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Rising Up: A Graduate Students Conference on Indigenous Knowledge and Research in Indigenous Studies is an international gathering held annually. Rising Up attracts scholars in all forms of Indigenous research with approximately 90 representatives from around the world to showcase their work.
The University of Manitoba Native Studies Graduate Students Association (NSGSA) is hosting the third annual two-day conference for all graduate students to lead the discussion across all disciplines and allow graduates to present their knowledge and research. Due to the interdisciplinary and international character, the Review Committee welcomes a comprehensive range of topics and approaches.
This year the Conference will take place between March 9th and 10th in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Rising Up 2018 will focus on Indigenous Knowledge and Indigenous Research.
What: Conference: Rising Up: A Graduate Student Conference on Indigenous Knowledge and Research in Indigenous Studies.
When: March 9th-10th, 2018
Where: University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus 220-224 UMSU University Centre
Keynote Speakers: Adam Gaudry, University of Alberta and Chantal Fiola, University of Winnipeg
This is a free event, open to all.
Submission of abstracts
The deadline for abstract submissions is currently December 29th, 2017 and can be sent online via http://www.risingup.online
Title: 120 character limit
Abstract: 250 words
Include: Authors first and last name, University, program or department, and email address
Acceptance
Abstracts will be accepted online, reviewed and notification provided on a rolling basis. Submissions should include a 4-5 sentence bio of author with preferred photograph for publication.
NSGSA invites its network to share the call for abstracts and the information about the Conference to all of those interested in contributing to this year event.