Contemporary Developments in Aboriginal Issues
British Association of Canadian Studies’ Aboriginal Studies Circle, at the University of Leeds Centre for Canadian Studies, Leeds (UK)
1st February 2011
The British Association of Canadian Studies is pleased to announce a one day colloquium of its Aboriginal Studies Circle. Many diverse indigenous populations around the globe have been the victims of marginalization as they confront the vast array of issues resulting from both historical injustices and contemporary global challenges. This colloquium seeks to bring together academics and other professionals with an interest in indigenous studies to discuss the broad issues that affect indigenous peoples both in Canada and elsewhere. Through building an interdisciplinary network, it is hoped that discussions of the challenges facing indigenous peoples can be drawn from the periphery of contemporary political, social, cultural, and legal discourses and brought into the mainstream.
Keynote Speakers:
•Prof. Joy Hendry (Oxford Brookes University)
•Dr. Colin Samson (University of Essex)
•Dr. David Stirrup (University of Kent)
•Dr. Pamela Palmater (Ryerson University)
Registration please use this form
Programme
Joy Hendry (Oxford Brookes University) Anthropology Keynote: Aboriginal Science: putting the First Nations of Canada in a broad Indigenous Context
Pamela Palmater (Centre for Indigenous Governance, Ryerson University Canada) Law & Society Keynote: The Myth of Post-Colonialism in Canada: How Modern Laws and Politics Impact Indigenous Peoples.
Colin Samson (University of Essex) Sociology Keynote: The Future of the Past: Cultural Revitalization As a Means of Addressing the Unjust Dialogue with Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
David Stirrup (University of Kent) Literature Keynote: George Copway, Ojibwa Conquest, and the Indigenous Ideal
Dominic Alessio Richmond (The American International University of London) Monopoly Imperialism: The Buying and Leasing of Empires
Sinéad O'Sullivan (University of Manchester) Métis and the Canadian State: Claiming an Aboriginal Identity through the Legal System
Katya Brooks (University of Essex) Considering Cultural Collision: Reflections of Being a White, Middle-Class, British, Young(ish), Female Researcher in Sub-Arctic Canada
Roy Todd (University of Leeds) Urban Indigenous Youth: Diverse Contexts, Complex Transitions
Alfred Wong & Roxanne Gomes (The Friends of Aboriginal Health Association, Vancouver Canada) Impact of Advanced Telecommunication on Remote First Nation Communities
Zalfa Fegahli (University of Nottingham) The miracle of martyrs: Gregory Scofield's Revisionist Louis Riel
Maggie Bowers (University of Portsmouth) Storytelling and Sovereignty: Enacting Literary Self-Determination
Gundula Wilke (Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (Germany) Alternative History Lessons by Marginalised Writers
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Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Friday, 11 November 2011
CFP: Contemporary Developments in Aboriginal Issues - 1st February 2012, University of Leeds, Centre for Canadian Studies
Contemporary Developments in Aboriginal Issues
British Association of Canadian Studies' Aboriginal Studies Circle
at the University of Leeds Centre for Canadian Studies, Leeds (UK)
1st February 2012
The British Association of Canadian Studies is pleased to announce a one day colloquium of its Aboriginal Studies Circle. Many diverse indigenous populations around the globe have been the victims of marginalization as they confront the vast array of issues resulting from both historical injustices and contemporary global challenges. This colloquium seeks to bring together academics and other professionals with an interest in indigenous studies to discuss the broad issues that affect indigenous peoples both in Canada and elsewhere. Through building an interdisciplinary network, it is hoped that discussions of the challenges facing indigenous peoples can be drawn from the periphery of contemporary political, social, cultural, and legal discourses and brought into the mainstream.
Keynote Speakers:
• Prof. Joy Hendry (Anthropology, Oxford Brookes University)
• Dr. Colin Samson (Sociology, University of Essex)
• Dr. David Stirrup (Literature, University of Kent)
• Dr. Roy Todd (Sociology, University of Leeds)
Call for Papers:
Proposals for 20-minute papers, to be presented in either English or French, are invited from any single disciplinary or multidisciplinary perspective including those which offer an informed view of Canada in comparative contexts. Broader possible approaches might include papers on:
* Indigenous peoples and a new history?
