Module 1 Learning Check

After reviewing each of the lessons in this module, you should now be able to:

• Define and critically assess the key course concepts of sustainable communities and community engagement.
• Communicate how community engagement has evolved over time.
• Explain why engaging actors is essential to navigating current challenges confronting communities.
• Describe different ways to respectfully engage with the community actors for research purposes that benefit the community as a whole and identify various actors to engage within the decision-making process.
• Explain why actively consulting Indigenous communities is essential to navigating challenges, and describe the process for actively consulting Indigenous communities.