Ranging from the terrifying embrace of the slave ship’s hold to the racist encoding of ‘cuddly’ toys, On Cuddling is a unique combination of essay and poetry that contends with the way racial violence is enacted through intimacy. Informed by Black feminist and queer poetics, Antwi focuses his lens on the suffering of Black people

The Bigger Picture Series is the Wood Centre's Flagship event where we bring guest speakers to campus to tackle challenges or innovative topics within industry to inspire the next generation

Connect with one of Canada’s leaders in finance and innovation. U of G students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to an inspiring talk with Justine Hendricks, president & CEO of Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Justine will explore how innovation and technology in the agri-food sector are tackling global challenges like climate change and food

In this participatory workshop, Dr Mullen will look at three approaches to group improvising—1) improvising with pulse and rhythm, 2) using stimuli such as text, visuals and thematic starting points, and 3) the Search and Reflect methodology as pioneered by Phil’s mentor John Stevens, a key figure in European Free Group Improvisation. Please bring an

The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled “Mediating Landscapes” with Karen M’Closkey. Karen is an Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture – Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania and Editor in Chief, LA+. M’Closkey is also co-founder of PEG office of landscape

Land acknowledgements have become common practice in higher education however many questions have been raised about their intention, accuracy and usefulness. Are you interested in developing a personal practice to meaningfully acknowledge the land and its relations? Participants in this session will: Gain an understanding of the intention and meaning behind why land acknowledgements are

The 9th Equine Industry Symposium will focus on the Equine Code of Practice and its impact on equine welfare. On Night 1, Jeffrey Spooner and Jackie Wepruk, experts from the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), will cover the code's development, its relevance, and its impact on equine welfare. On Night 2, we will hear

The first mandate of Dr. Carabin’s Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Epidemiology and One Health is to highlight the importance of the One Health approach during crises and create an understanding of the epidemiological challenges encountered in identifying the underlying causes of population health status or health behaviours. The second mandate is to incorporate

Join Professor Emeritus Wayne Caldwell as he reflects on his distinguished career in rural planning, agricultural preservation, and sustainable development, with a particular focus on his work in promoting healthy rural communities. Dr. Caldwell will explore the connections between rural health, sustainable communities, and environmental planning, highlighting insights from his work, including the Healthy Rural

Join the AGG Volunteer Association on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 12 p.m. at the Art Gallery of Guelph for a captivating demonstration by Leah Olsen-Kent from Fleuristic and Leah Olsen-Kent Art. With nearly 30 years of experience enhancing the Guelph community and tri-city area, Leah will showcase how to create two unique styles of outdoor

In this workshop, Priya will introduce her approach to music psychotherapy in the context of adult mental health, inviting attendees to participate in exploring the role that clinical improvisation can play in accessing and processing emotions, building social connection, and developing personal insights and growth. Priya Zalis (RP, MTA, MMT) is a music therapist, psychotherapist,

In honouring five generations of listening, watching and learning, Ojibway/Potawatomi artist Boshdayosgaykwe Pawis grew up in and around the gift of traditional quillwork, living and learning to continually work toward teaching this skill. As the founder of G’zaagin Art Gallery, she resourcefully uses only natural materials and finds creative ways for people to experience natural

The Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences in the College of Biological Science is pleased to host Dr. Billie-Jo Hardy from the University of Toronto and Dr. Amy Bombay from Carleton University. They will be speaking about their experiences developing a biological health research training program with First Nations health professionals and researchers. Both