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José Eduardo Villalobos Graillet is an Assistant Professor of Spanish at Idaho State University , specializing in Modern Peninsular Literature and Culture with a focus on visual culture (film and television) . He previously held a position as Spanish Instructor at Wilfrid Laurier University in the Department of Languages and Literatures. Research Areas : Spanish Film Studies, Spanish Medieval Literature, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, Visual Culture, and Critical Pedagogy. His scholarly work examines film and television adaptations of 'La Celestina' , analyzing censorship dynamics across Francoist Spain, the Democratic Transition, and contemporary Spain. He also contributes to Spanish pedagogy , developing technological tools like Lang-8 for written expression and culturally immersive teaching units on topics such as winter festivals and Caribbean music. His publications span both critical academic analysis and methodological innovations for language instruction. Key Themes in Publications : Adaptation fidelity, political censorship, intercultural pedagogy, and the role of digital platforms in language learning.

• Spanish Film Studies
• Spanish Medieval Literature
• Latin American and Caribbean Studies
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Luisa Veronis is a Full Professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on migration studies, refugee resettlement, and Francophone immigration in minority contexts, with an emphasis on social, economic, and cultural dimensions of integration. She holds the University of Ottawa Research Chair in Immigration and Franco-Ontarian communities. Ph.D. in Social Geography, University of Toronto (2006) MA in Social Geography, University of Toronto (1999) BA Honors in Social Anthropology, McGill University (1997) Her work examines how policies, economic conditions, and cultural contexts influence migrant decision-making. She leads interdisciplinary projects like the SSHRC-funded Ottawa Multicultural Media Initiative and co-leads studies on skilled migrant resilience and refugee settlement. Her research spans Ottawa-Gatineau, Toronto, Latin America, and Africa. Recent publications highlight social media’s role in pandemic-era labor market integration, governance structures in migration, and transnational practices. She supervises graduate students on topics related to Francophone immigration and social cohesion. She serves on the editorial board of Cahiers de Géographie du Québec and collaborates on grants including SSHRC Partnership Grants and Insight Grants. Her current teaching includes courses on geographies of globalization and transnational migration. Fieldwork expertise includes Ottawa-Gatineau, Toronto, and Latin American regions, with a focus on multicultural media and community-based research methods.

• Migration Studies
• Refugee Resettlement
• Social Integration
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D. Burnett is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Victoria. Currently on leave, Burnett is a medical anthropologist specializing in Medical Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Anthropology of Race, and Anthropology of Religion. Educational background: PhD, University of Pennsylvania Burnett's research critically examines the intersections of race and racism, identity formation, religion/spirituality, and health inequities through frameworks of Indigeneity/Blackness and embodied spiritual practices. With deep commitment to community-driven health strategies, work spans chronic disease prevention, mental health, maternal/perinatal health, and the health benefits of love/family structures within structural inequities. Geographically focused on Brazil, Latin America, the Caribbean, North America, and the South Pacific, research explores how citizenship, globalization, migration, and policy shape partnerships, procreation, and parenting. Burnett actively engages in health promotion, policy implementation research, and community-based health initiatives, emphasizing how structural forces frame family formation and well-being across transnational contexts.

• Medical Anthropology
• Cultural Anthropology
• Anthropology of Race
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Rafael Wainer is a Continuing Sessional Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. His academic background includes a PhD in Medical Anthropology (UBC, 2017), an M.A. from UBC (2008), and a Licenciado from the Universidad de Buenos Aires (2003). His research focuses on medical anthropology, socio-cultural anthropology, and health-related issues in Latin America, particularly Argentina. Education: Ph.D., Medical Anthropology, University of British Columbia, 2017 M.A., University of British Columbia, 2008 Licenciado, Universidad de Buenos Aires, 2003 Research Interests: Children’s cancer experience and biomedicine Palliative care and end-of-life practices Humor in clinical settings Death, dying, and grief in schools Healthcare policy and pandemic responses Ethnographic methods in medical institutions Teaching: Rafael teaches courses on Medical Anthropology, Socio-Cultural Anthropology, and Applied Anthropology, emphasizing critical perspectives on health, biomedicine, and cultural practices. Publications: His work explores themes like permeable bodies in pediatric oncology, grief in educational settings, and the role of humor in palliative care. Recent contributions include analyses of Argentina’s Hospice movement and critiques of pandemic-era health technologies. Recognition: He has received awards including the Sessional Lecturer Teaching Award (2022) and multiple research grants supporting fieldwork in Argentina and Canada. Advisory Role: Co-director of Darío-Iván Radosta’s PhD thesis on Argentina’s Hospice movement (2020–present). Outreach: Engages in public projects like “Duelo en Escuelas” , addressing grief in educational contexts, and critiques of health policies (e.g., Canada’s pandemic app).

