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Lisa Stevenson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at McGill University. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley (2005). Her research focuses on imagistic forms of thought in contexts of violence, particularly among Inuit communities in the Canadian Arctic and Colombian refugees in Ecuador. She is the author of *Life Beside Itself: Imagining Care in the Canadian Arctic* (2014), which won the 2015 Victor Turner Book Prize and the 2020 Staley Prize. Stevenson’s work integrates experimental ethnographic methods, including filmmaking. Her films, such as *Into Unknown Parts* (2017) and *Era Un Lunes* (2018), explore the human impact of displacement and violence. She collaborates with researchers like Eduardo Kohn, blending anthropology with visual storytelling. Her recent projects include a Mellon New Directions Fellowship to study filmmaking, aiming to deepen her exploration of lived experiences of violence. She has also contributed to peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes on topics ranging from care ethics to the anthropology of sound and imagery. Awards: Victor Turner Book Prize (2015), Staley Prize (2020) Grants: Mellon New Directions Fellowship Collaborations: Eduardo Kohn (film projects), Cristiana Giordano (theatre experiments) Stevenson’s research bridges anthropology, film, and visual arts, emphasizing innovative ways to represent marginalized voices and experiences.

• Visual Anthropology
• Ethnography
• Indigenous Studies
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Diana Allan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at McGill University, affiliated with the Institute for the Study of International Development (ISID) and holding the Canada Research Chair in the Anthropology of Living Archives. She holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University (2008). Her work focuses on Palestinian refugee experiences in Lebanon, particularly through the Nakba Archive and her ethnographic films. Affiliations: McGill University Anthropology, ISID, Leadership for the Ecozoic Key roles: Co-lead of the Critical Media Lab, filmmaker, and activist scholar Research interests center on camp ecologies, cultural memory, and colonial histories. She explores how material environments shape refugee life through projects like Past Continuous (camp archives) and Partition (film on colonial archives). Themes: Exile, displacement, sensory memory, transnational solidarity Recent publications include Voices of the Nakba (2021) and Refugees of the Revolution (2014), award-winning works analyzing Palestinian narratives. Her films Still Life and So Dear, So Lovely critically examine camp life and memory. Awards: English PEN Award, Palestine Book Award, AAA Middle East Section Prize Current projects investigate Palestinian coastal life, urban food systems in Lebanon, and digital platforms for refugee histories. She collaborates with artists, activists, and communities to create accessible pedagogical tools about displacement.

• Anthropology of Displacement
• Colonial History
• Refugee Studies
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Lana Salman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto . A scholar of international development and urban politics, her research focuses on everyday statecraft, social reproduction, and urbanism in the Middle East and North Africa. PhD, University of California, Berkeley (City and Regional Planning, Global Metropolitan Studies) MUPP, American University of Beirut Her research explores how urban populations negotiate citizenship and state formation through: Land access and infrastructure development Microfinance institution operations Post-revolutionary governance practices Transdisciplinary north-south comparative analysis Current projects include: Tunisia State-Making: Ethnographic study of urban poor communities' role in statecraft Brussels-Beirut Comparison: Analysis of social workers' roles in refugee resettlement and urban displacement

• International Development
• Urban Politics
• Social Reproduction
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Roxane Caron is an Associate Professor at the École de travail social (School of Social Work) within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the Université de Montréal. She holds affiliations with the Centre d'études et de recherches internationales (CÉRIUM) and the CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal – Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur. Her research focuses on refugee women's experiences, transnational social work, and decolonial methodologies. She teaches courses such as SVS-6425 (International Social Work) and supervises graduate students in social work and international studies. Her research expertise includes refugee camp dynamics, gendered migration, and intersectional theory. Key projects include the Clinic Mauve initiative addressing LGBTQI+ migrant health and the Transnationalism and Psycho-Social Well-Being project. She has led or co-led over 20 research grants funded by agencies like the CRSH and FRQSC, emphasizing community partnerships and equity. Award-winning educator, Caron's work bridges academic research, clinical practice, and activism. Her recent publications explore ethical frameworks in social work education and refugee integration challenges. She collaborates internationally on migration studies, particularly in the Middle East and Quebec.

• Refugee Studies
• Gender Studies
• International Migration
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Krista Lynes is a Professor of Communication Studies at Concordia University, holding the Canada Research Chair in Feminist Media Studies and directing the Feminist Media Studio. Their research focuses on intersectional frameworks addressing feminist media studies, queer theory, migration studies, critical race studies, environmental humanities, and infrastructure studies. Lynes employs research-creation methodologies to interrogate systems of power and mobility. Thesis supervision: Media Studies (MA), Communication (PhD), Humanities (PhD) Labs/Teams: Director of the Feminist Media Studio, a space for interdisciplinary art and activism Recent work examines vital energy in greenhouse infrastructures, queer migrant activisms, and decolonizing corporeal representations in art. Their scholarship bridges media theory with global social justice concerns, emphasizing transnational circuits and planetary aesthetics.

