Call for abstracts - Expanding property rights & contested knowledges CASCA 2009

We are interested in adding papers to the following panel.

If interested, please submit abstacts to karine peschard
karine.peschard@mail.mcgill.ca by Feb. 18th, 2009.

Expanding Property Rights and Contested Knowledges
The current movement towards expanding forms of property and the
enforcement of property rights has been referred to, alternatively,
as accumulation by dispossession, the second enclosure, or the global
politics of dispossession (Harvey 2003; Boyle 2003; Andreasson 2006).
These forces reveal the intimate link between scientific knowledge,
capital flows and new, global forms of governmentality (Nguyen 2005;
Sunder Rajan 2006). This panel explores how such developments are
affecting the production and circulation of knowledges ? medical and
agricultural, scientific and folk ? based on case-studies (so far) of
the global south. Two of the case-studies examine the production of
knowledge in laboratory settings ? a public crop biotechnology research
lab in Colombia, and a locally-run HIV lab in Senegal. The third
case-study discusses how farmers? knowledge is increasingly being
marginalized by the growing commodification of seeds. We are
particularly interested in the ways in which dominant knowledges are
negotiated, appropriated and contested.

The conference will be held May 13-16,
http://www.anth.ubc.ca/CASCA_AES_2009.11928.0.html

March 10 Colloquium and Networking Event at Aboriginal Policy Research Conference

March 10 Colloquium and Networking Event at Aboriginal Policy Research
Conference

In conjunction with the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference held in
Ottawa from March 9 to 12, 2009, the Institute On Governance will host
a one-day colloquium on March 10, 2009. The colloquium will explore
the central themes of the Aboriginal Policy Research Initiative, with
a focus on issues affecting Métis, Non-Status Indians and other
Aboriginal people residing off-reserve.

Call for Papers for Aboriginal Policy Research Series 2009/10

Following a successful 2008/09 year with series contributions
appearing soon, the Aboriginal Policy Research Initiative is pleased
to commission eight papers for its Aboriginal policy research paper
series for the 2009/10 year.

Submissions in both official languages are welcome. Please note that
papers should focus on issues affecting Métis, non-status Indians and
other Aboriginal people residing off-reserve.

Web Presence for the Aboriginal Policy Research Initiative

All papers, reports and announcements produced through the Aboriginal
Policy Research Initiative are available on the IOG's website in a
special section devoted to the initiative. Reports and presentations
for APRI colloquia held on February 14, 2008 in Ottawa and June 5,
2008 in Vancouver are posted and available for download. Papers
produced for the research series for the 2008/09 year will begin
appearing shortly.

To view the site, please follow the link:

http://www.iog.ca/knowledge_areas.asp?pageID=54.

Whiteford Graduate Student Award in Applied Anthropology

For graduate students going to the Santa Fe SfAA meetings:

WHITEFORD GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD
IN APPLIED ANTHROPOLOGY

The Society for Latin American and Caribbean Anthropology (SLACA) announces
its 2009 Whiteford Graduate Student Award in Applied Anthropology, in honor
of Michael B. Whiteford and Scott Whiteford. Papers submitted to the
award's committee are limited to a maximum length of six thousand words,
including bibliography, have an applied component, and be based on field
research carried out in Latin America, the Caribbean, or among
first-generation migrants from these areas. The papers can be written in
English, Spanish, French or Portuguese and have been submitted to be
presented at the 2009 SLACA Spring meetings in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Marc
17-21. The student should be a member of SLACA.

The award is intended to help two students attend the 2009 SLACA Spring
Meetings, which will be held jointly with the Society for Applied
Anthropology in Santa Fe, New Mexico, March 17 - 21, 2009. The prize
consists of US $200.00 for a student registered in a graduate program in the
U.S.A. or Canada, and US $300 for a student registered in a graduate program
in Latin American or the Caribbean. Scott Whiteford and Michael Whiteford
will present the prize during a SLACA event at the Santa Fe meetings. We
encourage anthropology departments to support students entering the
competition by providing additional conference travel funds.

The Whiteford Graduate Student Award in Applied Anthropology in Latin
America/Caribbean was created through the enduring support of Michael B. and
Scott Whiteford who have donated all of the royalty income from their book
Crossing Currents: Continuity and Change in Latin America to the Society for
Latin American and Caribbean Anthropology since its publication in 1998.
Their contributions have allowed SLACA to support the travel of scholars of
Latin America in presenting their work at the annual meetings of the
American Anthropological Association. We are proud to extend the Whiteford's
generosity to students' emerging scholarship at the annual meetings of the
Society for Applied Anthropology.

Deadline for receiving papers: February 13, 2009.

