Spring is nearly in the air and with it, an exciting new batch of programming to check out at Congress 2023. This May, we will see the return of all your Congress favourites, including Big Thinking and Career Corner, providing opportunities for inspiration and engaging discourse around every corner. Read on and take part by registering early to get early bird pricing. Discover everything you love about Congress at a special rate!
Seeds of the future: Climate justice, racial justice, and Indigenous resurgence
Alanis Obomsawin
Keynote speaker
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, but it cannot be separated from issues of racial justice and Indigenous futures. In this Big Thinking lecture, discover what might be possible when we reckon with and re-imagine climate mitigation strategies through the lens of racial justice and Indigenous resurgence.
Monday, May 29, 2023 @ 12:15 - 13:15 ET.. Explore the event.
This event is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Thinking across differences: Decolonial, anti-racism, and feminist perspectives
Joyce Green
Gina Starblanket
Rinaldo Walcott
Big Thinking panelists
Christina Sharpe
Moderator
What is needed to live in non-hierarchical relationships that can truly honour our human differences? Can we re-imagine a new set of social relationships grounded in decoloniality, anti-racism, and feminism today for a better tomorrow?
For this Big Thinking event, join an interdisciplinary panel of scholars in conversation as they imagine together how to enact the terms under which we might create a radically different world.
Sunday, May 28, 2023 @ 12:15 - 13:15 ET. Explore the event.
The Big Thinking lecture series is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Join the conversation at Career Corner
For scholars at all stages of their careers, these workshops are a great opportunity to connect with peers and grow your skills. Network with colleagues from across the country, hear about different disciplinary practices, and gain career insight from industry experts.
The events calendar is packed with workshops to explore, including:
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Ask Me Anything: SSHRC’s Talent program—scholarships and fellowships
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Reckoning and Re-Imagining Research with Community: The Story of Jane and Finch
There’s so much more to explore. Check out Career Corner.
Presenting at Congress? Ensure you’re heard.
Calling all researchers! Are you presenting new research at Congress? We can help you expand your reach and get your ideas out into the world. By opting into the media outreach program, the Federation will engage with the media on your behalf, bringing you, your association, and your institution valuable promotion in and out of the academic community and increased visibility with the broader public.
The deadline to opt in is April 22, 2023. Learn more and sign up.
Congress in the news: York’s Andrea Davis says Congress 2023 theme had to be ‘reckonings and re-imaginings’
As Prof. Andrea Davis prepares for her role as academic convenor for Canada’s largest gathering of scholars this spring at York University, she reflects on Congress 2023’s theme, and how it informs the decisions we need to make as a society to ensure we can ‘live well together’ as the University Academic Plan calls on us to. Read via News @ York.
Plan your trip
Visit the Plan your trip section of the Congress website for practical information on accommodation, travel, COVID-19 protocols, and more. Sections are updated regularly, so check back often for the latest in Congress planning support, including special offers, discounts, and helpful tips.
- Accommodation – Plenty of new hotel options have been added at discounted Congress rates. Keep close to the action by staying at an on-campus residence.
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Travel & transportation– plan your journey from start to finish with recommendations for travel and special rates with preferred merchants.
If you are participating in Congress 2023 virtually, stay tuned for virtual attendee guidance coming in spring 2023.
Registration tips
Need registration support? For information on registration categories, fees, complimentary access Black and Indigenous attendees, and more, visit Register.
Still have questions? We’re here to help. Email us at congress@federationhss.ca.
Be an early bird. Register by March 31! Register.