* Methodological and theoretical approaches.
* Self-determination and indigenous politics.
* Indigenous economic self-sufficiency.
* Indigenous law/ law and Indigenous peoples.
* Indigenous resource management & land claims.
* Environmental pressures on indigenous populations
* Indigenous languages.
* Indigenous health.
* Visual culture/film & Indigenous literature, art & culture.
This should not, however, be taken as an exhaustive list, and we welcome proposals for papers dealing with all varied interpretations of the theme.
Email abstract(s) of 200-300 words; and brief CV(s) (must include title, institutional affiliation & address(es) by 30 November 2011.
The Idea Exchange:
The Idea Exchange Session will consist of individuals at a table who are willing to spend 5 minutes to share experiences of something they are passionate about in terms of research or teaching and learning. Like a 'show and tell' but with a small group of people (2/3 max) sat a table listening to how you use a research or teaching and learning methodology/software/hardware/resource and giving them the chance to sign up/have a go/ask questions. We hope to have as many Idea Exchanges as possible running concurrently during this Session so as to maximise coverage and allow people to personalise their teaching, learning and research. This is an ideal opportunity for people who do not wish to present a full conference paper to share something that they are particularly passionate about and to gain constructive feedback. If you wish to sign-up to present an idea then you will be acting as a facilitator in order to get people engaged and familiar with your topic within 5 minutes - think guide on the side rather than sage on the stage! To register to present an idea exchanges please send a title for your session to the e-mail address below.
Registration: You can register to attend the colloquium as an audience member.
Enquiries and proposals to: c/o Thomas Snell, Tel: 44 (0) 191 222 6379. Address: rm 2.32, School of Modern Languages, Old Library Building, Newcastle University, NE1 7RU. thomas.snell@newcastle.ac.uk
British Association of Canadian Studies' Aboriginal Studies Circle
at the University of Leeds Centre for Canadian Studies, Leeds (UK)
1st February 2012
The British Association of Canadian Studies is pleased to announce a one day colloquium of its Aboriginal Studies Circle. Many diverse indigenous populations around the globe have been the victims of marginalization as they confront the vast array of issues resulting from both historical injustices and contemporary global challenges. This colloquium seeks to bring together academics and other professionals with an interest in indigenous studies to discuss the broad issues that affect indigenous peoples both in Canada and elsewhere. Through building an interdisciplinary network, it is hoped that discussions of the challenges facing indigenous peoples can be drawn from the periphery of contemporary political, social, cultural, and legal discourses and brought into the mainstream.
Keynote Speakers:
• Prof. Joy Hendry (Anthropology, Oxford Brookes University)
• Dr. Colin Samson (Sociology, University of Essex)
• Dr. David Stirrup (Literature, University of Kent)
• Dr. Roy Todd (Sociology, University of Leeds)
Call for Papers:
Proposals for 20-minute papers, to be presented in either English or French, are invited from any single disciplinary or multidisciplinary perspective including those which offer an informed view of Canada in comparative contexts. Broader possible approaches might include papers on:
* Indigenous peoples and a new history?
* Methodological and theoretical approaches.
* Self-determination and indigenous politics.
* Indigenous economic self-sufficiency.
* Indigenous law/ law and Indigenous peoples.
* Indigenous resource management & land claims.
* Environmental pressures on indigenous populations
* Indigenous languages.
* Indigenous health.
* Visual culture/film & Indigenous literature, art & culture.
This should not, however, be taken as an exhaustive list, and we welcome proposals for papers dealing with all varied interpretations of the theme.
Email abstract(s) of 200-300 words; and brief CV(s) (must include title, institutional affiliation & address(es) by 30 November 2011.
