Tag: Canada

Royal Roads U: Postdoc Possibilities 2026-28 (Canada)

Postdocs

Multiple postdoc opportunities, Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC, Canada. Deadline: 3 July 2026.

Royal Roads University (RRU) invites expressions of interest from those wishing to develop a Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) application. CPRA award amounts of $70,000 (taxable income) per year for 2 years (non-renewable) are used to fund a postdoctoral researcher position at the university and are subject to MERCs (mandatory employment related costs). RRU seeks expressions of interest specific to a series of research topics; that most likely relevant to followers of this Center is this one:

Dr. Juana Du‘s research encompasses cultural intelligence, the cross-cultural adaptation of business professionals, global virtual and hybrid teams, knowledge transfer and management, and digital innovation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Employing an empirical research approach, her recent work inquiries into human-AI interactions (HAII) within an international business context. She invites expressions of interest from postdoctoral researchers interested in studying the experiences of sojourners (e.g. business expatriates, international students and tourists) using AI-assisted language programs and dialogue systems. Key areas of interest include the impact of AI language learning applications on individuals’ overseas experiences, cognitive abilities, multilingual competence, emotional engagement, social relationships, as well as human- AI interactions in multicultural teams, and related ethical concerns.

CFP 16th International Symposium on Bilingualism (Canada)

Conferences

Call for papers: 16th International Symposium on Bilingualism, Saskatoon, Canada, 14-18 June 2027. Deadline: symposium submission: 30 June 2026; paper submission: 1 October 2026.

The theme for ISB 16 is Languages in Academia and in Communities, reflecting both scholarly excellence and community engagement. The theme is aimed at meeting ISB’s mission to create a space for researchers with a diverse range of interests to share their knowledge and gain new perspectives, and to foster meaningful cross-disciplinary collaborations. Organizers hope to bring together researchers working on different faces of bilingualism, including different research areas, methodological approaches, and populations. In line with this aim, they have invited key-note speakers who represent different faces of bilingualism. This broad theme reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the organizing committee and multilingualism of our communities.

To capitalize on this expertise, ISB16 will feature the Community Outreach Event to engage with parents, language teachers, practitioners and general public on issues of bilingualism and multilingualism. Reflecting the home of the conference, our special focus is on linguistic inclusion and diversity, as we have distinct areas of Indigenous languages as well as bilingualism and multilingualism in official, heritage, immigrant, regional and other minority languages.

CFP IMISCOE: Studying Migration in the Digital Era (Canada)

ConferencesCall for papers: IMISCOE Annual Conference: Studying Migration in the Digital Era: Innovation, Regulation, Ethics, and Rights, 10-12 March 2027, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada. Deadline: 26 June 2026.

Across the globe, states and international organizations are increasingly deploying advanced digital technologies (ADTs), from biometric registration systems and AI-driven risk assessments to mobile applications mediating access to services, as instruments of migration management. While these tools promise efficiency and innovation, they also raise urgent ethical and political questions about surveillance, accountability, the rights of migrants and refugees, and intersectional forms of discrimination based on gender, race and class. Similarly, app-based platform work, algorithmic decision-making, and the externalization of environmental costs resulting from hosting energy-intensive data centres have many implications for migrant labour and mobility.

At the same time, digitalization is reshaping the research process itself. Migration scholars are navigating new opportunities and challenges in data collection, storage, and analysis. From digital ethnography and big data analytics to participatory and community-based approaches designed to counteract power asymmetries, ADTs are reconstituting the field of migration studies. These developments call for reflexive and interdisciplinary dialogue that brings together diverse perspectives and methods to critically engage with digital transformations, grounded in migrants’ lived realities.

For the 2027 IMISCOE Spring Conference, organizers invite migration scholars from all disciplinary backgrounds, geographical regions, and career stages to submit paper proposals that critically interrogate the digital transformations shaping both migration governance and the practice of migration research. Specifically, the program will focus on two interrelated dimensions:

First, organizers welcome contributions that examine how ADTs are impacting migration governance and human rights. They seek to discuss the deployment of advanced technologies in border management, the influence of algorithmic decision-making on migration narratives, and the impact of these tools on the rights and lived experiences of migrants and refugees.

Second, the conference seeks to explore how digitalization is reshaping research methods and ethics. They invite reflections on the opportunities and challenges of digital data collection, the ethics of conducting research in the digital era, and the ways in which ADTs are reconstituting the scientific work on migration.

Kulea Culture Society: Stories from the Silk Roads (Canada)

Applied ICDStories from the Silk Roads, to celebrate Asian Heritage Month, Kulea Culture Society, Victoria, BC, Canada, May 2026.

