UBC Anthropology Film Festival (CASCA/AES May 13-16, 2009). Call for Submissions

Details at: http://anthfilm.anth.ubc.ca/images/2009FilmFestCall.jpg

This year the film festival is being held in conjunction with the CASCA/AES
conference, May 13-16, 2009. See: http://www.casca-aes2009.ca

The submission deadline for films is January 15. Please note that a
submission processing fee of $20.00 is required. Please arrange payment, in
Canadian or US dollars, in a cheque or bank draft.

We'll let people know by February 15, 2009 that we have received the films
and will announce the program of films March 21, 2009

With warm regards,

Charles

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Charles R. Menzies, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Anthropology [http://www.charlesmenzies.ca]
Director of The Ethnographic Film Unit at UBC [http://anthfilm.anth.ubc.ca]
Department of Anthropology [http://www.anth.ubc.ca]
University of British Columbia
6303 NW Marine Drive
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1
Canada

TWO positions in Cultural Anthropology

*TWO positions in Anthropology *

*University** of Saskatchewan***

*Department of Archaeology and Anthropology *

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan has
embarked on the revitalization of the Anthropology program in the new
Department of Archaeology and Anthropology. Applications are invited for
*two* tenure track appointments in *Cultural Anthropology* at the rank
of Assistant Professor.

*1. Medical Anthropology/Anthropology of Health*: We are seeking a
theoretically sophisticated and ethnographically grounded cultural
anthropologist who specializes in medical anthropology/anthropology of
health. Regional specialization is open and scholars working in all
areas are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have a
research program that complements existing strengths of anthropologists
on campus in the following areas: gender, reproductive health,
Indigenous peoples, complementary/alternative medicine, mental health,
community wellness, addictions, infectious disease, and disability.
Candidates should hold a PhD or be near completion. The successful
candidate will be expected to maintain an active, externally-funded
research program as well as contribute to teaching and program
development in the undergraduate and graduate programs. Demonstrated
excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and graduate supervision
is anticipated.

*2. Environmental Anthropology*: We are seeking a theoretically
sophisticated and ethnographically grounded cultural anthropologist who
specializes in environmental anthropology. Preferred regional
specialization is the North American northern plains, subarctic, or
arctic. Topical areas of interest include: natural resource management;
anthropology of development; traditional environmental knowledge; impact
assessment; environmental pollution and degradation; environmental
health; climate change; and cognitive/symbolic anthropology. Candidates
should hold a PhD or be near completion. The successful candidate will
be expected to maintain an active, externally-funded research program as
well as contribute to teaching and program development in the
undergraduate and graduate programs. Demonstrated excellence or promise
of excellence in teaching and graduate supervision is anticipated.

The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a
growing city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts
community and a wide variety 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.

The College of Arts & Science offers a dynamic combination of programs
in the humanities and fine arts, the social sciences and the sciences.
There are over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College
and 350 faculty, including 14 Canada Research Chairs. The College
emphasizes student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs,
community outreach and international opportunities.

Review of applications will begin after November 30, 2008 and continue
until the position is filled, with the appointments commencing July 1,
2009. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, CV,
copies of relevant publications, and arrange to have three letters of
reference forwarded to:

Dr. Pamela Downe
Department of Archaeology and Anthropology
College of Arts and Science
University of Saskatchewan
55 Campus Drive
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7N 5B1 Canada
(306) 966-1974, (306) 966-4175

For more information on the plans for revitalization of cultural
anthropology at the University of Saskatchewan, please contact Dr.
Pamela Downe at _pamela.downe@usask.ca_

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and
permanent
residents will be given priority. In accordance with the University's
Employment Equity
Policy, the department welcomes applications from all qualified
candidates. Women,
people of Aboriginal descent, members of visible minorities, and people
with disabilities
are invited to identify themselves as members of these designated groups
on their
applications.

Call for Papers - Conference on Aging and the Indigenous People of North America

The Seventh Annual Conference of the Association for Anthropology and
Gerontology will be held at the University of Oklahoma-Norman from
June 5 - 7, 2009. This year's theme broadly focuses on "Aging and the
Indigenous People of North America." Any topic is welcome; examples
include aging and health issues, the revitalization of culture and
language, and overviews of the field as a whole. The conference is a
small-scale meeting emphasizing the close critique of
works-in-progress. It features a mentoring component for students and
junior researchers, who are paired with senior researchers who offer
technical assistance concerning research proposals or manuscripts.
Papers from the conference will be considered for publication either
individually or as a special issue of the Journal of Cross-Cultural
Gerontology. Presenters are invited to submit a one-page abstract by
December 15, 2008 to Dr. Lori L. Jervis, University of Oklahoma,
lori.jervis@ou.edu<mailto:lori.jervis@ou.edu>. Registration forms are
available at
http://aage.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=497336&item_id=65699.

