ACUNS’ Student Conference On Northern Studies
The ACUNS’ Student Conference on Northern Studies is a triennial event largely organized by a committee of graduate students. The conference provides a unique opportunity for young researchers to meet and exchange ideas with others who share similar academic interests. Through the organizing experience students also have an opportunity to develop professional experience, forge links with government and community stakeholders, and make national and international connections. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 
The 10th National Student Conference on Northern Studies will take place in Val D’Or, QC hosted by Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) November 1-3, 2012. UQAT is a truly northern university, as shown by its numerous research and teaching activities rooted in the territories of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Nord-du-Québec and Nunavik. UQAT’s professors and students enjoy an international recognition for their work on forest ecosystems, the mining industry, community development, Aboriginal Studies, multimedia creation, international health, teaching and organizational management. The theme for the conference is Nikan*: The Future of The North.
*Nikan means “the future, to go forward ” in the Anicinape (Algonquin) language. It was included in the conference title because we want to emphasize that the conference will be held on Anicinape territory and that aboriginal, social, and cultural issues will have a prominent place.
ACUNS Student Confence 2012 – 2nd call for abstracts
For further information about the conference, please visit the Conference Website at: http://www.uqat.ca/sce2012/. _____________________________________________________________________________________
