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âIâm not sociology. Iâm human.â
Hosted by the Film Studies Association of Canada, the annual Martin Walsh keynote lecture was delivered by renowned filmmaker, writer, and artist Dr. Sylvia D. Hamilton. In her lecture, Field Notes from the Black Atlantic , Dr. Hamilton captivated...
A Digital Commons for the Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr. Wright stated that scholarly research should be focused on the notion of a âcommonsâ and collectivity â knowledge should be shared with a community for public benefit.
Using the Canadian Humanities and Social Sciences Commons: An Interactive Workshop
Research has changed in the digital age. The HSS repository reflects this reality, as it stores many different types of media â including podcasts, videos, and computer code â not just journals and books.
Civilizing the State: Reclaiming Politics for the Common Good
âIf the legitimacy of the state rests on its duty to protect the welfare of its citizens, the betrayal of this responsibility amounts to what I call the âtreason of the stateâ,â said Restakis.
One Mind, One People: NEÈŸOLáčEW̱ and the radical reclamation of Indigenous languages
âIndigenous languages are filled with beauty, like great works of artâŠâ said Onowa McIvor, Professor of Indigenous Education at the University of Victoria. âIt is really a pedagogy of hope.â
Wanted: More Men to Help Prevent Gender-Based Violence in Canada
Gender studies expert Grace Skahan among leading line-up of speakers at Congress 2022, Canadaâs largest humanities and social sciences conference, taking place virtually May 12-20
Convergence leads to success
There is an age when we acquire an understanding of metaphor. I recall hearing, âAvec des si on peut mettre Paris en bouteille.âŻÂ» We know that means something like âanything is possible if you dreamâ. But I imagined the homonym (scies, which...
Federation EDID Progress Update
One year after the âIgniting Changeâ report, the Federation is pleased to share the progress that has been made in the areas of equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.
Connecting people, ideas, and disciplines at Congress 2022
In a few short weeks, scholars from nearly 40 different academic disciplines will gather virtually for the 91st annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, this year, centred on the theme of Transitions . For us at the Federation, Congress...