February 25, 2022
Federation News
Celebrating Black History Month
From scholarly books on Canada’s Black beauty culture and the contributions of Black women teachers to anti-racist education in Canada, to Big Thinking lectures on the transmission of racism through the flinching away from Black touch and the legacy of mutual aid systems put in place by Black diaspora women, let's celebrate Black voices in the HSS community — in February, and every month.
Don't forget to check out the biographies of some notable Black Canadians who have helped shape Canadian heritage and identity, curated by Heritage Canada.
Become an assessor for the Awards to Scholarly Publications Program (ASPP)
Are you interested in helping to promote original Canadian research in the humanities and social sciences? The Federation is seeking experienced scholars from a variety of fields to join the ASPP Publications Committee, which evaluates grant applications for scholarly works, and issues funding recommendations continuously throughout the year. Please reach out to aspp-paes@federationhss.ca to find out more.
Next Member Forum to take place March 15
Associations of the Federation will discuss issues related to accessibility and open access at our second open forum for members. If you are an association's executive and haven't received your invitation, send us an email at membership@federationhss.ca.
Call for proposals to host a future Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences
We are currently accepting proposals from Canadian institution members of the Federation to host Congress in 2024, and expressions of interest for Congress 2025, 2026 and 2027. Hosting Congress presents an unparalleled opportunity to showcase innovative and impactful research, and to unite institutions’ faculty, students, administrators and community partners around an important, campus-wide initiative. Learn more.
We’re hiring!
We are currently hiring a Program Lead to oversee the Federation’s programming and granting agenda. Interested? Apply here.
Did you know that there are more than 20 awards for scholarly books and research offered by the Federation’s association members? Check out the award list on our website!
Congress News
Have you registered for Congress yet?
Don’t forget to register before March 31 to take advantage of the early-bird deadline! Find your registration category, association conference details, program information, and more on our website.
Opt into the media outreach program
Are you a researcher presenting material at Congress that the media should know about? Looking to build your audience and expand the reach of your work? Be sure to opt into the media outreach program, and we’ll do our part to pitch newsworthy research to the biggest outlets in Canada. Learn more.
Work at Congress
We’re hiring over 150 short-term contract workers to support Congress 2022, with positions for Customer Service Representatives, Communications Assistants, and Event Technicians! Do you know someone who would be interested in working 20 to 30 hours during Canada’s largest academic gathering? Learn more and apply here.
Advertise on the Congress website
By placing an advertisement on our website, you could promote your products and services to thousands of scholars from an array of disciplines and reach 86,000+ website visitors in the lead-up to Congress. Interested? Learn more here.
Open events with SSHRC
Tri-agency Grants Management Solution (TGMS) Initiative
Thursday, May 12, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (eastern)
The Tri-agency Grants Management Solution (TGMS) will modernize CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC’s grants management systems to better support applicants, administrators and reviewers during the grants management lifecycle. Join the TGMS team on May 12, as they provide an update on recent accomplishments and where things are headed! Read more.
SSHRC Talent: Scholarships, Fellowships and Beyond
Monday, May 16, 2022, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (eastern)
Do you want to learn more about the scholarships and fellowships available to you as a graduate student or postdoctoral researcher? Join SSHRC staff for a live Talent Program presentation on May 16, 2022. They will provide an overview of the funding opportunities offered at the master's, doctoral and postdoctoral levels, followed by a question and answer period. Read more.
Congress is made possible by the support of our generous partners and sponsors:
SSHRC, Mitacs, University Affairs, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Acfas, Academic Matters
HSS Community News
Three big reasons your company needs a social scientist: Did you know that social scientists can stimulate your organization’s agility and flexibility, help to deepen your relationships with your communities and markets, and improve your social innovation goals? Read more.
What the ‘freedom convoy’ reveals about the ties among politics, police, and the law: “The so-called freedom convoy, which began in January 2022 to challenge vaccination requirements for truckers crossing the Canada-United States border, is a fascinating specimen for the sociology of law enforcement,” writes Temitope Oriola, a member of the Federation’s Board of Directors. Read more.
The pandemic exposed the vulnerability of international students in Canada: International students have faced intense psychological, academic, and financial vulnerabilities, often in conjunction with one another – and navigate difficult systems to gain appropriate mental health services. Understanding these vulnerabilities can help to develop more effective policies, explain Anil Varughese and Saul Schwartz of Carleton University. Read more.
First Nations University of Canada launches the Indigenous Continuing Education Centre (ICEC): The ICEC will share Indigenous knowledge through inclusive, accessible, and recognized learning opportunities, with short course programming through which learners can earn badges, micro-credentials, and professional certificates. Learn more.
New online, worldwide hub for research on decolonization and anti-racism: The Anti-Racism Lab brings together scholars from around the world to share research and spark conversations about decolonization and anti-racism in universities. University of Alberta professor Shirley Anne Tate is a leader of the seven-year project. Learn more.
Wilfrid Laurier professor working to highlight Afro-Indigenous narratives: The Proclaiming Our Roots project, led by Professor Ciann Wilson, documents the story of the Afro-Indigenous community in Canada through vlogs and videos relating personal and familial histories. Learn more.
1 in 4 youth may ignore science: A survey from the Canada Foundation for Innovation, in partnership with Acfas, found that most Canadian youth use science to guide their actions —but around 25% “may ignore science.” The proliferation of misinformation on social media, compounded with increased reliance on social media as a source of news, may contribute to the findings. Read more.
Call for proposals: Cambridge Scholars Publishing invites proposals for academic books and edited collections in the humanities and social sciences. To submit a book proposal, contribute to a Guest Edited collection, or learn about adapting your PhD thesis for publication, visit their website.