From biomechanics, language acquisition in enfants, finding the link between Alzheimers and stroke, to the secret history of vaudeville and the pursuit of remnants from the birth of the universe.
The Killam Trustees congratulate the awardees and look forward to hearing more about their achievements.
With the goal of finding solutions to create inclusive societies, Kathleen Sitter’s work aims to identify histories and events as experienced and understood by the disability community in Canada.
Dr. David Bentley, winner of the 2015 Canada Council Killam Prize in Humanities, gave the President’s Distinguished Lecture at Western University.
Dr. Ajay Heble is an internationally renowned scholar, a visionary arts leader, and an innovative community builder. He has made fundamental contributions to our understanding of musical and other forms of improvisation as vital models for social change.
Dr. Keleta-Mae’s research establishes a theoretical foundation for interdisciplinary investigation that opens a new line of inquiry into the question of freedom across different forms of Black expressive culture.