Anthropology position search

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology announces an opening for an
Anthropologist for its PhD-level concentration in Globalization and
undergraduate program in Anthropology, beginning in the Fall of 2009. The
department seeks to hire at the senior level but will consider exceptional
junior candidates. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, and
commitment to teaching broad, foundational courses as well as specialty
courses is required. Preference given to applicants who study
neoliberalism, political economy, and/or social movements, particularly
focusing on China or Islamist movements, but all scholars studying
globalization or transnationalism in Asia, the Middle East, Latin America,
and Africa are encouraged to apply. Ability to teach ethnographic field
methods also desirable. This position also involves advising students,
participation in the PhD-level Globalization group, and collaboration in
governance of the undergraduate Anthropology program. Northeastern
University is a large, private institution located in the heart of Boston
and its institutional mission has global concerns at its very core. The
Department is a strong and growing unit with a well-established PhD
program, whose faculty are committed to excellence in research, teaching,
and critical scholarship. The Department hosts multiple Centers and enjoys
numerous links with other units, including the college?s rapidly expanding
International Affairs program. A PhD in Anthropology is required at the
time of appointment. Applicants should send a letter, c.v., writing
samples, and names of references to Chair, Anthropology Search Committee,
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, 500 Holmes Hall, Northeastern
University, Boston MA 02115. Applicants who wish to be considered for a
preliminary interview at the AAA should submit materials by November 10;
for all others review of applications will begin December 1, 2008 and
continue until the position is filled. Northeastern University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and actively works to enhance its
diversity.

ACSUS call for proposals/appel de propositions

APPEL DE PROPOSITIONS
20e Colloque biennal
de l'Association d'études canadiennes aux États-Unis (ACSUS)
Du 18 au 22 novembre 2009
Hôtel Westin Gaslamp, San Diego, Californie

L'Association d'études canadiennes aux États-Unis (Association for
Canadian Studies in the United States ou ACSUS) accepte des
propositions de communications, de tables rondes, d'ateliers et de
communications par affiches en vue de la 20e édition de son colloque
biennal qui se tiendra à San Diego, en Californie, du 18 au 22
novembre 2009.
L'ACSUS est un organisme multidisciplinaire qui cherche à promouvoir
les études portant sur le Canada et sur les relations entre les
États-Unis et le Canada. Nous recevrons les propositions émanant
d'universitaires et de professionnels œuvrant dans les domaines des
lettres et sciences humaines, des sciences sociales, des affaires, de
l'éducation, ainsi que des sciences naturelles et biologiques. Ce 20e
colloque biennal se déroulera sous le thème « North by Northwest,
South by Southwest, Canada and the United States: Past,
Present and Future ». Les propositions devront avoir le Canada au cœur de leur
thématique, mais nous encourageons aussi la présentation de
propositions abordant l'étude du Canada dans une perspective
comparative. Nous nous intéressons tout particulièrement aux
propositions situant le Canada au sein du bloc occidental ou dans une
perspective mondiale. Les propositions qui exploreront des enjeux
contemporains comme les frontières, les migrations, le commerce, les
technologies, l'environnement et l'éducation bénéficieront d'une
attention particulière. Le colloque se déroulera à l'hôtel Westin
Gaslamp situé au cœur de San Diego et non loin du bord de mer. Nous
prévoyons que cet événement suscitera un vif intérêt et nous vous
incitons donc à présenter votre proposition en temps opportun.

Les différents volets du colloque comprennent : Anthropologie,
sociologie et Premières
nations; Arts — arts visuels et arts de la scène; Affaires, commerce
et économie;
Questions propres aux sexes, identité et diversité; Géographie, ressources,
environnement; Histoire; Questions frontalières et migrations;
Politique étrangère et
défense; Littérature en anglais; Littérature en français; Sciences
politiques et
politique publique; Le Nord; Le Québec et la présence française en
Amérique du Nord;
Éducation; Le Canada dans une perspective comparative; Sciences biologiques et
technologie. Des communications par affiches sont également prévues.