Please address queries and send papers to Walter E. Little at
wlittle@albany.edu

AAA 2009 Call for Papers "Reimagining Bodies and Embodying Value in a Neoliberal Age"

Annual Meeting of the American Anthropological Association

Philadelphia, December 2-6 2009

Call for Papers

Reimagining Bodies and Embodying Value in a Neoliberal Age

Organizers:

Fred Ketchum (University of Chicago)

George Paul Meiu (University of Chicago)

Email: aaapanel2009@gmail.com

In the context of late capitalism, we are witnessing
an increasing return to the body proper as a central
site of governmentality and value production. The
optimization of vitality and the valorization of
youth, ideal heights and desirable weights, erotic
features and exotic traits, visions of perfection
and perfectible visibilities, valuable ethnicities
and commodified identities, bio-value and
bio-capital, the violation of the body vulnerable
and the violence of bodies at war. These are only a
few of the recurrent themes in the neoliberal moment
that have engendered not only new ways of imagining
bodies and configuring subjectivities, but also new
forms of exclusion. For many, the impossibility of
embodying value has become generative of new
imaginations of bodily practices and social orders.

Throughout the last two decades, the body has become
an important site of reflection and critical
thought. From cultural studies to political
philosophy, from feminist theory to literary
criticism, scholars have (re)thought the
theorization of embodiment. The anthropological
concern with bodies has undergone multiple shifts
and diverged in many directions. One important
thread emerged with a critique of hegemonic bodily
configurations. Often, the issue of embodied value
has been explored with emphasis on the somatic body
in medical anthropology. For example, the
objectification and commodification of bodies and
body parts, particularly in the context of
technological and scientific developments like organ
transplants and stem cells, has shed light on at
least some ways in which value is produced.

Beyond this important focus on the value of
abstracted bodies, however, anthropology has
provided fewer analyses of how bodily practices
might carry value in the context of late capitalism,
and on how subjects might be viewed as generative of
value. Yet, this concern could shed light on
anthropology?s relevance in today?s world. What
can anthropology contribute to our notions of
identity, by theorizing some of the new ways of
embodying value of self-entrepreneurial subjects,
and the complex links to globalized images of the
?ideal?? How might we understand the publics in
which such discourses take place and are
materialized, and what forms of exclusion they
produce? Emphasizing an ethnographic perspective,
this panel aims to address some of these issues both
from theoretical and methodological viewpoints. For
anthropology a central question remains: To what
extent does the "body" allow for a critically
informed ethnographic investigation? Is there still
a place in our political and critical pursuits for
an "anthropology of the body"?

Papers could engage the following questions, but are
not limited to them:

o What are the relations between globally
circulated ideals of the human body, as
mechanism of value production, and local,
culturally and historically specific
articulations of embodiment?
o How do discourses of the body unfold in everyday
life and how are such discourses, in turn,
reshaped or reinforced in practice?
o How are bodies re-envisioned or reemployed in
neoliberal techniques of governmentality?
o How can we critically rethink bodies through the
lens of a neoliberal context abundant in new
forms of value production, new bodily
technologies, new forms of consumption and
commodification, and new aesthetic and affective
configurations?
o How can different ethnographically-grounded
explorations help us rethink bodies in relation
to biopolitical mechanisms of power?

Please submit abstracts (250 words) and a brief bio
or CV by email to aaapanel2009@gmail.com by March 1,
2009. Participation in the panel will be confirmed
via email by March 18th.

CRC 1 in sustainable development at Thompson Rivers University

Canada Research Chair

Tier I

Sustainable Development

Thompson Rivers University is seeking expressions of interest for a Tier
1 Canada Research Chair in the broad area of sustainable development.
The Chair will be an associate professor or professor in an appropriate
academic department, play a vital leadership role in stimulating
interdisciplinary research among colleagues at TRU, nationally and
internationally, and will be well recognized for excellence in guiding
student research.
In recruiting for this position TRU takes a broad view of sustainable
development to include social, environmental, cultural and economic
sustainability. The specific area of focus is open and TRU is committed
to recruiting the strongest candidate who best complements and
strengthens existing research expertise at TRU.

The CRC program was established by the Government of Canada to attract
outstanding researchers and to enable excellence in research and
research training (http://www.chairs.gc.ca/).

Tier 1 nominees should:

Be outstanding and innovative researchers whose accomplishments have
made a major impact in their fields;
Be recognized internationally as leaders in their fields;
Have superior records of attracting and supervising graduate students
and postdoctoral fellows (taking into account practices in the relevant
field or discipline) and, as chairholders, be expected to attract
excellent trainees, students and future researchers;
Be proposing an original, innovative research program of the highest
quality.

The position is eligible for funding through the Canada Foundation for
Innovation (CFI) for equipment and infrastructure.

Thompson Rivers University has a dynamic research environment fueled by
individual passions for research and interdisciplinary collaborations.
The university is home to three Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs (Community
Ecosystems, E-Learning, and Cultural and Artistic Inquiry), two BC
Regional Innovation Chairs (Cattle Industry Sustainability, and
Aboriginal Health), and several research centres.

Interested candidates should submit expressions of interest, and/or
address any questions in confidence to:

Dr. Nancy A. Van Wagoner, Associate Vice President

Research and Graduate Studies

Thompson Rivers University

900 McGill Road

PO Box 3010

Kamloops, BC Canada V2C 5N3

Phone: 1-250-828-5410

Email: nvanwagoner@tru.ca
Submissions should include a curriculum vitae, names of three referees,
a single page research proposal, and a letter describing anticipated
contribution to TRU.

