Call for Papers
Connecting the Circumpolar World
The 8th Circumpolar Universities Cooperation Conference
November 7-10 2003
Whitehorse, Yukon
For more information see: http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/
Abstracts due 26 May 2003
With a continuing and growing focus on circumpolar issues, northern
institutions and governments are relying on the diverse connections that
have developed between regions, agencies, NGOs, academic institutions
and the various levels of government. However, there has not been a
great deal of research to examine and assess the nature and
effectiveness of such "connections" in the north. How are institutional
structures responsible for northern development using connections? What
is the nature of those connections and how are they promoting
sustainable northern development? Are northern universities and colleges
doing enough to work with and develop the connections needed for healthy
and sustainable communities in the north?
Conference Objectives
The objective of this conference is to encourage increased interaction
among people of different cultures in the north, and to consider how
northern communities benefit from various kinds of social, cultural,
academic and economic connections. Research in this are should provide
participants with greater understanding of how to use connections to
strengthen and develop their communities.
Call for Papers
You are cordially invited to submit original papers on the conference
themes identified below. Language of the conference is English, and no
translations will be made. A two-page (500 words) abstract of the
proposed paper must be submitted by May 26th, 2003. Abstracts must
include sufficient details to permit adequate review and selection. The
authors will be notified no later than May 26th, 2003. Deadline for
completed papers is July 31st, 2003.
Circumpolar Economy: connections in northern technology, trade,
business, and enterprise; cross-cultural and traditional social
connections; capacity building.
Health, Welfare and Lifestyles of Circumpolar Communities: tele-health
and telemedicine; cross-cultural connections in wellness; making
regional connections through research.
Circumpolar Education: technological connections for education; the
University of the Arctic and new connections for arctic scholarship; the
integration of indigenous knowledge; distance delivery in the north;
north-south or north to north? -- connecting circumpolar peoples;
research and issues of ownership; connecting researcher and subject
through participatory action research
Circumpolar Environment: connections between resource management and
indigenous environmental knowledge, between industrial expansion and
resource stewardship in the arctic; between capacity building and
sustainable development; and between regions.
Circumpolar Language and Culture: connections between the preservation
of language and culture; cultural activities and wellness; literature
and orature.
Key Dates
March 15, 2003 Abstracts must be submitted
May 15, 2003 Authors will be notified
July 31, 2003 Completed Papers must be submitted
Circumpolar Universities Association (CUA)
CUA is an organization for co-operation between universities and other
institutes of higher learning and research in the North. The
Association's role is to represent the interests of higher education in
the circumpolar North to governments and non-governmental organizations.
In order to implement its aim, the Association arranges meetings and
conferences and acts as a link between member and non-member
universities, research institutes and individuals as they seek contacts
with each other within the circumpolar region. Every two years, the
Association arranges the Circumpolar Universities Co-operation
Conference, hosted by a member institution.
Yukon College is the host institution for the 2003 conference. We are a
dynamic, distinctively northern college, serving the adult educational
and training needs of the Yukon Territory. Our reputation has grown
beyond our borders, and we welcome international students seeking a
distinctive educational experience in Canada's north.
A city of color and contrasts, Whitehorse rightly claims to "have it
all" - a latte to start your day, wildlife viewing minutes from
downtown, an afternoon outdoor adventure experience or an evening on the
town. Yukon's capital boasts all the services and amenities of a major
city, yet maintains an endearing small-town personality. No matter your
tastes or your reason for visiting us, Whitehorse will meet your needs
and provide you with warm memories of your stay.
Contact:
Arts & Science Division
Yukon College
Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 7A2
Phone: 867 668-8770
Fax: 867 668-8805
Email: tlambert [at] yukoncollege.yk.ca
arts-science [at] yukoncollege.yk.ca
Web: http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca