Publications & Knowledge Mobilization

 

Publications (in chronological order):

Lavoie, Sophie M., and Gül Çalışkan. “Promise of Home: Un Modèle Narratif Pour Favoriser la Rétention des immigrants au Nouveau-Brunswick.” Journal of New Brunswick Studies / Revue d’études sur le Nouveau-Brunswick, vol. 15, no. 2, 2023, pp. 1-14.

Çalışkan, Gül, and Sophie M. Lavoie. “Learnings from Promise of Home Phase 1: ‘I Have a Story to Tell.’” Journal of New Brunswick Studies / Revue d’études sur le Nouveau-Brunswick, vol. 14, no. 2, 2022, pp. 13-24.

Publications in preparation:

  • Çalışkan, Gül, Sophie M. Lavoie, and Hande Gür. “Immigrant Stories and Community Transformation in Fredericton, New Brunswick.” I Have a Story to Tell, proposal submitted for exclusive review by Wilfrid Laurier University Press
  • Çalışkan, Gül, and Sophie M. Lavoie. “Stories of Home and Belonging: Exploring Immigrant Adolescents’ Experiences in Fredericton.” Journal of Youth Studies, under review.
  • Szemok, Dora, Sophie M. Lavoie, and Gül Çalışkan. “Defining Home: Community Insights in Fredericton.” In preparation.
  • Çalışkan, Gül, and Sophie M. Lavoie. “Promise of Home: Enabling Trust Through a Participatory Narrative Inquiry.” Edited by Rachel Bryant, Mercedes Peters, and Angela Tozer. Community Building, abstract accepted.
  • Estallo, Zyrene L., Gül Çalışkan, and Sophie M. Lavoie. “Beyond Campus Borders: Dismantling Barriers, Building Solidarity.” International Student Experiences in the United States and Canada: A Multidisciplinary Examination of Challenges, Prospects, and Opportunities, edited by Taiwo O. Soetan et al., submitted for review.  

Invited Talks:

  • Ignite Your Network Celebrating Canadian Multicultural Day, Dr. Gül Çalışkan – June 27, 2025, Fredericton NB
  • Springboard Atlantic 20th Anniversary, Dr. Gül Çalışkan – May 7- 8, 2024, Moncton NB
  • Qualitative Analysis Conference and Couch-Stone Symposium of the SSSI, Dr. Gül Çalışkan – June 14-16, 2023, Kelowna, BC

Presentations:

2025

  • “My life wouldn’t be the same anymore: Analysing newcomers’ stories of belonging,” Dr. Gül Çalışkan and Dr. Sophie M. Lavoie –June 18, 2025, Qualitative Analysis Conference, Québec City, QC
  • “Fostering Inclusivity in Fredericton: Insights from Pop-Up Café Discussions in The Promise of Home Project,” Shelby Harnish, Juliet Orji-Oba, Caitlin Sawler, and Rebecca MacMullin – March 14, 2025, STU Student Research & Ideas Fair, Fredericton NB 
  • “A Sense of Belonging? Policy Mapping for Promise of Home in Fredericton,” Shamy Iliza Rukokora, Sarah Brewer and Dora Szemok – March 14, 2025, STU Student Research & Ideas Fair, Fredericton NB 
  • “A Sense of Belonging? Policy Mapping for Promise of Home in Fredericton,” Shamy Iliza Rukokora, Sarah Brewer and Dora Szemok – March 20-22, 2025, UNB Arts Matters Conference, Fredericton NB
  • “Comparative Analysis of Immigration Strategies in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John: Plans vs. Reality,” Dora Szemok – March 14, 2025, STU Student Research & Ideas Fair, Fredericton NB 

2024

  • “Defining Home: Community Insights in Fredericton,” Dora Szemok – March 22, 2024, UNB Arts Matters Conference, Fredericton NB 
  • “Promise of Home: Envisioning a More Inclusive Community,” Valeria Solis, Shamy Illiza Rukokora, Dora Szemok – March 15, 2024, STU Student Research & Ideas Fair, Fredericton NB 
  • “Promise of Home: Envisioning a More Inclusive Community,” Valeria Solis, Shamy Illiza Rukokora, Dora Szemok – March 22, 2024, UNB Arts Matters Conference, Fredericton NB 

2023

  • “Promise of Home: Gathering Immigrants’ Stories in Fredericton,” Bianca Prăjescu, Bernarda Delgado, Daniel Abreus Santana – March 24 – 26, 2023, UNB Arts Matters Conference, Fredericton NB