• Medical Anthropology
• Socio-cultural Anthropology
• Health
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David A. B. Murray is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology and the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies at York University. His research integrates queer theory, anthropology, and migration studies to examine sexual and gender minorities across Martinique, Barbados, New Zealand, and Canada. Ph.D. Anthropology, University of Virginia M.A. (Distinction) Anthropology, University of Virginia B.A. (Honours) Anthropology, McGill University Professor Murray's work critically engages with nationalism, colonialism, identity performativity, and health inequities. His recent publications analyze queer temporalities, HIV/AIDS narratives, and transnational refugee politics. Emerging from his 2015-2025 publications, key trends include: Queer refugee experiences in Canada/USA HIV/AIDS in Caribbean contexts Queer temporality and biopolitics Language and identity politics Postcolonial identity negotiations Performance of cultural citizenship His research program involves fieldwork across Caribbean and Canadian sites, examining how marginalized communities navigate structural inequities through cultural resistance and identity reclamation.

• Anthropology
• Queer/Sexuality Studies
• Migration
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Yasmine Shamsie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Wilfrid Laurier University , specializing in democracy promotion , Central America , Caribbean , and foreign intervention . Her work critically examines Haiti 's political economy, focusing on post-disaster recovery, state-building, and the impacts of international aid. Research Interests include democratization processes in fragile states, corporate influence on development, agrarian displacement, and the efficacy of foreign policy interventions in the Global South. She analyzes how international actors like Canada and the Organization of American States (OAS) navigate peacebuilding, electoral reforms, and economic development in Haiti and Latin America. Recent publications explore topics such as agrarian displacement , export processing zones , and state-corporate partnerships , with a focus on Haiti's post-earthquake challenges. Her work spans Political Science , Development Studies , and International Relations , emphasizing the intersection of economic policy, human security, and corporate accountability. Contact Information : Email yshamsie@wlu.ca , Office: DAWB 4-112, Wilfrid Laurier University. Languages: English, French, Spanish.

• Democracy promotion
• Central America
• Caribbean
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Pablo A. Ramirez is an Associate Professor in the School of English and Theatre Studies at the University of Guelph. His interdisciplinary research bridges 19th-century American literature, Latinx cultural production, and memory studies. He holds a PhD from the University of Michigan and a BA from Yale University, complemented by an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Miami. His primary research focuses on two major projects: 'Consent of the Conquered,' examining Californio women writers' use of contractual language, and 'Collective Memory in the Borderlands,' analyzing Latinx writers' engagement with historical gaps through narrative. He teaches courses on Latinx Studies and 19th-century literature, while also serving as a second reader in the Creative Writing MFA program. Key areas of expertise include law and literature intersections, supernatural themes in 19th-century texts, and borderland memory formations. His publications span peer-reviewed journals like Nineteenth-Century Literature and Arizona Quarterly , alongside contributions to edited collections addressing Latin American and Caribbean community studies. Dr. Ramirez advises graduate students across English/theatre studies and Latin American/Caribbean studies programs.

• Nineteenth-Century American Literature
• Law and Literature
• Latinx Literature and Cultural Production
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Dr. Tameka Samuels-Jones is an Assistant Professor at York University's School of Administrative Studies and Co-Director of the Centre for Research on Latin America & the Caribbean (CERLAC). Her work focuses on environmental policy, regulatory law, and the impacts of Canadian extractivism in Latin America and the Caribbean. She holds a PhD in Criminology & Law from the University of Florida. Research interests include AI ethics in the Global South, Black Indigenous legal frameworks in the Caribbean, and environmental crime analysis. Her studies critically examine colonial legacies in environmental governance and advocate for inclusive policymaking in resource-rich regions. Notable publications address bauxite mining in Jamaica, carbon emissions at Canadian universities, and geospatial patterns of environmental harm in US territories. Dr. Samuels-Jones has been recognized with the Robbins-Ollivier Award for Equity Excellence from the Canada Research Chairs Program. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges criminology, sociology, and legal studies to address systemic inequities in global environmental policies. She co-leads CERLAC initiatives promoting Caribbean studies and sustainable development advocacy.