• Feminist Media Studies
• Queer Theory
• Migration Studies
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Jerome Rousseau is a Professor of Anthropology at McGill University, specializing in the study of indigenous societies of Borneo. He holds a B.Sc., M.A., and Ph.D. in Anthropology from Université de Montréal (1968, 1969) and the University of Cambridge (1974). His research focuses on cultural anthropology, social stratification, and religious practices among Borneo communities, including the Kayan and Kenyah peoples. Key themes include ancestral rituals, social organization, and the impact of historical and colonial processes on indigenous cultures. Education: B.Sc. in Anthropology, Université de Montréal (1968) M.A. in Anthropology, Université de Montréal (1969) Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Cambridge (1974) Research Interests: Rousseau’s work explores the intersection of cultural identity, social structure, and historical change in Southeast Asia. He has conducted extensive fieldwork on topics such as Kayan religion, Borneo nomadism, and the dynamics of ethnic communities. His analyses often address themes like reciprocity, ritual practices, and the evolution of social inequality in indigenous societies. Publications: His prolific output includes monographs and articles on Borneo ethnography, such as Kayan Religion (2022), Brief Encounter: Reciprocity Between Inuit Hunters and Martin Frobisher (2009), and Rethinking social evolution: the perspective from middle-range societies (2006). These works highlight his expertise in cultural evolution, ritual systems, and colonial interactions. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed in the provided texts. Advising & Grants: No specific advisees or grants are mentioned in the text. His contributions are primarily through research and publications. Labs/Teams: No formal lab or team affiliations are noted, though his work engages with broader anthropological networks and field research collaborations.

• Cultural Anthropology
• Southeast Asian Studies
• Indigenous Societies
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Prateep Nayak is a Professor at the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development within the University of Waterloo. His academic focus combines political science, environmental studies, and international development through transdisciplinary research on human-environment connections. With expertise in commons governance, social-ecological resilience, environmental justice, and political ecology, he has taught courses like INDEV 100: Introduction to International Development SUSM 675: Governing the Commons INDEV 617: Environmental Change and Governance He has received prestigious awards including the Trudeau Scholarship, Harvard Giorgio Ruffolo Fellowship, Canada's Governor General Academic Gold Medal, and SSHRC Banting Fellowship. Professor Nayak's research explores social-ecological systems, emphasizing vulnerability-to-viability transitions in small-scale fisheries, gender dynamics in dried fish value chains, and multidimensional justice in coastal governance. His Google Scholar publications since 2017 highlight Asia-Africa comparative studies, marine protected areas, and policy frameworks for adaptive management. Article keywords reveal engagement with climate resilience, equity in resource access, and institutional pluralism in governance systems. Scientific awards include Trudeau Scholar Harvard Giorgio Ruffolo Fellow in Sustainability Science Canada's Governor General Academic Gold Medal SSHRC Banting Fellow His fieldwork experience includes development projects in India focusing on community-based governance of land, water, and forests at the research-implementation-policy interface. Current teaching aligns with his expertise in international development and environmental governance, while historical publications show long-term engagement with coastal systems analysis and regime shifts.

• Political Ecology
• Environmental Justice
• Social-Ecological Systems
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Darren Byler is an Assistant Professor of International Studies at Simon Fraser University's School for International Studies. His research focuses on surveillance capitalism, stateless populations, and infrastructural colonialism in China, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociocultural Anthropology from the University of Washington, an M.A. in East Asian Studies from Columbia University, and a B.A. in History & Visual Journalism from Kent State University. Byler's work examines how Chinese state and technological systems implement 'terror capitalism' through mass surveillance, internment camps, and labor systems targeting Uyghur populations. His monograph Terror Capitalism (2022) received major anthropological awards. Current projects include studying Chinese digital infrastructure's global expansion and Malaysia's 'safe city' systems. He co-leads the Xinjiang Documentation Project, amplifying Uyghur voices through testimonies and archival work, and publishes in public outlets like The Guardian and Noema Magazine . Teaching focuses include surveillance capitalism, Chinese international politics, and global development. His research has informed policy papers for institutions like the Wilson Center and Australian Parliament, addressing atrocity prevention and tech governance. Byler's transdisciplinary approach bridges academic ethnography with public advocacy against state violence.

