14^th Annual Symposium in Indigenous Research

Robert Sutherland Hall, Room 202 Queen's University

Every year, Queen's University Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre organizes an Aboriginal Symposium on Indigenous research. This year’s topic is 'Respecting Mother Earth: Indigenous Perspectives on Environmental Justice'

Indigenous Research promotes friendship and familiarity among participants, and facilitates the expansion of understanding, creating a welcoming environment for the growing community of Aboriginal scholars.

The symposium is on November 2nd and 3rd, 2012. It is conducted in a fashion expressing respect for traditional Aboriginal protocol. Aboriginal community members and Elders will be in attendance as participants and stakeholders, and presentations will be in the form of a talking circle. The sessions are moderated with the use of a talking stick and given guidance by Aboriginal Elders.

Registration Fees:

Faculty: $50
Students & Community Members: $20

Presenters:  No Charge

Registration fees will provide guests with Friday Dinner as well as Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, snacks, & refreshments during the Symposium.
Keynote speaker and presenters will be finalized in a brochure and posted Wednesday or Thursday.

Contact 4direct@queensu.ca for more information

Detailed schedule of the symposium (PDF 92 KB)

Poster of the symposium ( PDF 1MB)