Welcome to Congress Day 3
Today marks the start of National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
Find a list of events focused on Indigenous issues, research, and lived experiences below.
Social Spaces - opening today!
From June 1 – 4, the Waterfront Campus Social Zone will host musical performances alongside food and beverage vendors, outdoor games, and much more.
In addition, the St. James Campus Patio will offer a space to relax between sessions, with snacks & beverages available to purchase.
Today at Congress.
Big Thinking
Technologies of togetherness: Shaping an equitable future with AI
12:15 - 13:15, Waterfront Campus, 2nd floor, WF 237
Featured events
Generative AI, LLMs, and Knowledge Structures
10:30 – 12:00, Waterfront Campus, WF 607
Reimagining the self: Poetry, place, and the power of voice in public pedagogy
15:00 – 16:30, Waterfront Campus, WF 237
Career Corner
9:30 – 10:15, Waterfront Campus, 5th floor, WF 527
Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences
13:30 – 15:00, Waterfront Campus, 5th floor, WF 527
George Brown College
Waterfront Campus Social Zone performances
Eliana Cuevas & Jeremy Ledbetter
13:00 – 15:00
DJ Services by The 1 Entertainment Group (1 Ent Group) - Day 1
15:00 – 17:00
Open events
Fashion Futures: Showcase of emerging talent (Day 3)
8:00 - 18:00, Waterfront Campus, Daniels and Limberlost Display Cases
George Brown College
Research and Innovation Pop-Up (Day 3)
8:00 - 18:00, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, 2nd floor alcove
George Brown College
8:00 - 18:00, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, 2nd floor and Daniels, 3rd floor, WFD 331
George Brown College
Unpacked: The Stories We Carry – Journeys of Migration, Memory and Belonging (Day 3)
8:00 - 18:00, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, 3rd floor
George Brown College
Community Care Center: A Safe(r) Space (Day 1)
8:30 – 17:00, Waterfront Campus, WF 031
George Brown College
9:00 - 17:00, Waterfront Campus, across from registration
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Keynote Ashoke Mohanraj - Caring is Cool: Reframing Togetherness for a New Generation
9:00 – 10:00, St. James Campus, SJA 611
Environmental Studies Association of Canada (ESAC)
(APS3) Off the Tenure Track: Preparing for Work Outside the Professoriate
11:00 – 12:30, Waterfront Campus, WF 711
Canadian Sociological Association (CSA)
Co-Creation and Innovation in Participatory Research
13:00 – 14:30, Virtual Platform
Environmental Studies Association of Canada (ESAC)
Québec’s Réseau Circé: a mandate to promote the development and sustainability of scholarly journals
13:00 - 15:00, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, 6th floor, WFL 637
Canadian Association of Learned Journals (CALJ)
SSHRC Student and postdoc drop-in sessions (Day 2)
14:00 – 16:00, Waterfront Campus, across from registration (SSHRC Lounge)
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
CSHPM’s 2025 Kenneth O. May Lecture
14:00 – 15:00, St. James Campus, SJA 340E
Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Mathematics (CSHPM)
15:00 – 16:30, Waterfront Campus, Daniels, WFD 201
Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE)
Animation Nation: The Origin Story of a Starving Artist with Michael Hirsh
15:00 – 16:30, St. James Campus, SJB 112
George Brown College
Conceptual Change in Mathematics - Day Two
15:30 – 17:00, St. James Campus, SJA 340E
Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Mathematics (CSHPM)
Celebrating the Achievements of Hungarian Romani Canadians
16:00 – 17:00, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, WFL 201
Hungarian Studies Association of Canada (HSAC)
(FTS5) Introducing Fat Studies: The Basics
16:00 – 17:30, Waterfront Campus, WF 611
Canadian Sociological Association (CSA)
The Multicrisis Requires MultiSolving (And That Means Working Together)
16:20 – 17:50, St. James Campus, SJA 611
Environmental Studies Association of Canada (ESAC)
CSSE-SCÉÉ CSSHE- Plenary: Sustaining Futures in the Now: Young People Becoming Teachers
16:30 – 18:00, Waterfront Campus, Daniels, WFD 240-241
Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE)
Hungarian Roma Cultural Celebration
17:30 – 19:00, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, WFL 201
Hungarian Studies Association of Canada (HSAC)
Networking Night: Building Bridges
18:00 - 19:30, St. James Campus, SJA 246E
Environmental Studies Association of Canada (ESAC)
Access online or hybrid events through the Congress Virtual Platform
Indigenous programming.
