See http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=63732d131a563864c821247ed&id=ca1dc260d4&e=fe35a6c577

Thank you all who participated and attended CESA’s second conference, “Decolonizing Intellectual Legacies and Activist Practices.”

We were so thrilled that nearly 1100 participants gathered this past September in Chicago, IL to engage in critical conversations on the future intellectual work and activist practices. CESA sends a special thank you to the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy at the University of Illinois Chicago for hosting the conference, local and international conference organizers, and conference volunteers.

We will send an announcement when plenary sessions are available on our website. Stay tuned!

** CESA’S SPOT LIGHT: MEMBERSHIP
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We’re almost there! Online membership is coming soon! At this year’s conference we launched onsite membership with much excitement and interest. In the upcoming weeks, you will be able to join CESA online. CESA Membership Includes:
• Electronic and print copies of the Critical Ethnic Studies Association Journal
• CESA’s e-newsletter with important membership related information including programming announcements, conference updates, previews of upcoming Journal issues, and action alerts on topics, issues, and campaigns affecting our work as activists, scholars, teachers, artists, and media-makers
• Discounts on conference registration & related events and programming
• Online membership access to CESA’s forthcoming social media blogs and forums in Spring 2014
The duration of membership is one year. Membership is open to activists, students, cultural workers, movement makers, scholars, and anyone who supports the movement behind Critical Ethnic Studies. Again, stay tuned for our online membership launch!

** CESA’s NEWS BLOG
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CESA is excited to share upcoming calls for paper announcements, news, events, and opportunities on our news blogs. Check out NAES call for papers below and visit our blog!

National Association for Ethnic Studies
Conference Call for Proposals–
RESEARCH AS CEREMONY: DECOLONIZING ETHNIC STUDIES
April 3-5, 2014
Oakland, California | Mills College

Ethnic Studies today is threatened by the corporatization of the university and co-option by neo- liberal, “post-racial,” “post-feminist” rhetoric. The 2014 National Association for Ethnic Studies conference seeks to restore and renew our critical purpose and commitment to self-determination, social justice and intersectional praxis. We as scholars, activists, tribal leaders, grassroots organizers, and community-based organizations see research justice as a critical, intersectional praxis that can unlock the power and knowledge of our own communities both within and outside of academia. In this spirit, we envision NAES 2014 as ceremony, an interdisciplinary space of creativity, struggle, and solidarity where academia, politics, community, arts, spirituality, and culture converge. We will convene a national Ethnic Studies Congress along with Talking Circles, Teach-Ins, and Workshops for exchange of ideas, research, and knowledge and presentations among community-based organizers, scholars, tribal leaders, youth leaders, policymakers, and others.

Proposal Submission Deadline: Abstracts will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on December 15, 2013.
To Submit a proposal, please go to, http://criticalethnicstudies.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=63732d131a563864c821247ed&id=7143cf5181&e=fe35a6c577

This is a call to the Faculty of Education for applications to the Annual SIDRU Research Fund Competition. These funds are adjudicated and awarded to research exploring theory and practice in three broad areas: Field Experience and Professional Development, Partnerships and Community-Based Projects, and the “General” Fund.

It is expected that 3 applications, one from each category, will be awarded a modest maximum of $3,500 each.

Assessment will be based on the soundness of the research methodology, the reasonableness of the timeline proposed and the appropriateness of the proposed budget and the merit of the research topic.

A complete application will include a summary paragraph, a project description, a budget, and a proposed timeline. Applications should be submitted electronically and sent to James.McNinch@uregina.ca

DEADLINE for applications is January 10, 2014. Successful applicants will be notified by January 24, 2014.

SSHRC will be holding three webinars on the upcoming Insight Development Grants 2014 competition and the changes to the application portal, including the SSHRC Canadian Common CV.

The Office of Research, Innovation and Partnership will be hosting two webinars:
Thursday, Dec 5th, 12:30-2:30 in RIC 314; and
Friday, Dec 6th, 12:30-2:30 in LB 237

You can also attend either of these sessions via Adobe Connect and teleconference. There is also an additional session in French on Thursday, Dec 5th at 9:00-11:00am.
To join via Adobe Connect: http://nsercofcanada.adobeconnect.com/idg2014/ Please login as a guest.
To join the teleconference: Toll free Dial-in: 1 877-413-4788. Enter the Conference ID: 5248493
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Insight Development Grants provide support of up to $75,000 over one to two years to build knowledge and understanding about people, societies and the world by supporting research in its initial stages, in all subject areas eligible for funding from SSHRC. The Insight Development Grants description and application forms are now available on the SSHRC website at: http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/insight_development_grants-subventions_de_developpement_savoir-eng.aspx

Deadlines: January 18, 2014 – internal deadline. February 1, 2014 – SSHRC deadline

If you have any questions about the Insight Development Grants or SSHRC, please contact Michelle Beitel at michelle.beitel@uregina.ca or 306.337.2479.

Office for Research, Innovation and Partnership
Research & Innovation Centre,
Room 109
University of Regina
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A2
phone: (306) 585-4775
fax: (306) 585-4893
www.uregina.ca/research/

The Schulich School of Education at Nipissing University invites applications for an appointment of a Chair in Indigenous Education, subject to final budgetary approval.

Candidates for this position must have a PhD or EdD in Education, research and teaching expertise in Indigenous education and in culturally responsive educational practices and processes. Knowledge of an Indigenous language and prior connections with Indigenous communities are assets.

The successful candidate will have strong connections to and experiences with First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit communities; a demonstrated record of cultural sensitivity and awareness in teaching and research; and a demonstrated ability to engage the larger community in the education of Indigenous children, youth and adults.

The successful candidate for this position will be expected to develop and conduct an externally funded research program, undertake graduate supervision, teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders both internal and external to the University.

Increasing scholarly capacity will assist the Schulich School of Education and Nipissing University meet its strategic goal of establishing innovative teaching and groundbreaking research in Indigenous education.

The Schulich School of Education at Nipissing University is positioned to become a national leader in our academic and research program areas. For more information please visit our website: www.nipissingu.ca and www.nipissingu.ca/academics/faculties/schulich-school-of-education/Pages/default.aspx

Applicants are invited to submit curriculum vitae, a letter of application outlining research and teaching experiences and aspirations, a representative academic publication, and the names and contact information for at least three referees. Applications should sent to:

Dr. Sharon Rich

Associate Vice-President, Academic

100 College Drive

North Bay, ON P1B 8L7

Email: avpa@nipissingu.ca

see: http://www.academicacareers.com/node/1090

Consideration of applications will begin March 1, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a covering letter, from Aboriginal persons, women, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.