Federation News
Discover our new Big Thinking Podcast
In November, the Federation launched the Big Thinking Podcast, a new show that features leading researchers in the humanities and social sciences in conversation about the most important and interesting issues of our time.
First four episodes:
Are pandemic times really unprecedented?
Madeleine Mant
University of Toronto
How does race shape the experiences, education, and achievements of Black youth?
Carl E. James
York University
Is bilingualism in peril in Canada?
François Larocque
University of Ottawa
What will hybrid or online learning look like going forward?
Terence Day
Simon Fraser University
&
Thi Kim Thu Le
University of Windsor
More episodes coming soon! Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, and Spotify, or listen on the Federation website.
Be our next guest! Email us at communications@federationhss.ca.
Publish in English or Perish: Challenges and opportunities of French-language research in Canada
On November 15, the Federation and Acfas co-hosted a webinar discussing the findings and policy recommendations from the recent Acfas report, Portrait and Challenges of Research in French in the Minority Context in Canada. Watch the recording now.
Submission to the Science and Research Committee
Following Vice-Chair of the Federation Board Annie Pilote’s presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research, the Federation submitted a written brief to the committee’s study on Research and Scientific Publication in French. Read the submission.
Join the Publications Committee for the Awards to Scholarly Publications Program
Are you interested in helping to promote original Canadian research in the humanities and social sciences? The Federation is seeking experienced scholars, particularly with a history or philosophy background and French language proficiency, to join the ASPP Publications Committee. The committee 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.
Congress News
Congress 2023 registrations open in January
Registration for Congress 2023 is nearly here! Join us at Canada's largest academic gathering from May 27 to June 2 at York University in Toronto. Subscribe to our Congress News bulletin to get notified about the registration launch in January and be the first to learn about this year's exciting programming. Learn how to register.
Congress blog call for submissions
Calling all students and scholars: do you want to be part of the conversation around Congress 2023? We are seeking submissions for the Congress blog that speak to the theme Reckonings & Re-Imaginings. Send us your ideas at communications@federationhss.ca.
Exhibit at the 2023 Expo
Applications are now open for organizations interested in exhibiting at the Congress Expo. Showcase your products and services, and show your support for the humanities and social sciences by becoming a Congress exhibitor, advertiser, or sponsor. Learn how to apply.
HSS Community News
When an international crisis strikes, the humanities and social sciences have a critical role to play. That’s why, right now, our scholars are helping the world make sense of what’s happening in Iran and Ukraine.
Help us enrich the conversation by sharing relevant research contributions, blogs, articles and op-eds about the Iranian protests to be included in the next Communique or on the Federation’s blog. Please reach out to communications@federationhss.ca for more information.
Iran is using every effort to crush protesters intent on a revolution - except hearing them out - After nearly two months of uprising and protests, the Basij - part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) - keeps using violence and murder as an answer to the social movement fighting for women's right in Iran. Read more.
A mix of worry and hope as Iranians in Canada watch an uprising from afar - In the midst of the revolution occurring in Iran, Iranians in Canada are sharing their mixed feelings of hope in the face of the courage their friends and families are displaying but also a sense of worry concerning their safety. Read more.
Ukraine war: Why the missile in Poland is a warning of things to come - During the largest missile strike against Ukraine, Russia killed two civilians in Poland after a stray missile touched Przewodów. Read more.
I can't breathe: feeling suffocated by the polite racism in Canada's graduate schools - A survey of 76 racialized students and a panel of discussion for Black, Indigenous and other students of colour showed that many of the respondents have been told to minimize their experience and avoid conflict. Read more.
Canada: emphasis on diversity, access, belonging and pathways needed post pandemic - After the COVID-19 pandemic, a key focus for international education, as it has been discussed in the Canadian Bureau of International Education held in Toronto, is finding balance. Read more.
The Government of Canada and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation launch a new funding opportunity to support Reconciliation Network in response to Call to Action 65 - This initiative will see the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council investing up to $6 million to support a national research program. Read more.
Trudeau pledges Francophone support - At the 18th Francophonie Summit in Tunisia, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau promoted the value of French language and studying in Canada. Trudeau also announced a $20.8 million in funding over four years for the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. Read more.
English only? The Emergencies Act inquiry showed Canada's hostility towards Francophones - The Public Order Emergency Commission is bringing into the light debates over how bilingual Canada really is. Read more.
Funding disparities are pushing Canadians to enroll in U.S. doctoral programs - The stipend difference between the U.S. and Canada is the principal factor that pushes graduate students to choose the U.S. for their doctorate. Read more.
National survey on knowledge mobilisation practices in the social sciences, humanities, and arts by McMaster University - Researchers at McMaster University are seeking to engage academics and practitioners to share their valuable input in a survey aiming to understand knowledge mobilisation practices in the social sciences, humanities, and arts. Take the survey.
The Government of Canada announces new funding to support Black scholars - This new funding will support Black scholars at the undergraduate, masters, doctoral, postdoctoral and post-health professional degree stages. Read more.