Monday June 1
Co-Creation and Innovation in Participatory Research
13:00 – 14:30, Virtual Platform
Environmental Studies Association of Canada (ESAC)
Tuesday June 2
Keynote Lecture with Jeannette Armstrong
9:30 - 10:30, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, WFL 337
Indigenous Literary Studies Association (ILSA)
(IND2) Sinews of Solidarity: Learning From Long-term Indigenous-Settler Alliances
11:30 – 12:30, Waterfront Campus, WF 713
Canadian Sociological Association (CSA)
(IND1) Indigenous Climate Futures: Indigenous communities respond to climate change
14:00 – 15:00, Waterfront Campus, WF 713
Canadian Sociological Association (CSA)
15:45 – 17:00, St. James Campus SJC 303
Association of Canadian College and University Teachers of English (ACCUTE)
Towards True Reconciliation: Decolonizing Systems and Healing Communities
16:30 - 18:00, Waterfront Campus, WF 004/005
Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE)
Wednesday June 3
Digital Bundles: Creating Cultural Space for Indigenous Knowledge through New Technologies
13:00 – 14:30, St. James Campus, SJA 560E
Open/Technology in Education, Society, and Scholarship Association (OTESSA)
13:45 – 15:15, St. James Campus, SJC 207
Canadian Political Science Assocation (CPSA)
In Conversation: Kyle Edwards & Jon Hickey
15:00 – 16:30, Waterfront Campus, WF 607
Penguin Random House Canada
Thursday June 4
Keynote Lecture with Alice Te Punga Somerville
16:00 - 17:00, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, WF 004-005
Indigenous Literary Studies Association (ILSA)
Congress Expo.
Experience Congress Expo – a space to browse exceptional literary works, connect with publishers, and enjoy a touch of retail therapy.
Located on the first and second floors of the Waterfront Campus, Expo is the perfect spot to rest between sessions and catch up with other attendees.
Congress support.
Association conferences
Find programs, President's Receptions, and contact info for your association. Learn more
Support centre
Review FAQs, information for presenters, accessibility support and guidance, and Indigenous Protocols. Learn more
Events calendar
Your guide to programming and entertainment at Congress 2025. Learn more
Virtual platform
Attending remotely? Join open events and conference sessions via the virtual platform. Learn more
At George Brown: Getting around
Explore transit options, on-campus and accessible parking, and the shuttle service. Learn more
Trip resources
Explore on-site information, maps, transit and parking options, and tourism offerings. Learn more
Key arrival info.
When you arrive, note there are two Registration Desk locations for your convenience, which will be open from the following times:
Waterfront Campus - Congress Hub (map)
- May 30 – June 5 | 7:30 –17:00
- June 6 | 7:30 – 12:00
St. James Campus - First floor
- May 30 – June 5 | 8:00 – 16:00
Review the on-site information page for details on campus amenities, shuttle services, security & emergency procedures, on-site support, and more.
GBC Safety app & SafeWalk.
The GBC Safety app allows you to call emergency services (both 911 and campus security) at the touch of a button and send your live location to GBC Security if you need assistance on campus.
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play
Visit George Brown College's Public safety & security page for more information.
SafeWalk provides free walk accompaniment to students, staff, and visitors at George Brown College. Learn more about the SafeWalk program.
Dr. Mike DeGagné Fund: Congress support for Indigenous students
Thanks to the generous support of Dr. Mike DeGagné, this new fund provides additional support for Indigenous students attending Congress 2025, celebrating the vital contributions of Indigenous students to academia and the community while addressing systemic barriers in academic spaces. Apply before the deadline of June 6, 2025. Learn more
Shape the future of the Federation
As we develop our new strategic plan, we’re inviting Congress 2025 participants to take part in consultation sessions led by Higher Education Strategy Associates (HESA). These sessions are open to all, and your voice matters.
The next consultation sessions will take place on Monday, June 2, in room SJA 711 (St. James Campus) at 10:45 - 12:00 in French, and 15:15 - 16:30 in English. Drop-ins are welcome!
Have questions? Email us at congress@federationhss.ca.
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