Applications will be considered in strict confidence. Only the referees
of short-listed candidates will be contacted with the consent of the
candidate.

Review will begin March 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is
filled.
Applicants from Canada and elsewhere are encouraged. TRU hires on the
basis of merit and is committed to the principle of equity in
employment. As part of its commitment to Employment Equity, TRU
encourages applications from qualified members of the four designated
groups: women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and
visible minorities. Applicants are invited to identify themselves if
they belong to any of the four designated groups.

Background

Thompson Rivers University is a comprehensive university that offers
academic, professional, trades and technology programs. TRU is dedicated
to undergraduate research, to infusing research as part of the student
experience, and to increasing its capacity in research and graduate
studies. Located in the beautiful semi-arid grasslands of the southern
interior region of British Columbia, the university has strong ties with
the community and a solid record of pure and applied research and
technology transfer. Unique research facilities include a range of state
of the art analytical equipment including a new 500 MHz NMR, CE-MS,
STEM, research greenhouse, GIS infrastructure, elemental analyzer, meat
science laboratory, biocatalyst and bio-produccomplete trades
infrastructure, and an advanced robotics facility. TRU
has close ties with the Kamloops Water Quality and Research Centre – one
of the world's largest membrane treatment facilities, the Kamloops Range
and Research Unit of Agri-Food Canada, local government ministries,
non-governmental organizations, and the business community. TRU is an
international campus with about 10 percent international students from
more than 70 countries, an additional 1,600 students enrolled with
partner institutions overseas, and international partnerships and
projects in more than 45 countries. www.tru.ca

Faculty Position in Community-Based Health Research

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EPIDEMIOLOGY

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Community-Based Health Research

The Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, College of Medicine,
invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant
Professor rank, with an anticipated starting date of July 1, 2009. Candidates
should have a PhD or be near completion, in community/population/public health
or a related area (e.g., health geography or sociology). Expertise in
naturalistic and/or quantitative research methods and mixed methods research,
and experience in and a strong commitment to working with communities are
essential.

The Department of Community Health and Epidemiology is a dynamic, cohesive and
growing academic department comprising 13 core faculty and 34 associate and
clinical faculty. We have an active graduate program, with 52 students at the
Masters and doctoral levels, and contribute to the undergraduate education of
medical and health science students. Areas of current research excellence
include child health, knowledge transfer, socio-behavioural aspects of cancer
care, global health, social epidemiology, biostatistical applications to
chronic diseases, public health practice, and Aboriginal peoples' health. An
emphasis on health equity and community engagement underlies all our work. We
have strong relationships with a wide range of community-based organizations
and government agencies and are connected with the Community University
Institute for Social Research and other research units, such as the Prairie
Region Health Promotion Research Centre, the Prairie Women's Health Centre of
Excellence, and the Saskatchewan Population Health Research and Evaluation
Unit, and the newly formed School of Public Health.

The faculty member in this position will be expected to:

1. teach community health research methods at the graduate level (with
opportunities for developing a new course in the individual's particular area
of interest;
2. contribute to other graduate and undergraduate courses as appropriate;
3. develop an externally-funded research program using community-based
research methodologies, and
4. supervise graduate student research.

Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in or promise of
excellence in
research, teaching, and community engagement.

The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city
with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full
range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence
in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of
undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of
about 20,000. The University is one of Canada's leading research-intensive
universities. We offer competitive remuneration and a collegial, supportive
work environment.

The University of Saskatchewan is committed to Employment Equity. Members of
Designated Groups (women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, and
visible minorities) are encouraged to self-identify in their applications. All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and
permanent residents will be given priority.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter describing their
research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae and names of three referees.
Applications should be directed to:

Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine, Department Head
Community Health & Epidemiology
College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon SK Canada S7N 5E5

FAX: (306) 966-7920

Email: nazeem.muhajarine@usask.ca

Mount Allison University - position

The Department of Anthropology at Mount Allison University invites
applications for a 9-month full-time sessional sabbatical replacement
position, effective August 1, 2009, subject to budgetary approval.
Applicants should have a PhD in Anthropology or be near completion at the
time of the appointment and have a strong commitment to undergraduate
teaching and research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach
in a team-taught introductory course that covers the five sub-fields of
Anthropology as well as to offer courses in the areas of Anthroplogical
Research Methods, Belief and Folklore. The Department is also interested in
candidates who can teach in the ethnographic area of Canada's First Nations
Peoples or in an ethnographic area which complements the Department's
current offerings (Arctic, African, North African and Middle Eastern, South
Asia and Southeast Asian). The appointment will be made at the rank of
Lecturer or Assistant Professor, commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum
vitae, and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Robert Adlam

Chair, Search Committee

Department of Anthropology

Faculty of Social Sciences

Mount Allison University

144 Main Street Sackville, NB E4L 1A7

Email: <mailto:radlam@mta.ca&gt; radlam@mta.ca Phone: 506-364-2356 Fax:
506-364-2625

The closing date for receipt of applications is March 31, 2009 or until the
position is filled.

Mount Allison University welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages
applications from all qualified women and men, including aboriginal peoples,
persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should
indicate their citizenship status in their application.