March 2015

Accessible and affordable child minding options are a key part of Congress.

Following on the successful child minding options available at Congress 2014, we are committed to providing convenient childcare options for registered attendees of Congress 2015.

Two child minding services will be available. Both services are bilingual and will operate from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on each day of Congress (May 30 to June 5). If you will require child minding services during Congress, be sure to pre-register your children before May 14.

Child minding (6 months to 5...

Nour Aoude, Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences

Released by the UK’s Campaign for Social Science  on February 24, 2015, “The Business of People” report underscores the critical role that social science research should play in the that country’s science and innovation strategy. The report’s release comes two months after the UK government’s December 2014 announcement of its science and innovation policy. While the policy clarifies that “science” is used to encompass “the...

Constance Crompton, Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities and English, Department of Critical Studies, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, UBC Okanagan

Ray Siemens, Canada Research Chair in Humanities Computing and Distinguished Professor, Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, University of Victoria

^{Graduate student Alex Christie tests out a 3D printer.  Image courtesy of Alex Christie and Jentery Sayers.}

Whether you are planning a new project or course, or thinking about refreshing an old one, there is a pleasure in testing out new methodologies—just as you might sample buffet fare before you decide which dish you would like to commit to for dinner.  The...

Andrea Auger, Reconciliation and Research Manager, First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada

The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society (the Caring Society) is thrilled to be a part of the 2015 Congress for the Humanities and Social Sciences. We invite attendees to see the “Caring Across Boundaries” photo exhibition that brings viewers closer to the lived realities and aspirations of three First Nations communities: Attawapiskat First Nation (Ontario), Carrier Sekani Nations (British Columbia) and Tobique First Nation (New Brunswick). Seen through the lens of internationally renowned photographer Liam Sharp, members of the First Nations invite people to take positive steps towards reconciliation and a future of wellbeing for First Nations and all children and youth in Canada.

Here is a sneak-peak at some of...

Nathalie Des Rosiers, Université d’Ottawa

Partout dans le monde, on s’efforce d’inventer des solutions juridiques pour mettre fin au terrorisme.   Le Canda ne fait pas exception : un projet de loi propose des détentions préventives,  un partage d’information entre agences et un mandat au service de renseignements « d’agir » pour prévenir des attaques.  Le public est prêt à accepter ces mesures sans précédent parce qu’ils ont peur de ces attaques féroces imprévisibles qu’on voit sur YouTube et à la télé.

La violence faite aux femmes, la disparition ou le meurtre d’une...

Dr. Barb Neis, Project Director & Danielle Devereaux, Communications and Outreach Coordinator, On the Move Partnership

On the Move is a seven-year...