• Anthropology
• Forced migration
• Gender studies
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Catherine Dauvergne, KC, is a Professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia. She holds a B.A., M.A. (Carleton), LL.B. (UBC), and Ph.D. (ANU). Her research focuses on refugee law, immigration law, citizenship law, and feminist legal critiques. She served as Dean of Allard Law from 2015–2020. Key roles include Fellow of the Trudeau Foundation (2012) and Queen’s Counsel (2019). Her work explores the intersection of migration policies, human rights, and gender, with notable publications like The New Politics of Immigration and Making People Illegal . Research interests include transnational law, public law, and the theoretical underpinnings of border control. Her recent work examines crimmigration, humanitarian responses to displacement, and legal education reform. Awards: Trudeau Foundation Fellowship, QC designation Key Books: 7 authored/co-authored volumes, including leading casebooks on Canadian immigration law Teaching: Courses in Immigration Law, Refugee Law, and Public Law

• Immigration Law
• Refugee Law
• Citizenship Law
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Sheryl Lightfoot is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and the First Nations and Indigenous Studies Program at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Arts. She holds the Canada Research Chair in Global Indigenous Rights and Politics and serves as Senior Advisor to the President on Indigenous Affairs at UBC’s First Nations House of Learning. Her academic affiliations reflect her interdisciplinary focus on Indigenous governance, rights, and political theory. Her research interests center on global Indigenous peoples’ politics , Indigenous political theory , Indigenous diplomacy , Indigenous social movements , and critical international relations theory . She examines how Indigenous rights implementation reshapes state-Indigenous relationships and reconceptualizes sovereignty, self-determination, and human rights globally. Her recent publications, spanning from 2023 to 2025, reveal a consistent focus on Indigenous sovereignty, borders, UN engagement, and the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Themes include transnational Indigenous activism, environmental justice, gender justice, and the paradoxes of state recognition. Her work often employs comparative and critical theoretical frameworks, analyzing cases from Canada, the U.S., Ecuador, Russia, and South Asia. Scientific recognition includes: Best Dissertation Award, American Political Science Association (2010) Sheryl leads and participates in major research initiatives, including SSHRC-funded projects on Indigenous apologies and self-determination, a UBC Catalyzing Research Cluster on Global Challenges to Democracy, and collaborations on environmental injustices and transformative memory. She is building a university-based research network to advance Indigenous rights advocacy. While specific labs or teams are not named, her collaborative projects with scholars like David MacDonald and her leadership in research clusters indicate active team-based scholarship. She advises on policy, as evidenced by her 2021 submission to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs regarding Bill C-15.

• Global Indigenous Peoples' Politics
• Indigenous Political Theory
• Indigenous Diplomacy
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Sidharthan Maunaguru is an Associate Professor and the inaugural Chair in Tamil Studies at the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies, University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). He holds a tri-campus graduate appointment with the Department of Anthropology and is affiliated with multiple institutions, including the University of Toronto's Faculty of Arts and Science. His research spans anthropology, history, and philosophy, focusing on Tamil communities in Sri Lanka and its diaspora. Education: PhD, John Hopkins University MA, John Hopkins University Maunaguru explores themes such as war, violence, migration, religion, sovereignty, and ethics, often through multi-site ethnography. His work engages with uncertainty and future-making in transnational Tamil marriages, intersecting with post-war governance and cultural practices. His recent publications reflect trends in political anthropology, migration studies, and diaspora research. Key topics include sovereignty during conflict, religious resilience in displacement, and ethical dimensions of future-oriented practices. His co-edited works and journal contributions have appeared in venues like Current Anthropology, American Anthropologist, and Comparative Studies on Society and History. Scientific Awards: Fellowship at University of Edinburgh Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University Fellowship at Collegium Helveticum Fellowship at ETH Zurich Fellowship at University of Zurich Fellowship at National University of Singapore He has supervised graduate students at the University of Toronto and contributes to debates on sovereignty, ethics, and diaspora futures through grants and collaborative projects. His research often involves fieldwork in Sri Lanka and Tamil diaspora communities globally.

