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The Indigenous Speakers Series proudly presents David Alexander Robertson, the bestselling author of children’s books, graphic novels, and novels whose works educateÌýand entertain readersÌýabout Indigenous Peoples, reflecting their cultures, histories, communities, as well as illuminating manyÌýcontemporary issues.ÌýÌý

The Indigenous Speakers Series proudly presentsÌýJesse Thistle, a Métis-Cree-Scot from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, whose bestselling memoir,ÌýÌý(Simon and Schuster Canada), chronicles his life on the streets and how he overcame trauma and addiction to discover the truth about who he is.ÌýHis scholarship is focused on intergenerational and historic trauma of the Métis people, and also reflects on his own past struggles with homelessness. Jesse is widely recognized in the scholarly community and beyond.

Tomson Highway's Songs in the Key of Cree is a collection of Cree and English songs written by one of Canada’s most renowned authors.ÌýPart of a larger Indigenous language revitalizationÌýproject, this integrated performance-speaker event presentsÌýthe captivating vocalist Patricia Cano, guitarist Kevin Barrett, saxophonist Marcus Ali, and fiddler Nathan Halcrow, joined by artist Emma Rain Smith and historian Susan Roy.

Join the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Art Gallery for the opening of Baroque Biology by Jennifer Willet and Reclamation by Melissa General. BothÌýexhibits run from January 16 to March 7, 2020.

Sheila Ager, Dean of Arts and Professor of Classical Studies,Ìýargues that, when it comes to the status of women, the ancient world is not as far away as one might think.

Meet Jean Becker, UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s first senior director of Indigenous initiatives, in conversation with Lori Campbell.ÌýOver many years, Jean has built reciprocal and respectful relationships between post-secondary institutions and Indigenous communities, and now we’re so lucky to have her back on campus.

JoinÌýthe Department of Political Science and the Department of History's co-sponsored Speaker Series with guest speaker, Professor Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey from McGill University.

The Master of Public Service (MPS) program is proud to presentÌýPolicy Datafest 2020, the second annual two-day challenge in which graduate students will analyze data sets provided by government departments andÌýagencies.

Join theÌýUniversity of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ for an engaging conversation on current affairs straight from the headlines. Who's defending democracy? will be hosted by Dean of Arts, Sheila Ager and President Feridun Hamdullahpur, and features three experts from the Faculty of Arts in a conversation moderated by CBC-KW host Craig Norris.Ìý

The Department of Communication Arts invites faculty, staff, and students to the WinterÌýCommunication Speaks! colloquium,Ìýfeaturing professorsÌýHenry Adam Svec and Jennifer Roberts-Smith.