Seeds of the future: Climate justice, racial justice, and Indigenous resurgence
Mark your calendar for this Big Thinking lecture at Congress with renowned Abenaki filmmaker, singer, artist, and activist, Alanis Obomsawin.
Thinking across differences: Decolonial, anti-racism, and feminist perspectives
Check out this Big Thinking interdisciplinary panel sure to spark conversation at Congress.
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The Federation just released a study that speaks to the vital role of scholarly book publishing in Canada, exploring strategies to ensure its health and relevance in the 21th century.
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Indigenous protocols for Congress 2023
York University and the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for the 2023 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences. The purpose of this document is to provide...
Federation publishes study on the enduring importance of scholarly books in Canada
Today, we are pleased to share a newly released study that speaks to the vital role of scholarly book publishing in Canada, and explores strategies to ensure its health and relevance in the 21st century. In a study commissioned by the Federation...
Federation Launches New EDID Initiatives Fund for Scholarly Associations
It is my great pleasure today to announce that the Federation is piloting the EDID Initiatives Fund, a new funding opportunity that will support member associations in developing initiatives that advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and...