A series of speeches and lectures from the finest minds of our time. Fresh ideas from speakers of note.
Kasari Govender is Legal Director of the West Coast Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF). She spoke with Peter Driftmier of Simon Fraser University’s CJSF-FM about the discussion of maternal health issues at the G8 and G20 summits, and its implications for women’s rights.
Kasari Govender is Legal Director of the West Coast Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF). She spoke with Peter Driftmier of Simon Fraser University’s CJSF-FM about the discussion of maternal health issues at the G8 and G20 summits, and its implications for women’s rights.
The Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences is an annual gathering of scholars, students, policymakers and practitioners to exchange ideas and nurture groundbreaking research. This year’s Congress is being held at Concordia University in Montreal, with “connected understanding” as its overriding theme. June 2nd marked the launch of a new book by Peter Stevens – a…
The Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences is an annual gathering of scholars, students, policymakers and practitioners to exchange ideas and nurture groundbreaking research. This year’s Congress is being held at Concordia University in Montreal, with “connected understanding” as its overriding theme. June 2nd marked the launch of a new book by Peter Stevens – a…
Chief Billy Diamond of the Waskaganish First Nation shares memories of his childhood in this keynote address on northern native families.
An informal discussion with the media expert on the nature and ethics of news.
Lori Crowe discusses how Hollywood superhero movies reproduce and promote a militarized hero ideal.
Robert Smith presents research into his work-in-progress: an investigation into the nature of eco-theological awareness along the St. Lawrence River.
Florian Olsen lectures on ideas of sacrifice in regards to the war in Iraq, and division between Americans as a result of the conflict.
Jared Wesley presents his analysis of the recent election to replace Gary Doer.
The Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences is an annual gathering of scholars, students, policymakers and practitioners to exchange ideas and nurture groundbreaking research. This year’s Congress is being held at Concordia University in Montreal, with “connected understanding” as its overriding theme. “The Neo-Liberal Superhero Soldier” was the title of a lecture by Lori Crowe, of…
The Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences is an annual gathering of scholars, students, policymakers and practitioners to exchange ideas and nurture groundbreaking research. This year’s Congress is being held at Concordia University in Montreal, with “connected understanding” as its overriding theme. Robert Smith is a Master’s student at Concordia. His June 1st presentation shared the…