• Environmental Policy
• Global South Development
• Regulatory Law
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Professor Jennifer Ruth Hosek is a faculty member in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Queen's University within the School of Arts and Science. She is cross-appointed with Gender Studies and Film and Media, affiliated with the Cultural Studies Graduate Program, and associated with the Queen’s-University of Havana Exchange. PhD in Comparative Literature, University of California, Berkeley (2004) MA in Comparative Literature, University of California, Berkeley (1995) Bachelor's summa cum laude in Comparative Literature and German, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1992) Her research explores: 20th-21st Century German Culture, particularly film Transnational and Feminist Theories European Union Cultural Dynamics Cuban-German Cultural Intersections Urban Mobility Cultures Petrocultures and Environmental Humanities Recent publications analyze: Urban development in post-WWII Berlin German cultural perceptions of Cuba Gendered dimensions of Latin American cinema Technological impacts on mobility cultures Scientific awards and support include: 2008 National Coalition of Women in German Best Article Prize Berlin Studienstiftung des Abgeordnetenhauses DAAD Fellowship Humboldt Foundation Grants Mellon Foundation Support She co-organized the Contagion Cultures lecture series and developed the peer-to-peer language exchange tool LinguaeLive , both funded by SSHRC and internal Queen's grants. Her teaching spans German Studies, Film and Media Studies, and Global Development (Cuba), with courses on cultural history, urban mobility, and transnational cinema.

• 20th-21st Century German Culture
• European Union Cultures
• Transnational Studies
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Paul Lovejoy is a Distinguished Research Professor and Canada Research Chair in African Diaspora History at York University's Department of History. He holds an honorary Doctorate from the University of Stirling and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. His research focuses on African history, the African diaspora, slavery, and Islamic studies in Africa. Lovejoy has authored over 40 books and 150 articles/chapters, including seminal works on West African jihad movements and trans-Atlantic slavery. He founded the Harriet Tubman Institute for Research on Africa and its Diasporas and leads major projects like the 'Testimonies of Enslavement' initiative. Education: Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin), Honorary Doctorate (University of Stirling) Affiliations: UNESCO Slave Route Project, Editor of African Economic History, Board Member of Walk With Web Inc. His research interests integrate global slavery narratives, diasporic identities, and historical methodologies. Recent projects include digital preservation of Sierra Leone archives and the Datas Project on trans-Atlantic slavery documentation. Awards include the eponymous Paul E. Lovejoy Prize for slavery studies. Grants: SSHRC grants for 'Testimonies of Enslavement' and 'Islamic Terrorism in Africa'. Key Projects: Freedom Narratives portal, Equiano's World, and the UNESCO General History of Africa series.

• African History
• African Diaspora Studies
• Slavery Studies
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Philip Kaisary is Professor of Law and Professor of English & Comparative Literary Studies at Carleton University, cross-appointed between the Department of Law and Legal Studies, the Department of English Language and Literature, and the Institute for Comparative Studies in Literature, Art, and Culture. His work integrates Caribbean and Latin American studies, critical legal theory, human rights, and world literary studies. Education: M.A. (Hons.) English Literature, University of Edinburgh M.A. Postcolonial Studies, University of Sussex Ph.D. English & Comparative Literary Studies, University of Warwick Graduate Diploma in Law, Oxford Brookes University Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Oxford Institute of Legal Practice Admitted as Solicitor of England & Wales (non-practising) Research & Teaching: Kaisary’s scholarship interrogates law, literature, and film to foreground histories of slave resistance, the Haitian Revolution, and Black radical thought. Recent courses include Directions and Dead Ends in the Law & Literature Movement , The Haitian Revolution and Rights , and Critical Theory for Legal Studies . Publications Trend: His recent articles (2020-2025) cluster around cinematic representations of slavery, the Haitian Revolution’s legal and cultural legacies, and materialist critiques of human rights discourse, evidencing a sustained engagement with visual culture and radical political thought. Awards & Fellowships: Ruth and Mark Phillips Professor of Cultural Mediations, 2023–2025 Fulbright Fellowship, Vanderbilt University Lord Haldane Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn Attorney General Award for Pro Bono activities Graduate Supervision: He welcomes prospective students interested in materialist approaches to law & literature, critical legal studies, world literature, and Black Atlantic cultures.

