Participants Needed for Research on LGBTQ+ Newcomer Settlement and Integration in NL

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If you answer “yes” to these questions, we want to hear from you!

  • Are you age 18 and older?

  • Are you a newcomer to Canada currently living in NL?

  • Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community?

  • Do you speak and understand some English?

Focus groups may occur in person or remotely via Zoom. Zoom participants must turn on their cameras. Requests for one-on-one interviews will be accommodated. Participants will be required to confirm that they are free of COVID-19 symptoms prior to in-person interviews. When space allows, the mask can be removed for clear audio recording. In areas with limited space, both the participant and researcher will wear masks. Demographic and health information will be requested prior to the interview. Participants will be compensated with a $50 honourarium. Translation services will be provided for focus groups and interviews with advance notice. Please discuss your anticipated need for this service with the researcher. Participation in focus groups is not anonymous, and the research team cannot guarantee that participants will protect one another’s confidentiality.

Participation is not a requirement of any organizations or groups that may distribute the study and recruitment documents on behalf of the research team. Your decision to participate, or not, will not impact membership and/or any services and/or programs that you may access, and will not be reported to anyone.

The proposal for this research has been reviewed by the Interdisciplinary Committee on Ethics in Human Research (ICEHR) and found to be in compliance with Memorial University’s ethics policy. If you have ethical concerns about the research, such as the way you have been treated or your rights as a participant, you may contact the Chairperson of the ICEHR at icehr@mun.ca or by telephone at (709) 864-2861

Are you a service provider working in a settlement or LGBTQ+-focused organization? Click here to learn about participating in our study as a service provider.

If you are interested in participating in this study, or would like more information, please contact:

Dr. Sulaimon Giwa
School of Social Work, Memorial University
+1 (819) 319-9832
sgiwa@mun.ca

*LGBTQ+ refers to sexual and gender minorities who selfidentify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and plus.