Big Thinking
The Big Thinking lecture series is held throughout Congress and is open to all attendees and members of the public. This series brings together leading scholars and public figures who can present forward-thinking research, ideas and solutions to the critical questions and issues of our time. The 2013 Big Thinking lecture series is organized by the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences and the University of Victoria.
The following Big Thinking speakers have already been confirmed for this year’s Congress:
| Speaker | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Louise Arbour | Saturday, June 1 | 12:15–13:20 |
| Dany Laferrière | Sunday, June 2 | 7:45–8:55 |
| Margaret McCain | Sunday, June 2 | 10:00–11:00 |
| Ben Levin | Sunday, June 2 | 12:15–13:20 |
| Joy Kogawa | Monday, June 3 | 7:45–8:55 |
| Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond | Monday, June 3 | 12:15–13:20 |
| Doug Saunders | Tuesday, June 4 | 7:45–8:55 |
| Daniel Weinstock | Tuesday, June 4 | 12:15–13:20 |
| Judith Heumann | Wednesday, June 5 | 12:15–13:20 |
| George Dyson | Thursday, June 6 | 12:15–13:20 |
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