The Idea Exchange:
The Idea Exchange Session will consist of individuals at a table who are willing to spend 5 minutes to share experiences of something they are passionate about in terms of research or teaching and learning. Like a 'show and tell' but with a small group of people (2/3 max) sat a table listening to how you use a research or teaching and learning methodology/software/hardware/resource and giving them the chance to sign up/have a go/ask questions. We hope to have as many Idea Exchanges as possible running concurrently during this Session so as to maximise coverage and allow people to personalise their teaching, learning and research. This is an ideal opportunity for people who do not wish to present a full conference paper to share something that they are particularly passionate about and to gain constructive feedback. If you wish to sign-up to present an idea then you will be acting as a facilitator in order to get people engaged and familiar with your topic within 5 minutes - think guide on the side rather than sage on the stage! To register to present an idea exchanges please send a title for your session to the e-mail address below.
Registration: You can register to attend the colloquium as an audience member.
Enquiries and proposals to: c/o Thomas Snell, Tel: 44 (0) 191 222 6379. Address: rm 2.32, School of Modern Languages, Old Library Building, Newcastle University, NE1 7RU. thomas.snell@newcastle.ac.uk
Monday, 19 September 2011
Aboriginal Rights in the Arctic
Aboriginal Rights in the Arctic
Tony Penikett
(Former Premier, Yukon Territory)
Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 12.30-1.45 p.m.
Room G34, Ground Floor, Senate House [South Block]
RSVP: Olga.Jimenez@sas.ac.uk
0207 862 8871
University of London
Malet Street, London WC1
Tony Penikett's 25 years in politics included two years in Ottawa as Chief of Staff to federal New Democratic Party Leader Ed Broadbent, MP; five terms in the Yukon Legislative Assembly, and two terms as Premier of Canada's Yukon Territory. His government negotiated final agreement for First Nation Land claims in the territory and passed pioneering education, health, language legislation, as well as leading a much-admired bottom-up economic planning process. Penikett entered politics after the miners at the northern Yukon Arctic asbestos mine, where he was shop steward, nominated him for the Territorial Legislature.
Penikett has also served as Deputy Minister of Negotiations and later, Labour for the Government of British Columbia. In 2006, Douglas and McIntyre published his book, Reconciliation: First Nations Treaty Making. He is also the author of two films: The Mad Trapper for BBC TV/ Time Life Films and La Patrouille Perdue for French television as well as several plays.
Tony Penikett
(Former Premier, Yukon Territory)
Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 12.30-1.45 p.m.
Room G34, Ground Floor, Senate House [South Block]
RSVP: Olga.Jimenez@sas.ac.uk
0207 862 8871
University of London
Malet Street, London WC1
Tony Penikett's 25 years in politics included two years in Ottawa as Chief of Staff to federal New Democratic Party Leader Ed Broadbent, MP; five terms in the Yukon Legislative Assembly, and two terms as Premier of Canada's Yukon Territory. His government negotiated final agreement for First Nation Land claims in the territory and passed pioneering education, health, language legislation, as well as leading a much-admired bottom-up economic planning process. Penikett entered politics after the miners at the northern Yukon Arctic asbestos mine, where he was shop steward, nominated him for the Territorial Legislature.
Penikett has also served as Deputy Minister of Negotiations and later, Labour for the Government of British Columbia. In 2006, Douglas and McIntyre published his book, Reconciliation: First Nations Treaty Making. He is also the author of two films: The Mad Trapper for BBC TV/ Time Life Films and La Patrouille Perdue for French television as well as several plays.
Thursday, 7 July 2011
New Zealand Studies at Birkbeck - an introduction and upcoming events
New Zealand studies at Birkbeck has been established with the aim of raising the profile of New Zealand in the UK.
Professor Janet Wilson is exploring research collaborations between New Zealand and UK scholars with a focus on shared areas of interest. She currently aims to introduce New Zealand topics into some of the MA teaching provision at Birkbeck (e.g. postcolonial children’s literature, the knowledge society and the cultural economy; colonial and postcolonial studies). Further integration of New Zealand topics into the undergraduate curriculum may follow.
