Welcome to day two!
We have a number of exciting discussions lined up. Read on to discover special events happening at Congress today, and important attendee information.
Today's highlighted events
Today's Big Thinking lecture
Beyond “crimes of insolidarity”: Considerations for a transition based on economic and social rights
with Christine Vézina
May 13, 2022 | 12:00 - 13:00 EDT
Martin Walsh Keynote Lecture with Dr. Syliva D. Hamilton
Film Studies Association of Canada (FSAC), Canadian Communication Association (CCA)
May 13, 2022 | 11:00 - 12:30 EDT
Research4Life: Strategies to Support Global Access to High-Quality Scholarly Content
Canadian Association of Learned Journals (CALJ)
May 13, 2022 | 12:00 - 13:30 EDT
Navigating Your Career Transition: Insight and Advice for Black, Indigenous, and Racialized Graduate Students Searching for Careers with Purpose
Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS)
May 13, 2022 | 13:00 - 14:30 EDT
Bringing Whole Selves to Work: Co-op Culture Welcoming to BIPOC
Canadian Association for Studies in Co-operation (CASC)
May 13, 2022 | 13:00 - 14:00 EDT
Congress researchers in the news
As part of our media relations program:
- Annette Henry (UBC), Kisha McPherson (Toronto Metropolitan University) and Anika Forde (York), presenting at Congress with the Black Canadian Studies Association (BCSA): Black alienation in academic life begins in high school: study - Toronto Star
- Grace Skahan (McGill University), presenting at Congress with the Canadian Sociological Association: Men on board as part of the solution to gender-based violence - CBC
- Alexandria Pavelich (University of Saskatchewan) presenting at Congress with the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE): Sask. researcher says service dogs prevent suicides - Calgary Herald
More to come tomorrow! Follow the conversation on social media with #Congressh and @federation_hss.
Meet our CGMA recipients
The Congress Graduate Merit Award (CGMA) facilitates the participation of graduate students in Congress activities. Every day, we will profile recipients and their research presentations. Congratulations to all of them!
Julia Tomasson
Ph.D. student, Columbia University. Presenting today with the Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Mathematics at 13:00 EDT.
Emily Dobrich
Ph.D. student, University of Toronto. Presenting today with the Canadian Association for Food Studies at 12:30 EDT.
Valérie Therrien
PhD candidate, McGill University. Presenting today with the Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Mathematics at 15:00 EDT.
CGMA recipient Johanna Wilkes is also presenting today with the Canadian Association for Food Studies at 10:30 EDT.
Keeping Congress safe and fun
Congress Ombuds
Ensuring that all Congress attendees enjoy their conference and events free from discrimination, harassment and bullying is our top priority. If you have concerns about the conduct of an attendee, please reach out to the Congress Ombuds Team at congressh.ombuds@gmail.com, who will provide support, explore options and find appropriate solutions in an independent, neutral, confidential, and safe manner.
Ombuds are available from May 12 - 20 from 8:30 to 16:30 EDT. Same-day responses will be provided during these hours; off-hour inquiries will be addressed the next day.
Congress support
There are several ways to connect with us during Congress. Check out the options below:
- If you have questions or if you want to add another association conference onto your registration, we can help! Find us at the Registration/Information Booth by selecting Registration/Information from the Federation Hall tab at the top of each page or in the Lobby.
- Need association conference questions answered? You will find your association at their association greeting lounge. You can find your association by locating it from Association Hall A or B found under Associations.
- Need technical help? Ask Forj by selecting “Live Support” from the upper right corner of your screen and the Forj team will be there to answer your questions. Available from 8:00 to close each day.
Important contact information
Registration questions – congress@federationhss.ca
General inquiries – info.congress22@gmail.com or 613-238-6112 x371
When reaching out to a member of the Congress team for support, please do so with respect and patience. Our team will do their best to respond and provide support in a timely manner. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.