Department of Anthropology Seminar Series

The Department of Anthropology Seminar Series showcases the research of faculty, graduate students, and visiting scholars as well as providing an opportunity for thematic workshops, roundtables, film screenings, and other events. The series aims to foster an intellectual community where students and faculty in anthropology and related disciplines can come together to discuss contemporary issues and debates in the field. Events in the series will take place every Friday during the fall and winter semesters from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm unless otherwise noted in the schedule below.

Indigenous Speaker Series: Indigenous Birthworkers and Indigenous Futures - Truth Before Reconciliation

Dr. Karen Lawford, an Anishinaabeg midwife, a Registered midwife, and Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at McMaster University, presents the context of Indigenous birthworkers and how they are related to Indigenous futures. But first, she describes the historical socio-political context of healthcare in the country of Canada referencing various Calls to Action, Calls to Justice, and Recommendations from three national commissions. One of the goals of this presentation is to make evident the truth so that together, we can begin a path towards reconciliation. 

Reception and cash bar to follow.

The Indigenous Speaker Series is a platform that facilitates conversations about Indigenous identity, resurgence, linguistic reclamation, and belonging. It features prominent Indigenous scholars, artists, storytellers, and activists from across Turtle Island and around the world. The series presented by Memorial University Department of Anthropology in partnership with The Rooms.

Location: The Room Theatre

Date and Time: Wednesday, Mar 27th at 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM (NDT)

For more information: https://www.events.therooms.ca/Events/details/id/00004784


Past Events:

Fall 2019 Seminar: 

"Fixing your Gaze on the Sea: Young People, Place, and Local Knowledge in the Faroe Islands" with Dr. Firouz Gaini, Univeristy of the Faroe Islands

Winter 2017 Seminar:

"Ethnography and Theory: Reflections on Fieldwork in an Auto Factory and a UAW Local" with Dr. Sharryn Kasmir, Hofstra University