POETRY(Poly-Occular Engagement and Transnational Research Yearnings): Innovations in Research Across Community-Academic Divides

Team:
Principal Investigator: Dr. Denise L. Spitzer (University of Alberta)
Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Julie Ham (Brock University)
Co-Investigators: Mr. Rey Asis (Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants), Ms. Yuni Asriyanti (Women Human Rights Defender), Mr. Arman Hernando (Migrante Philippines), Ms. Karsiwen (KABAR BUMI), Ms. Hanindha Kristy (Independent Women’s Rights Defender), Ms. Eni Lestari (PILAR), Ms. Sriarti (KABAR BUMI), Ms. Sringatin (Indonesian Migrant Workers Union)
Project Coordinator: Ms. Marian C Sanchez (University of Alberta)
Summary of Project:
Utilizing the Lives of Migrant Remittances project as a case study, Poly-Occular Engagement and Transnational Research Yearnings (POETRY) aimed to: 1) Document the impact of COVID-19 on our research methods, 2) Bridge divides and deepen conversations amongst community based and academic researchers to develop strategies to address ongoing and emerging challenges, and 3) Consolidate lessons learned, facilitate knowledge translation activities, and co-create resources to help inform transnational research engagement practices moving forward. Reflecting on the emerging spatial and temporal challenges facing transnational research, POETRY highlighted the role of knowledge production from grassroots organizations and community informed academic traditions within the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. This work hopes to ultimately de-centre Western epistemic traditions and provide resources and inspiration for other scholars and activists to do the same, contributing to a more just world.


Mothers. Daughters. Sisters
Wreathed in Pain, Armored with Strength.
We Share Knowledge; We Break Chains.
Enhancing Expertise, Sharing and Caring
Living Life, Looking to the Future
Changing the Story of “National Heroes”
We Build Mutual Trust to Face Challenges to Achieve the Changes We Want
Dare to Struggle, Dare to Win
Dare to Break Old Ideas and Usher New Ideas In

Recipes for Collaboration:
Food for Thought

When we cook, we don’t only look at the recipe, but also consider who for are we making the menu.
Come together with knowledge and vision, and journey to achieve hope, peace, and home.
Image by:
Sringatin & Jepy
Hong Kong

Funded by New Frontiers in Research Fund
