CALL FOR PAPERS: The Centre for Canadian Studies Student Platform presents:
Native America: Indigenous Self-Representation in Canada, the US and Mexico
dates: 23 & 24 February 2012
location: University of Groningen, the Netherlands
In North America, where the dominant culture has created a fixed definition for “native” individuals, subjectified peoples are (re)empowering their voices and making themselves heard above the racializing racket. Through literature, film and other art forms, and through legal claims for lands crucial to their identity, how are the indigenous peoples of Canada, the United States and Mexico questioning discourses and actively affirming their presence?
This conference aims to explore current research in a variety of fields, from linguistics to politics and from anthropology to literature, focusing on issues of self-representation in native communities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. While acknowledging the politic and social differences present in the relations with native communities in these three countries, this conference also strives to create an interdisciplinary atmosphere that encourages a transnational view of current issues in Native North America, from Nunavut to Chiapas.
The conference also endeavors to discuss and dispel existing myths and stereotypes of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. How are native communities throughout the continent defining their identities on their own terms…
- Culturally? How are Native artists and writers (through literature, film, performance and visual arts) using image, language and cultural memory to dispel stereotypes of their peoples?
- Linguistically? How does the revitalization of indigenous languages provide a platform for increased cultural and political autonomy? For nations who have lost their language, how can they rework the “colonial languages” for use as vehicles of self-representation?
- Politically? In 1999, Nunavut became a recognized political entity of Canada. Official policy-making involves Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ), or traditional Inuit knowledge. How does the territory present an example of Native self-representation in the political theatre? What are its limitations?
- Commercially? How are native communities negotiating the demand of the usually non-Native consumer who is attracted to “authentically Native/Ethnic” artifacts and therefore reinforces stereotypical, totalizing images of “the Indian”? How does this commercialization of “authenticity” in turn affect native cultural identity?
- Economically? How are indigenous nations negotiating corporate interests in their land and resources that would develop their economies while retaining their cultural identities and healthy ecosystems?
Proposals for contributions (abstracts of no more than 250 words and a short biography) from Ph.D. candidates and researchers are welcome through 15 November 2011 at the following e-mail address: studenten.canada.let@rug.nl. Papers will be published after the conference.
First Announcement and Call for Papers:
Indigenous Perspectives of North America 2012
A Conference Organized by KÁROLI GÁSPÁR UNIVERSITY OF THE REFORMED CHURCH IN HUNGARY and EÖTVÖS LORÁND UNIVERSITY
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Dates: March 8-10, 2012
Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary and Eötvös Loránd University are pleased to announce a conference on “Indigenous Perspectives of North America” to be held in Budapest, Hungary, from March 8-10, 2012.
The Conference Organizing Committee welcomes papers in English, French or Spanish on the following themes in connection with indigenous peoples in North America (Canada, the United States and Mexico):
- Human rights and rule of law
- Democracy and cultural / social diversity
- Social cohesion, peace and security
- Environmental protection and economic development
- Artistic representations and their interpretation (fine arts, music, literature)
- Protestant and other missions among the indigenous
- Religion, science and progress
- Indigenous issues in the classroom
The organizers encourage academics from a wide range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences to participate, as well as students and NGOs. The intended program will feature multiple thematic panels organized into parallel sessions, panel discussions, presentations by keynote speakers, student roundtable discussions, a reception and cultural events as well as a teacher training seminar for high school teachers. Presentations will be 20 minutes with an additional 10 minutes for questions and discussion. The conference registration form, along with abstracts of papers (maximum 250 words) and a one-paragraph CV for those planning to deliver papers, should be submitted by e-mail to the organizers at indigenousperspectives2012@gmail.com by October 15, 2011. The organizers will notify participants of the acceptance of their paper/panel proposals by November 25, 2011.