During Asian Heritage Month, Kulea Culture Society presents Stories from the Silk Roads, a three-day event of stories, music and film to celebrate the rich heritage of Canadians with roots in the Asian continent. The Silk Roads were a system of caravan routes crossing the Eurasian continent from the Mediterranean Sea to China. It influenced the emergence and development of trade and cultural ties between people and statehoods located along the way and beyond. The routes carried goods, ideas, people across the continent and the sea from China, India, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Iran, Syria, Turkey among others to the Mediterranean and the West. Just like on the Asian continent, we see different Asian communities living across Canada today. These cultures have developed their distinct identities, arts and histories through interaction and communication with each other in Canada. Stories from the Silk Roads highlight diversity and harmony through arts and culture.

Storytellers include Zhanming “Shawn” Xiao, Sheila Alonzo, and Mayank Meena; musicians include Habbous and Jordi, and Ali Haydar; films include Made in Bangladesh, Children of the Mist, Caught by the Tides, Bye Bye Tiberias, Burcu’s Angels, and Obscura.

NOTE: Events in this series will be held in person at various venues around Victoria, BC. But, for those located elsewhere, they provide a model for other organizations wishing to organize something comparable.

York U: Study Abroad Coordinator (Canada)

“JobStudy Abroad Coordinator, York University, York, Ontario, Canada. Deadline: open until filled; posted April 19, 2026.

Reporting to the Manager, International Student Success & Engagement and Associate Dean, Global & Community Engagement, the Study Abroad Coordinator role is responsible for promoting and increasing the international mobility and global education of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies students through experiential education programming. This position is also responsible for activities that enhance internationalization on campus through the development of programs and initiatives that promote effective cross-cultural communication and understanding. The successful incumbent has international experience and education, strong cross-cultural sensitivity and communication skills to assist with coordination and support implementation of the Faculty’s Strategic Plan for Internationalization. The role also works closely with the Associate Dean, Programs, Associate Dean, Recruitment & Retention, Associate Dean, Students, Director, Student Success, Faculty of LA&PS, and York International (among other campus partners) to ensure that LA&PS study abroad and study away programs are aligned with York University and LA&PS strategic priorities. The Study Abroad Coordinator role will support the vision, mission, values and strategic direction of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and York University, and contribute to a positive, supportive and client- focused team environment of high performance, respect, trust, collaboration and continuous improvement, embraces diversity and fosters inclusion.

Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival 2026 (Canada and Online)

Events

Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, 23 -26 April 2026: Online. 13 April 2026: In person, Montreal, Canada.

The 28th edition of the Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival will revolve around the theme: “Words for Understanding One Another”. As in past years, the Festival will be full of interviews, discussions, lectures, debates, masterclasses and more to delight our audiences. Discover all the festival has to offer below.

The Blue Metropolis Literary Festival is also a Youth Festival which takes place in April until early May. Across many libraries, schools and institutions in Montreal, there will be meet and greets, animated workshops and many more events with various children’s authors. The new Draw Me A Sun exposition will also be on display in 4 libraries across Montreal.

Quilt of Belonging: A Place for All

Applied ICD

Quilt of Belonging: A Place for All, primarily created in Glengarry Village, Williamstown, ON, Canada.

The Quilt of Belonging: A Place for All is a collaborative work of art whose mission is “to recognize Canada’s diversity, celebrate our common humanity and promote harmony and compassion among people.” A richly hued portrait of the human family, Quilt of Belonging is a 120 foot (36 metres) long collaborative textile art project. Its 263 blocks portray the rich cultural legacies of all the First Peoples in Canada and every nation of the world at the dawn of the new Millennium. The goal of those who created it is to “tell the stories of Canadians of all generations throughout our history, from First Nations to new settlers to the new citizens of today, to all from coast to coast to coast who call this wonderful country home.”

The Quilt of Belonging was begun in the fall of 1998 by artist Esther Bryan. In 1995 she went on a life-changing journey to Slovakia with her parents to find the family and home her father had left behind 43 years earlier. The dream of making this artwork was born as she recognized that everyone has a story to tell, each culture has a unique beauty and that the experiences and values of our past inform who we are today. Volunteers were found from each cultural identity to create the 263 diamond shaped textile blocks. Help was provided as needed with design, research and needlework to ensure that each piece reflects the unique beauty and character of the culture depicted. In this textile mosaic, each person can experience a sense of belonging and find a place in the overall design – there is “A Place for All.” Together they record human history in textile, illustrating the beauty, complexity and sheer size of the human story.