New Zealand studies at Birkbeck is associated with the New Zealand Studies Network (UK and Ireland). See http://nzstudies.wordpress.com/. The Network draws together professional people, scholars, students and the general public who are interested in, or experts on, aspects of New Zealand life. The Network organises meetings of general public interest which are addressed by an expert: their papers may be found on the website. It also presents film screenings, poetry readings, and musical events.
More specialised conferences, seminars and colloquia are intended to be held on the humanities, fine arts, sciences, social sciences, the law, architecture, business and management studies. It may also be expected that from time to time current events in the UK may call for comment from a New Zealand perspective.
■Friday 8th July. 6.00 pm -8.30 pm - New Zealand Studies launch
Professor Andrew Sharp will discuss the reasoning behind the expansion of Maori rights to property, political power, and group expression in the last thirty years. He will reflect on what this could teach the British and Irish about the potential of a way of thinking that originated with them.
■Saturday 9th July, 9am -1pm - Readings by New Zealand writers and poets
Fleur Adcock, Briar Wood, Robert Sullivan, Kirsty Gunn, Paula Morris, Mia Farland
Professor Janet Wilson is exploring research collaborations between New Zealand and UK scholars with a focus on shared areas of interest. She currently aims to introduce New Zealand topics into some of the MA teaching provision at Birkbeck (e.g. postcolonial children’s literature, the knowledge society and the cultural economy; colonial and postcolonial studies). Further integration of New Zealand topics into the undergraduate curriculum may follow.
New Zealand studies at Birkbeck is associated with the New Zealand Studies Network (UK and Ireland). See http://nzstudies.wordpress.com/. The Network draws together professional people, scholars, students and the general public who are interested in, or experts on, aspects of New Zealand life. The Network organises meetings of general public interest which are addressed by an expert: their papers may be found on the website. It also presents film screenings, poetry readings, and musical events.
More specialised conferences, seminars and colloquia are intended to be held on the humanities, fine arts, sciences, social sciences, the law, architecture, business and management studies. It may also be expected that from time to time current events in the UK may call for comment from a New Zealand perspective.
■Friday 8th July. 6.00 pm -8.30 pm - New Zealand Studies launch
Professor Andrew Sharp will discuss the reasoning behind the expansion of Maori rights to property, political power, and group expression in the last thirty years. He will reflect on what this could teach the British and Irish about the potential of a way of thinking that originated with them.
■Saturday 9th July, 9am -1pm - Readings by New Zealand writers and poets
Fleur Adcock, Briar Wood, Robert Sullivan, Kirsty Gunn, Paula Morris, Mia Farland
Monday, 20 June 2011
Institute of Commonwealth Studies podcasts
The Institute of Commonwealth Studies has been recording and making available as podcasts a number of seminars, conferences and lectures.
These are available at http://commonwealth.sas.ac.uk/events/videos-and-podcasts.html
Currently available podcasts include:
These are available at http://commonwealth.sas.ac.uk/events/videos-and-podcasts.html
Currently available podcasts include:
- The 2009 conference "Reconstructing Rwanda: 15 Years After Genocide. A Tribute to Alison Des Forges"
- Presentations from the conference "Recovering Stolen Generations, Land, and Culture: Indigenous Rights & Transitional Justice"
- Dr Shirin Ebadi (2003 Nobel Peace Prize Winner) speaking on "The Human Rights Situation in Iran"
- Institute Director Philip Murphy on "The House of Windsor and the Modern Commonwealth"
- The Rt Hon Tony Benn's lecture "Serving the Next Generation - The Commonwealth in the 21st Century: The Movement for Colonial Freedom"
- The Rt Hon Peter Hain speaking to "Mandela: the man and his legacy", and
- The Rt Hon Lord Howell of Guildford, Minister of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, giving the Inaugural Peter Lyon Lecture: "The Commonwealth - A Global Network for the 21st Century"
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