• Sociocultural Anthropology
• South Asia
• War
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Dr. Christopher B. R. Smith is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work, Memorial University of Newfoundland, with a cross-appointment to the Faculty of Medicine’s Community Health and Humanities. His research focuses on substance use, harm reduction, and Critical Drug Studies, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration with People Who Use Drugs (PUD). He teaches theories from Public Health, Sociology, and Cultural Studies, integrating anarchist principles to bridge academic and community practices. Smith’s work spans Canada, the U.S., and Australia, with expertise in methadone maintenance treatment, overdose prevention, and social work curriculum reform. He has led federal research projects, including a Public Health Agency of Canada study on risk behaviors among people who inject drugs. His publications include the book Addiction, Modernity, and the City and co-edited volumes on harm reduction. He actively collaborates with service users in policy development and has contributed to zines like Mad Pride on the Rock . Smith’s teaching and research aim to center marginalized voices, prioritizing community engagement and anti-oppressive practices. He advises students on topics ranging from trans health services to international drug policy. Despite no explicit awards listed, his extensive grants and leadership roles highlight his scholarly impact.

• Substance Use Studies
• Harm Reduction
• Critical Drug Studies
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Dr. James Orbinski is a Professor and the inaugural Director of York University’s Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research. He holds a BSc from Trent University, an MD from McMaster University, and an MA in International Relations from the University of Toronto. As a physician, humanitarian leader, and author, his career focuses on global health equity, humanitarian action, and the intersection of climate change with health. He served as International President of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF), accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of MSF in 1999, and co-founded initiatives like the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative and Dignitas International. Leadership & Affiliations: Board Member, Grand Challenges Canada Member, Global Alliance for TB Drug Development Member, Davos World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Health Care Systems Research Focus: The Dahdaleh Institute’s core themes under his direction include Global Health and Humanitarianism, Planetary Health, and Global Health Foresighting. His work emphasizes transdisciplinary research addressing climate change health impacts, health equity, and humanitarian innovation. Awards: Officer of the Order of Canada, Meritorious Service Cross (for leadership during Rwanda’s 1994 genocide), and author of the award-winning An Imperfect Offering: Humanitarianism in the 21st Century . Recent Projects: Includes modeling climate change’s health impacts in Malawi, advancing digital technologies for food security, and advocating for global solidarity in pandemic responses. He also spearheaded the Safe Water Optimization Tool project and collaborated with the Rainmaker Enterprise to address water scarcity in South Sudan.

• Global Health
• Humanitarianism
• Planetary Health
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Wenona Giles is a Professor Emerita of Anthropology at York University and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC). She retired from teaching in 2018 but continues research on gender, migration, forced migration, refugee issues, and access to education for marginalized populations. Her work focuses on protracted refugee situations, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, and she co-led projects like the Borderless Higher Education for Refugees (BHER) initiative in Kenya’s Dadaab camps. Giles holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Toronto and has authored numerous books, including Refugees in Extended Exile (2017) and Sites of Violence: Gender and Conflict Zones (2004). Education: Ph.D. Anthropology, University of Toronto M.A. Anthropology, University of Toronto B.A. Liberal Arts (English and French Literature), University of Santa Clara Diplôme de Langue et des Lettres Françaises, Université d'Aix-Marseille Research Interests: Gender relations in migration, refugee education, protracted displacement, militarization, and the intersection of gender and nationalism. She has conducted fieldwork in Iran, Kenya, and post-Yugoslav states, emphasizing the lived experiences of refugees and marginalized groups. Awards: Officer of the Order of Canada (O.C.) Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC) Grants & Projects: Co-investigator of the SSHRC-funded Canadian Refugee Research Network and founder of the Women in Conflict Zones Research Network. She led initiatives to provide higher education access to refugees in Dadaab through partnerships with Kenyan and Canadian universities. Labs/Teams: Centre for Refugee Studies at York University, where she served as a Resident Research Associate.

• Gender Studies
• Forced Migration
• Refugee Issues
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Shannon Walsh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theatre & Film at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. She also holds positions as a Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg and a Faculty Associate in UBC’s Department of Anthropology. Her work bridges documentary filmmaking, social justice, and African studies, with a focus on inequality, participatory methods, and visual storytelling. Walsh’s award-winning films, such as Adrianne & the Castle (2024) and The Gig is Up (2021), have screened globally at festivals like SXSW and IDFA. Her research explores themes including labor rights, climate change, and social movements, with over 40 journal articles and multiple authored/co-edited books. She has received prestigious awards, including the Guggenheim Fellowship (2020) and the Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts (2023). Walsh leads the SSHRC-funded ‘TRANSFORM’ project, engaging youth in social change initiatives. Her teaching emphasizes ethical filmmaking and documentary production at UBC. Research Interests: Documentary film production, participatory video, social justice, South African social movements, visual anthropology, and climate change advocacy. Awards & Grants: Guggenheim Fellowship (2020), Governor General’s Award (2023), Wall Scholar (2017–present), SSHRC Partnership Grant (2023).

• Documentary Film Production
• Social Justice
• Visual Anthropology
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