Although the world is urbanizing, at least half the population of Asia continues to live in rural areas under conditions that continue to evolve. Focused on Indonesia, Tania Li’s multi-decade field-based research examines the changing rural scene from two angles.
Dr. Supernant will focus on some of the core structural barriers that infringe upon Indigenous rights to cultural heritage. “When we tell our own stories, everyone’s understanding of the past is enriched.”
How is land, sea and ice based knowledge learned, taught and practiced in the contemporary Eastern Canadian Artic? How are new technologies and resource extraction economies integrated into Inuit life & culture?
Being a Killam Laureate means I am able to more fully realize my aspirations of research and community engagement. It means the ability to fully pursue my study and my passion.
