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“Crime and the Law: the Future of Justice in Canada” – Conference Calling for Art Submissions

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

On March 15th-16th, the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada will be hosting a conference, “Crime and the Law: The Future of Justice in Canada.” The conference will focus on crime, policing, and justice in Canada, and will be accompanied by an exhibition of student art. We will be accepting art submissions, in any medium, that relate in some way to the conference theme(s). If you are interested in submitting artworks, please email crimeartshow@gmail.com for more information. They will be accepting submissions until February 29th. Feel free to submit as many pieces as you like as long as they fit into the theme(s) of the conference; this is a wonderful opportunity to have your artwork seen!

SEDE’s 2012-2013 “Rethinking Community” Calendar Project Needs Submissions!

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Call for submissions!

The McGill Social Equity and Diversity Education (SEDE) Office is now accepting submissions from McGill researchers, community groups and artists for the 2012-13 SEDE Calendar.

This year’s calendar will feature research by faculty and students at McGill, paired with community-building efforts of groups and organizations at McGill and beyond. In keeping with SEDE calendar projects over the past five years, the calendar will be illustrated with artwork from emerging and established McGill-affiliated artists.

The SEDE calendar is one way in which the McGill community celebrates and values social equity and diversity and contributes towards the development of strong collegial bonds and mutual respect among its members. This will mark the fifth year the SEDE calendar is published and distributed on the McGill campus, and they look forward to hearing from all those interested in being a part of the SEDE calendar in 2012-13.

Wondering if you’re eligible? How to send in art work? Visit http://www.mcgill.ca/equity_diversity/2012-2013/ for more information or email Jorge Espinosa at jorge.espinosa@mcgill.ca

Deadline for submissions in 27th January 2012

McGill Community Comes Together for an Attawapiskat Benefit Concert

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

The Aboriginal Sustainability Project invites all to attend and donate funds for the Red Cross relief effort for Attawapiskat. This event is taking place on Monday December 5th from 6-9pm in the SSMU Ballroom.

More details from the Aboriginal Sustainability Project’s facebook event page: 

Raising awareness of the housing issues that First Nations communities face, and to provide supplies for a community in need.The event is dedicated to Aboriginal people who share their stories, through song, music, poetry and storytelling

We have four wonderful performers:

• DJ Mad Eskimo, http://www.myspace.com/madeskimo
• Joey Shaw, http://www.myspace.com/hiphopisastateofmind
• Demiel Pepin, http://www.myspace.com/demielpepinmusic
• Cod Sent Flute, http://www.purevolume.com/codsentflute

Sharing their stories :

• Michael Loft, Mohawk, McGill Professor
• Trudy Blumstein, Advisor of Indigenous Access McGill
• Elma Moses, Cree, McGill PhD Candidate
• Mary Shem, Cree, McGill Student
• Natasha Latter, Cree from Montreal Lake Cree Nation

MORE TO COME!!

Donate What You Can, Suggested Donation $5.00
100% of the proceeds will go to the Red Cross.

There are ways that you can help if you are unable to attend the concert. Until Friday, December 9th, the First Peoples’ House and SEDE will be accepting monetary donations.

Please feel free to collect donations from friends, family, and work colleagues.
The First Peoples’ House is located at 3505 rue Peel, and SEDE at 3610 Mctavish, Suite 12,
Office Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm.

KANATA Conference Celebration ROOM CHANGE

Friday, November 25th, 2011

Please note that KANATA’s Celebration Evening will be taking place in Room 5001 Brown Building, 3600 McTavish Street NOT SSMU cafeteria. Thank you for understanding.

Map for Tomorrow’s Indigenous Studies Conference!

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011