Selected papers from the conference will be published in a separate volume. In addition, the Organizing Committee is proud to present three exciting and relevant panel discussions with 10-minute contributions from panellists:
- Human Rights and Social Perspectives
- Indigenous People and Their World
- The Indigenous as a Theme of Art
All panel discussions will be moderated and the audience will have the opportunity to interact with both the panellists and the other conference participants to maximize the sharing of information and experience. Proposals to participate (maximum 150 words) along with the application form and a brief CV should be sent to the above email address. Undergraduate and graduate students will have their separate sessions with the opportunity of delivering 15 minute papers. They will also have the opportunity to participate in a separate roundtable discussion connected with the announced themes of the conference and a forum to exchange their ideas and discuss works-in-progress. Undergraduate and graduate students should submit an abstract (maximum 250 words) to the above email address but need not submit a CV. Students are requested to name their affiliation (home institution) and a tutor who would supervise their conference paper (see Registration Form for Students).
Important dates:
Deadline for submitting abstracts: October 15, 2011.
Notification of acceptance of papers: November 25, 2011.
Deadline for early-bird registration: December 31st 2011.
Submission of papers for the conference proceedings: May 31st, 2012.
Expected publication of proceedings: May 31st, 2013.
Conference registration fees:
Academics – early bird (registration before 31 Dec 2011 12:00 PM): 50 €
Academics – standard (registration after 31 Dec 2011 12:00 PM): 70 €
Students – CEACS and EAAS members: free
Students – non-CEACS/ EAAS members, early bird: 10 €
Students – non-CEACS/EAAS members, standard: 20 €
Students from ELTE & KRE: free
The registration fee includes refreshments on all three days, the reception on March 9th and admission to all sessions, panels and cultural programs of the conference. Please note that the price of accommodation is NOT included in the registration fee. Detailed accommodation possibilities (25-65 € /night/person) close to the venues of the conference will be provided in the second circular.
Online Research Guide
The R.P. Bell Library and the Centre for Canadian Studies at Mount Allison University wish to inform you about a web-based research guide on Canadian political life and government. The purpose of this guide is to introduce students, researchers, and others interested in Canadian government and politics to the major sources of information for research in these fields. the guide provides connections to primary source and addresses such topics as:
- political party financing
- immigration
- international relations
- trade
- women in politics
-defense policy, and
- local government
Additional topics are planned. This project was made possible through the generous support of the Crabtree Foundation. The site is open to the public, students, faculty, researches and interested parties at:
www.mta.ca/library/govt&politics/main/home.html
Tulips and Maple Leaves in 2010, Perspectives on 65 years’ Dutch-Canadian Relation
By Conny Steenman-Marcusse
The 65th anniversary of the end of World War II will be celebrated in May 2010. MP Stephen Harper plans to come over with Canadian War Veterans and 2000 Canadian Highschool students. Ever since July 1, 2009 there have been talks between ACSN and Dutch Foreign Affairs in the Hague what to do to observe this important event. With the financial support of Foreign Affairs ACSN has been requested to issue a book Tulips and Maple Leaves in 2010, Perspectives on 65 years’ Dutch-Canadian Relations, to be published by Barkhuis, Groningen, full-colour, hardcover. The book comprises 10 interviews with a high level of human interest content conducted by journalist Olga van Ditzhuijzen. The interviewees have special connections with Canada and the Netherlands. Included in the book are also 10 essays supplied by students from Groningen, Nijmegen en Middelburg. Some of the topics are “NATO: The Importance of Afghanistan”, “In the Land of Lisbon: Canadian relations with the EU”, “From G8 to G20: Expanding the Global Framework” and “Copenhagen and After: Cooping with Climate Change.” The book will be presented to all Canadian guests and Dutch officials, communities and schools on May 6, 2010 in Bergen op Zoom, where a commemoration service will be held at 11.00 a.m. at the Canadian War Cemetery with 1.118 war graves.
Prepare for Studying in Canada
The Education in Canada website provides information to international students about education opportunities in Canada. Individuals interested can search for study programs, get cost estimates, learn about study permit requirements and work opportunities. For more information, visit this page.
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