Perspectives on First Nations in Resource Developments
Prof. Charles Menzies
Friday, March 2, 2018 2:00 – 3:00 pm MCML 154, 2357 Main Mall, UBC
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Professor Menzies’ primary research interests are the production of anthropological films, natural resource management (primarily fisheries related), political economy, contemporary First Nations’ issues, maritime anthropology and the archaeology of north coast BC. He has conducted field research in, and has produced films concerning, north coastal BC, Canada (including archaeological research); Brittany, France; and Donegal, Ireland. His current research project, Laxyuup Gitxaaɫa, combines archaeological and socio-cultural anthropology to document the traditional territory of Gitxaaɫa Nation. Other projects include founding and directing the Ethnographic Film Unit at UBC, establishing an online journal, New Proposals, and acting as the coordinator of an ecological anthropology research group at UBC, Forests and Oceans for the Future. Professor Menzies is an elected member of the UBC Board of Governors.
This event is hosted by the Land and Water Systems Seminar series.
ALL ARE WELCOME!