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As Congress 2022 draws near, it’s worth reflecting on the multiple meanings of the word “congress”: it can refer to a particular place where individuals meet, but also the act of meeting itself. For many, the COVID-19 pandemic has served as a painful...

At Congress 2022, sociologists are invited to reflect on how the pandemic has revealed inequalities of existing social structures and institutions — and how we can move forward to create just, democratic, tolerant, and flourishing societies.

Guest blog by Crystal Fraser, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Classics, & Religion and The Faculty of Native Studies, University of Alberta.

Congress 2021 edition Social inclusion is context-dependent and calls forth a myriad of philosophical ideals. The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Nursing’s “ Social Inclusion and Health Equity” webcast invited a panel of eloquent speakers and...

Congress 2021 blog edition Many of you are likely familiar with the difficulties of editing your own writing. When reading over your own work, your brain has a tendency to make sense of what you think is on the page, rather than what is actually...

Congress 2021 blog edition The Stolen Niitsitapi (the Real People) Children webcast at Congress 2021 was an open event hosted by the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE). It featured a powerful and innovative presentation by Tiffany...

Congress 2021 blog edition Congress 2021 has taken off with full force. On Thursday morning, opening keynote speaker Dr. Peter Mackie gave an inspiring talk highlighting how people and relations are key to ending homelessness. Dr. Mackie, Reader at...

Congress 2021 blog edition Organized by the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Education, “Learning in Northern Communities, Cultures, and Places: A Multimedia Interactive Gathering with the Faculty of Education, University of Alberta” featured four...