First episode is now live!
Today we talk about the still-evolving COVID-19 pandemic, a health crisis that’s often been called ‘unprecedented.’ But was it? Miller is joined by Madeline Mant, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Toronto to explore this question through the lens of pandemics past.
Webinar: Publish in English or perish
On November 15, the Federation and Acfas co-hosted a free webinar entitled “Publish in English or perish: Challenges and opportunities of French-language research in Canada.” The recording the of webinar is now available.
Second EDID progress update released
In October, the Federation shares its second update on the progress that has been made so far in the areas of equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.
Congress 2023 will take place at York University
Read about the theme Reckonings and Re-imaginings, discover the logo and its significance, and get ready to take part in the first in-person Congress since 2019.
Giving voice to the humanities and social sciences across Canada
The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences promotes research and teaching for the advancement of an inclusive, democratic, and prosperous society.
With a membership now comprising over 160 universities, colleges, and scholarly associations, the Federation represents a diverse community of 91,000 researchers and graduate students across Canada. The Federation organizes Canada’s largest academic gathering, the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, bringing together more than 8,000 participants each year.
Your membership with us
Federation membership gives you the power to think, speak, and engage from platforms of national and international significance to the humanities and social sciences.
What is the ASPP?
The Awards to Scholarly Publications Program (ASPP), a key Federation activity, funds scholarly books in Canada that make an important contribution to the humanities and social sciences.
Latest resources
How does race shape the experiences, education, and achievements of Black youth?
Big Thinking Podcast with Carl E. James Welcome to the Big Thinking podcast, where we talk to leading researchers about their work on some of the most important and interesting questions of our time. Gabriel Miller, President and CEO of the...
Community engagement and connections: thinking relationally in Congress 2023
York University, the host of Congress 2023, is Canada’s third largest University with a long-standing commitment to social justice, accessible education and collegial self-governance. It is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek...
