic change.

 

Kristin Burnett is the Chair of the Indigenous Learning Department and a member of the Thunder Bay ID Action Group. They organize ID Clinics outside of Thunder Bay and work to address the systemic barriers facing people who require PID to access basic services and supports.

 

As part of this work, Burnett and Sanders carry out research to advocate for systems change.