Veuillez utiliser les formulaires de présentation de propositions appropriés,
ci-dessous. La date limite pour la réception des propositions est le
20 novembre 2008. CALL FOR PROPOSALS
20th ACSUS Biennial Conference
November 18-22, 2009
Westin Gaslamp, San Diego, California

*****

The Association for Canadian Studies in the United States (ACSUS)
welcomes proposals for papers, roundtables, workshops and poster
presentations at its 20th Biennial meeting to be held in San Diego,
California, November 18-22, 2009. ACSUS is a multidisciplinary
organization that seeks to encourage the study of Canada and
U.S.-Canadian relations.
We welcome submissions from academics and professionals in the fields of the
humanities, social sciences, business, education and the natural and
life sciences.
The theme for this biennial in "North by Northwest, South by
Southwest, Canada and the United States: Past, Present and Future".
All proposals should have a distinctive Canadian focus, but we also
encourage submissions that consider Canada in a comparative context.
We are particularly interested in receiving submissions that examine
Canada within a Western Hemispheric or global setting. Proposals that
seek to explore contemporary issues of concern such as borders,
migration, trade, technology, the environment and education are
especially welcomed. The conference will take place at the Westin
Gaslamp Hotel in the heart of the city and close to its waterfront. We
anticipate a high level of interest in the San Diego Biennial so we
encourage you to submit your proposal in a timely fashion.

Conference Sections include: Anthropology, Sociology and First
Nations; Arts—Visual and
Performing; Business, Trade and Economics; Gender, Identity and
Diversity; Geography,
Resources, Environment; History; Border Issues and Migration; Foreign
Policy and
Defense; Literature in English; Literature in French; Politics and
Public Policy; The
North; Quebec and the French Presence in North America; Education; Canada in
Comparative Perspective; Life Sciences and Technology. Poster Sessions
are also
planned.

Please use the appropriate submission forms. The deadline for
submissions is November
20, 2008.

PROPOSALS

Submissions must be made using the appropriate submission forms
available for download
at www.acsus.org or by request at info@acsus.org. Please complete:
Form A (participant
information—required of everyone) and Form B (abstracts for individual
papers or poster
sessions, pre-organized panels, roundtables or workshops). Email
submissions are
preferred.

Two Anthropology Positions at the University of Saskatchewan

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan has
embarked
on the revitalization of the Anthropology program in the new Department of
Archaeology and Anthropology. Applications are invited for two tenure track
appointments in Cultural Anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor.

1. Medical Anthropology/Anthropology of Health:
We are seeking a theoretically sophisticated and ethnographically grounded
cultural anthropologist who
specializes in medical anthropology/anthropology of health. Regional
specialization is open and scholars working in all areas are encouraged to
apply. The successful candidate will have a research program that complements
existing strengths of anthropologists on campus in the following
areas: gender,
reproductive health, Indigenous peoples, complementary/alternative medicine,
mental health, community wellness, addictions, infectious disease, and
disability. Candidates should hold a PhD or be near completion. The successful
candidate will be expected to maintain an active, externally-funded research
program as well as contribute to teaching and program development in the
undergraduate and graduate programs. Demonstrated excellence or promise of
excellence in teaching and graduate supervision is anticipated.

2. Environmental Anthropology: We are seeking a theoretically
sophisticated and
ethnographically grounded cultural anthropologist who specializes in
environmental anthropology. Preferred regional specialization is the North
American northern plains, subarctic, or arctic. Topical areas of interest
include: natural resource management; anthropology of development; traditional
environmental knowledge; impact assessment; environmental pollution and
degradation; environmental health; climate change; and cognitive/symbolic
anthropology. Candidates should hold a PhD or be near completion. The
successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active, externally-funded
research program as well as contribute to teaching and program development in
the undergraduate and graduate programs. Demonstrated excellence or promise of
excellence in teaching and graduate supervision is anticipated.

The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
a growing
city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a
wide variety 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.

The College of Arts & Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in the
humanities and fine arts, the social sciences and the sciences. There are over
8,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College and 350 faculty,
including 14 Canada Research Chairs. The College emphasizes student
and faculty
research, interdisciplinary programs, community outreach and international
opportunities.

