Symposium: July 20-22, Courtenay BC
This 3-day event brings together over 25 cultural mapping specialists from Canada and beyond to reflect on current practice, exchange knowledge and innovate within the field. Presenters include municipal development actors, academics and artists (many fit into several of these categories). The event includes keynote speakers, panel discussions and art interventions.
Rates
Faculty/Professional: $210.00
Student/ Low Income: $99.75
One Day Only (Thursday or Friday): $94.50
To Register for the Post-Symposium Public Event: Talk, Walk and Make with Comox Valley Artist Clive Powsey (see Symposium Schedule for details), email: sharonkarsten@live.com. Please inform Sharon if you will require transportation to North Island College and Mount Washington.
Venues
The Symposium takes place Downtown Courtenay – at the Comox Valley Art Gallery (580 Duncan Ave), and Native Sons Hall (360 Cliffe Ave).
Accommodations
Many options are available in the Comox Valley for overnight accommodation. We suggest booking early given the timing of the symposium, which falls in peak tourism season. A few options within walking-distance include:
Old House Village Best Western
Congratulations to Elise Boulanger, one of our student researchers. Her video about our project was selected by SSHRC as a top-25 finalist in their Storytellers contest, netting her $3000! Way to go, Elise!
It's a rainy day in Nanaimo but the Where is Here team is feeling sunny about the future. We are applying for a SSHRC award to continue this interesting work. Wish us luck!
The Komox Band honoured us by welcoming Symposium attendees with amazing traditional song and dance.
We want to hear from you
Tell us about your ideas related to cultural mapping, the symposium and this project at large. Email sharonkarsten@live.com.
Our sponsors & funders
We gratefully acknowledge the support provided to this project by a wide range of funders and sponsors.