• Caribbean and Latin American studies
• Law and Literature
• Human rights
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Patricia Elaine Perkins is a Professor at the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, York University, where she conducts research and teaches in ecological economics, climate justice, and community-based environmental governance. Her interdisciplinary work integrates feminist theory, political ecology, and participatory research methods to address global inequities in the context of climate change and sustainability transitions. Her educational background includes a PhD and MA in Economics from the University of Toronto, and a BA in Public and International Affairs from Princeton University. This strong foundation underpins her critical approach to mainstream economic paradigms and her advocacy for alternative, justice-oriented frameworks. Perkins' research interests center on climate justice, feminist ecological economics, commons governance, and community economic development . She explores how local communities, particularly in the Global South, can lead equitable responses to climate change through participatory models. Her focus on gender, care, and intersectionality brings vital perspectives to environmental decision-making processes. Her recent publications reflect a strong thematic trend toward decentralized governance, social movements, and systemic alternatives to growth-oriented economies . Articles and books examine degrowth, climate activism, and the integration of plural knowledge systems in environmental management, especially in Brazil, Canada, and Africa. She emphasizes community-led solutions and the ethical dimensions of sustainability. REDI (Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) training certificate – Centre for Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion, York University Perkins has secured significant research funding from SSHRC, IDRC, and the New Frontiers in Research Fund for projects on post-pandemic recovery, ethical data management, and community-based climate resilience. She actively mentors students and collaborates internationally, contributing to global policy through her role as a Lead Author for the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report. Her work bridges academic research, community engagement, and public policy advocacy. She leads research teams and community-university partnerships focused on the Jane and Finch neighborhood, Brazil, and African watersheds. These labs and collaborative networks emphasize participatory action research, ethical data practices, and capacity building in marginalized communities.

• Ecological Economics
• Climate Justice
• Commons Governance
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Dr. Amelia Kiddle is a Professor of Latin American history in the Department of History at the Faculty of Arts, University of Calgary. She also serves as Associate Dean, Research and Communities for the Faculty of Arts and is Editor In Chief of the Canadian Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Dr. Kiddle's educational background includes: Doctor of Philosophy in History, University of Arizona (2010) M.A. in Social Sciences, University of Chicago (2003) B.A. in International Relations and Ibero-American Studies, University of Toronto (2001) Dr. Kiddle specializes in the political and cultural history of Mexican foreign relations, with particular focus on the Cárdenas era, Mexican oil expropriation of 1938, and resource nationalism in Latin America. Her research explores the intersections of diplomacy, gender, cultural representation, and energy politics in 20th century Latin America. She has developed significant expertise in how Mexico positioned itself internationally during periods of revolutionary change and resource nationalism. Her extensive publication record reveals consistent themes in Latin American diplomatic history, with particular attention to Mexico's international relations during the 20th century. Her work spans diplomatic history, cultural studies, gender studies, and energy history, demonstrating interdisciplinary approaches to understanding Latin America's place in the world. Dr. Kiddle has received numerous prestigious awards: Great Supervisor Award (2020) Annual Fellow, Calgary Institute for the Humanities (2017) Killam SSHRC Emerging Research Leader Award (2014) Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship (2010) Premio Genaro Estrada (2010) As an educator and mentor, Dr. Kiddle supervises undergraduate and graduate students in Latin American history at the University of Calgary. She has secured significant research funding, including an Insight Grant from the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada for her work on 'The Mexican Oil Expropriation of 1938 and the Roots of Resource Nationalism in Latin America.' She spent 2017-2018 as a fellow at the Calgary Institute for the Humanities working on this project. Dr. Kiddle is actively involved in academic community building through her editorship of the Canadian Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Studies and her organization of scholarly events, including a SSHRC-supported conference that led to her edited volume 'Energy in the Americas: Critical Reflections on Energy and History' (2021).

• Latin American history
• Mexican foreign relations
• diplomatic history
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Gauvin Alexander Bailey is a Professor and Bader Chair in Southern Baroque Art at Queen's University's Department of Art History and Art Conservation. He holds prestigious fellowships, including the Guggenheim Fellowship (2010) and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. His research focuses on Late Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo architecture and art in Europe, as well as colonial architecture in Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa. Key publications include The Architecture of Empire: France in the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia (2022) and Architecture and Urbanism in the French Atlantic Empire (2018). He has curated exhibitions for institutions like the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Smithsonian Institution. Bailey's work explores global art history, colonialism, and the intersection of religion and architecture. He has received grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and others. His Colonial Architecture Project website provides a global photographic database of colonial structures. Awards: 2016 Queen’s University Research Prize, Correspondent of the French Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres Teaching: Courses include Baroque Art, Latin American Art, and Global Art Encounters International Engagement: Guest professorships at institutions like the Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte (Munich) and the Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá)

• Art History
• Colonial Architecture
• Baroque and Rococo Art
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Emiro Martínez-Osorio is an Associate Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at York University. He is a Fellow at the Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLAC). His research focuses on colonial Hispanic poetry, material culture in New Granada, and Latin American literature. He holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, an MA from the University of Georgia, and a BA from Piedmont College. Current projects include a monograph on Roberto Burgos Cantor, a critical edition of a 16th-century indigenous report, and studies on colonial material culture.

• Colonial Latin American Studies
• Caribbean Literature
• Transatlantic Studies
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