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Week of March 10, 2024

Settler Colonialism: Confronting Contemporary Canadian Colonialism

Hear from our guest speaker to explore the denial of settler colonialism and its impact on mainstream political discourses. Dr. Adam Barker speaks to how the term "colonialism" seems to cause intractable conflict when applied to Canada. To some, Canada left colonialism behind along with the British Empire. To others, especially Indigenous people and their allies, colonialism is very much ongoing, and settler colonialism is very specific at the core of this.
Title of event: Deans' Dialogue - Enhancing Equity for Black, Indigenous & Racialized Students

Deans' Dialogue: Enhancing Equity for Black, Indigenous & Racialized Students

Come experience the power of dialogue and help shape meaningful change across the university Last spring, the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS) hosted a Dean's Dialogue with student groups from across campus and CSAHS Dean Uwa Idemudia. We found this conversation so enriching that we are excited to extend it campus-wide, inviting all students and the Deans from CBS, COA, OVC, OAC, CEPS, LANG and CSAHS to participate.
Exploring Indigenous-AI: Relations Through the Lens of Activity

Exploring Indigenous-AI: Relations Through the Lens of Activity

Hear from our guest speaker on Indigenous cultural resurgence and how it is coinciding with generative AI emergence.  Join Dr. Todd J.B. Blayone to explore the intersection of emerging digital technologies and Indigenous socio-cultural development. With focusing on the everyday uses of AI at home, school and work, Todd uncovers the opportunities this technology affords and its inherent contradictions.