Review of applications will begin after November 30, 2008 and continue
until the
position is filled, with the appointments commencing July 1, 2009. Interested
candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, copies of relevant
publications, and arrange to have three letters of reference forwarded to:
Dr. Pamela Downe
Department of Archaeology and Anthropology
College of Arts and Science
University of Saskatchewan
55 Campus Drive
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7N 5B1 Canada
(306) 966-1974, (306) 966-4175

For more information on the plans for revitalization of cultural
anthropology at
the University of Saskatchewan, please contact Dr. Pamela Downe at
pamela.downe@usask.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and
permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the
University's
Employment Equity Policy, the department welcomes applications from all
qualified candidates. Women, people of Aboriginal descent, members of visible
minorities, and people with disabilities are invited to identify themselves as
members of these designated groups on their applications.

2008 Canada-Latin America-Caribbean Research Exchange Grants/Subventions pour la coop=?iso-8859-1?Q?=E9ration_en_recherche_entre_le_Canada,_l'Am=E9rique?= latine et les Antilles

2008 Canada-Latin America-Caribbean Research Exchange Grants
(LACREG)

The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) is
pleased to announce the launch of the 2008 Canada-Latin
America-Caribbean Research Exchange Grants (LACREG) program. This
program has been managed by the AUCC with financial support from the
International Development Research Centre (IDRC) since 1995.

The purpose of this program is to strengthen international
partnerships and consolidate emerging networks among academic
researchers from Canada and Latin America and the Caribbean. It is
designed to support small collaborative research activities which will
contribute to the creation, dissemination and sustained application of
knowledge in the development process in at least one area of IDRC
thematic priority.

Eligibility: Applicants from Canada and eligible Latin American and
Caribbean (LAC) countries are encouraged to apply.

The LACREG program applies to collaborative research between Canada
and the following LAC countries: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil,
Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El
Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama,
Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Value: Support through this program will be cost-shared on a 2:1 ratio
by the program and the partner institutions, respectively. The maximum
value of each grant under this program will be $15,000 CDN.

Deadline: November 30, 2008.

For program guidelines (available in English, French, Portuguese and
Spanish) and additional information regarding the application process,
please visit the AUCC website at the following addresses:

http://www.aucc.ca/programs/intprograms/latincarib_e.html

For additional information please contact:

Chantal Lemire
Program Officer, Partnership Programs, AUCC
Tel.: (613) 563-3961 ext. 314 / Fax: (613) 563-9745
E-mail: clemire@aucc.ca<mailto:clemire@aucc.ca&gt;

__________________________________________________________________________

Subventions pour la coopération en recherche entre le Canada,
l'Amérique latine et les Antilles
(SCR-CALA) 2008

L'Association des universités et collèges du Canada (AUCC) est fière
d'annoncer le lancement du programme de Subventions pour la
coopération en recherche entre le Canada, l'Amérique latine et les
Antilles (SCR-CALA) pour l'année 2007. Depuis 1995, ce programme est
administré par l'AUCC avec le soutien financier du Centre de
recherches pour le développement international (CRDI).

Le programme est destiné à renforcer les partenariats internationaux
et à consolider les réseaux émergents de chercheurs universitaires du
Canada, de l'Amérique latine et des Antilles. Ce programme est conçu
pour soutenir des activités de recherche concertée de petite envergure
qui serviront le processus de développement dans l'un ou l'autre des
domaines thématiques prioritaires du CRDI.

Admissibilité : Les candidats du Canada et des pays d'Amérique latine
et des Antilles admissibles sont invites à poser leur candidature.

Le programme SCR-CALA soutient des projets de recherche entre le
Canada et les pays suivants de l'Amérique latine et les Antilles:
Argentine, Belize, Bolivie, Brésil, Chili, Colombie, Costa Rica, Cuba,
Equateur, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haïti, Honduras, Mexique, Nicaragua,
Panama, Paraguay, Pérou, République dominicaine, Uruguay et Venezuela.

Valeur:L'aide du programme sera partagée dans une proportion de 2 à 1
respectivement par le programme SCR-CALA et les établissements
partenaires. La valeur maximale de chaque subvention est de 15 000 $
CAD.

Date limite : le 30 novembre 2008.

Pour obtenir les lignes directrices (disponibles en anglais, français,
espagnol et portugais) et de plus amples renseignements sur le
processus de demande, veuillez consulter le site web de l'AUCC à
l'adresse suivante :

http://www.aucc.ca/programs/intprograms/latincarib_f.html

Pour obtenir un complément d'information, veuillez communiquer avec :

Chantal Lemire
Agente de programme, Programmes de partenariats, AUCC
Tél.: (613) 563-3961 ext. 314 / Téléc.: (613) 563-9745
Courriel: clemire@aucc.ca<mailto:clemire@aucc.ca&gt;