Canada’s immigration records showed that as of January 1st, 2000 at least one person from every country of the world was living in Canada. It took over 6 years for volunteers to find a representative from each of the 263 cultural groups on the quilt. Thousands of calls, letters and countless visits were made to organizations, immigration centres, native bands, churches, embassies, and individual contacts – in short every possible source was considered. Appeals were also made in the media, needlecraft publications and numerous “in-progress” exhibitions.

Blockmakers were found to create the 9-inch diamond shaped textile “block”. Volunteers assisted them with materials, design and sewing expertise. Countless hours of research supplied information on design, fabrics and techniques and provided the historical, cultural context from which to make the artwork and develop texts for books and web-site.

Over 3 million visitors have seen the Quilt while the Quilt of Belonging companion book is available in English or French, and the 48-minute documentary is free to watch online. This artwork is also used in a variety of projects and education programs, creating an impact nationally and around the world. As of 2025, it is housed at TriSisters Art House in St Jacobs, Ontario, when not on tour.

CFP Media Ecology Association (Canada)

ConferencesCall for papers: Crossing[out] Borders in our Global Village, Media Ecology Association, University of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 25-28 June 2026. Deadline: abstract only 1 November 2025.

The annual meeting of the Media Ecology Association provides an opportunity for scholars, artists, professionals, educators, and students to exchange experiences and ideas in a friendly environment. They invite proposals for papers and panels related to the field of media ecology.

The conference theme — crossing[out] borders in our global village — is offered as a generative and open cue. Anyone attending the conference will have crossed some sort of border, and many of us do research that considers the power of relationality and purpose of differentiating. Figuratively, many of us cross borders by blending disciplinary interests or research methods. They chose this theme to suggest that all avenues are open, all topics welcome for review.

U Laval: Teaching Global Issues (Canada)

“JobTenure track faculty position in Teaching Global Issues, Graduate School of International Studies, Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada. Deadline: 30 September 2025.

The Graduate School of International Studies at Université Laval, located in Quebec City, Canada, invites applications for a faculty position in teaching global issues. The selected candidate will hold the Teaching Leadership Chair in Global Issues and will work in collaboration with the Faculty of Business Administration.

The Chair is dedicated to advancing pedagogical innovation and fostering critical thinking in both teaching and research. Its goal is to train students capable of analyzing the complexity of contemporary international dynamics. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the school’s academic programs, producing knowledge in the field of international studies, and developing innovative teaching practices that benefit not only students, but also professionals, institutions, and members of the public engaged with global challenges.

Global issues encompass a wide range of pressing and interconnected problems that define the landscape of international relations. These include the dynamics, actors, and institutions involved in collective responses to today’s global governance challenges. Areas of expertise sought by the school include, but are not limited to, the following: global health and health security; climate governance, energy, and sustainable development; conflicts below the threshold of war (e.g., cyberattacks, propaganda, subversion, disinformation, sanctions, etc.); international migration and migration policies; transformation of the international order and reform of global institutions.

The study of global issues is inherently interdisciplinary and draws on a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches. It seeks to enhance understanding of the increasing interdependence of societies, as well as the enduring tensions between state sovereignty and the imperative for international cooperation. From a pedagogical standpoint, the Chair will use innovative and cutting-edge techno-pedagogical tools to help students engage more effectively with complex global phenomena.

A research advisor will support the Chair in developing, planning, and submitting research grant applications, while also ensuring the Chair’s outreach activities are maximized. A budget will also be allocated to provide doctoral scholarships associated with the Chair.

Royal Roads U: Postdoc Possibilities (Canada)

Postdocs

Multiple postdoc opportunities, Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC, Canada. Deadline: 3 July 2025.

Royal Roads University (RRU) invites expressions of interest from those wishing to develop a Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) application. CPRA award amounts of $70,000 (taxable income) per year for 2 years (non-renewable) are used to fund a postdoctoral researcher position at the university and are subject to MERCs (mandatory employment related costs). RRU seeks expressions of interest specific to a series of research topics; that most likely relevant to followers of this Center is this one:

Dr. Juana Du is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to support her research interests which include the impact of cultural awareness and assumptions on intercultural experiences; communication and intercultural adjustment of sojourners, particularly around international students and business expatriates; organizational culture, learning and knowledge sharing in multinational and multilingual organizations in different cultural and institutional contexts. Her recent research projects examine organizational identification in global virtual teams and boundary conditions, with an emphasis on the role of emerging technology, and AI literacy at the hybrid workplace.