Atlantic Metropolis Centre Monthly Bulletin
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May, 2008 The Bulletin is intended to keep you informed about events and opportunities in and around the AMC, its research domains and partners, and the Metropolis Secretariat. It contains information about upcoming events, including lectures and conferences, research resources and publications, calls for proposals, and much more. The deadline for submitting information for the next AMC Monthly Bulletin is May 29th, 2008. TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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1. News from the AMCThe AMC is pleased to announce the results of its 3rd Annual Grant Competition. The adjudication of proposals was conducted by a multi-disciplinary external committee. Based on the Committee’s recommendations, the following research projects will be funded: Strategic GrantsAicha Benimmas, Université de Moncton, La participation citoyenne chez les jeunes immigrants et leurs parents en milieu minoritaire francophone au Nouveau-Brunswick David Bruce, Mount Allison University, Supporting Welcoming Communities for Immigration in Rural and Small Town New Brunswick Sonya Corbin Dwyer, Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Best Practices in Adoption Support Services Pilot Project GrantsBruce Barber, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University, The Newcomer Artist Project Susan Brigham, (on behalf of student Maha Abdelrahman Amin), Mount Saint Vincent University, “Arabic Speaking Immigrant Women in NS: A Study of Their Knowledge, Beliefs, Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Breast and Cervical Cancer and Screening" Marguerite Cassin, Dalhousie University, Employment and Retention of Immigrant Women in Professions and Management Donald Clairmont, Dalhousie University, Immigrants' Views and Experience on Crime, Violence and the Criminal Justice System Alexandra Dobrowolsky and Evangelia Tastsoglou, Saint Mary’s University, Who Cares and Why it Matters: Gender, Transnational Caregiving, Families and Belonging, A Halifax Study. Pauline Gardiner Barber, Dalhousie University and Alexandra Dobrowolsky, Saint Mary’s University, Who Comes, Who Stays, and at What Cost?: An Ethnographic and Political Analysis of Nova Scotia's Nominee Program Frank Palermo, Dalhousie University, Meeting Immigrant Family Housing Needs: Connecting Planning Policy and Urban Design Carole C.Tranchant, Université de Moncton, L'acculturation alimentaire chez les immigrants francophones (*) au Nouveau-Brunswick - Que révelent les habitudes alimentaires post-migratoires? Sont-elles favorables au maintien la santé? Evangelia Tastsoglou, Saint Mary’s University, Negotiating Ethno-Cultural Identity among Halifax Youth: The lebanese Second Generation and Beyond Madine VanderPlaat (on behalf of student Joseph Nyemah), Saint Mary’s University, The Cultural Transition of Children and the Effects on Parents in Post-Migration |
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2. AMC Events and MeetingsThe Atlantic Metropolis Centre’s Annual Policy Research Symposium will take place Wednesday, May 21st at the Université de Moncton, Moncton Campus. A detailed program will be announced soon and will include sessions relating to two priority areas of the Metropolis Project: Welcoming Communities and Justice, Policing and Security. Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Wednesday, May 21, 2008 |
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3. Phase III AMC Research DomainsGender, Migration and Diversity/ Immigrant Women (Elective domain)Alexandra Z. Dobrowolsky, Department of Political Science, Saint Mary’s University Evangelia Tastsoglou, Department of Sociology and Criminology, Saint Mary’s University
Economic and Labour Market IntegrationAther H. Akbari, Department of Economics, Saint Mary’s University Ted Macdonald, Department of Economics, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton
Collectivités d’accueil et leur rôle dans l’attrait, l’intégration et la rétention des nouveaux arrivants et des minoritésNicole Gallant (anciennement de Université de Moncton)
Citizenship and Social, Cultural and Civic Integration / Citoyenneté et intégration sociale, culturelle et civilePauline Gardiner Barber, Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, Dalhousie University Ibrahim Ouattara, Département de Philosophie, Université de Moncton, Campus de Moncton
Justice, Policing and SecurityChris Murphy, Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, Dalhousie University |
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4. Post – 10th National Metropolis ConferenceThe Atlantic Metropolis Centre and the Metropolis Secretariat would like to extend sincere expression of gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the recent 10th National Metropolis Conference in Halifax. Workshop presenters were given the option of making their presentations available on the web at www.metropolis2008.net. The plenary sessions were videotaped for televised broadcast on CPAC (the Cable Public Affairs Channel). The sessions are now available online at www.cpac.ca. PLENARY 1: The Role of Host Communities in Attracting, Retaining Newcomers and Minorities |
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5. Public Announcements (Conferences, etc.)The Atlantic Metropolis Centre distributes information on behalf of other parties who operate in the language
of their choice. Sacred and Secular in a Global Canada: Past, Present, and FutureFriday, May 9 to Monday May 12, 2008. Sacred and Secular in a Global Canada will focus on a range of disciplinary aspects regarding religious presence and diversity within the Canadian social landscape. Some topics to be covered include: public policy, reasonable accommodation, immigration, community identity, intergenerational changes, First Nations spirituality, Judaism, Islam, and many others. Further details can be found on the website.
Cultural diversity and vulnerable families: A bias in favour of cultural competenceThe GRAVE-ARDEC is organising, on the 22nd and 23rd of May 2008, an international symposium on: Cultural
diversity and vulnerable families: A bias in favour of cultural competence. Le GRAVE-ARDEC organise un symposium les 22 et 23 mai 2008, intitulé : Diversité culturelle et familles vulnérables : un biais
en faveur de la compétence culturelle.
New Directions in Population Health Research: Linking Theory, Ethics and PracticeCPHR & SPHERU Conference 2008, November 12 to 14, 2008, Ramada Hotel and Convention Centre, Regina, SK The Community and Population Health Research (CPHR) Training Program and the Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit (SPHERU) are hosting a national conference to explore recent innovations and existing or emerging trends in population health research as they relate to reducing health disparities for particular communities or populations. The conference will provide an opportunity for academic and community researchers, policy makers and practitioners to highlight the current state of population health research in Canada and abroad. For more information go to www.cntconventions.ca.
Comings and Goings: Migration, Policy and Society / Va-et-vient : Migration, politique et société
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