CASCA is selling tickets for special events and tours organized by COL and the Women’s Network during the CASCA/AAA 2023 Conference in Toronto, November 15–19. For any questions, send an email tomembership@anthropologica.ca.

Events

Weaver-Tremblay Prize: lecture and reception

Thursday, November 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. and from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Hall F

Professor Colin Scott, the 2023 Weaver-Tremblay Prize winner, will present the lecture “Anthropological Activism for Territories of Life” on Thursday, November 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in Hall F.

A reception will be held at the same location after the lecture, from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Salisbury awards presentation and the unveiling of CASCA’s poster presentations will also take place that evening. Attendees will receive a ticket for one complimentary drink at the cash bar, and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. This reception is CASCA’s main sponsored social event for the Conference this year (replacing the usual banquet). Be sure to add it to your calendar. This evening will also be an excellent opportunity to meet colleagues attending the Conference.

All participants are invited!

Women’s Network Reception

Friday, November 17, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Delta Hotel, Distillery Room

The CASCA Women’s Network reception will take place in the Riversale Room at the Delta Hotel on Friday, November 17, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The ticket costs $50. To purchase one, clickhere.

Workshop: Indigenous Territory Acknowledgement and the “Decolonized” Settler

Saturday, November 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Facilitated by John Croutch (Indigenous Training Coordinator, Office of Indigenous Initiatives, University of Toronto)

Many governments and institutions in Canada begin their meetings, conventions, seminars and conferences with an Indigenous territory acknowledgement, but do they know why? What is its purpose? Is territory acknowledgement an effective way to promote reconciliation between Canadian settlers and Indigenous peoples? For many, territory acknowledgement is so ubiquitous that it risks becoming routine or a mechanical gesture to look good — an empty gesture. But is that really the problem?

Canada has never had an “Indigenous problem.” It has a settler problem. Canadian settlers have been exempted from the violences perpetrated by the colonizing state against Indigenous peoples. A well-designed Indigenous territory acknowledgement offers a chance to crack a door open, but for that to happen settlers must be willing to be unsettled. In this workshop intended for students, faculty staff and non-anthropologists, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on how to write a meaningful and appropriate territory acknowledgement and to discuss it.

This workshop is free, but theregistration is required (the location will be disclosed at the time of registration).

Excursions

CASCA is organizing two excursions, one to theAga Khan Museum and the other to theMcMichael Collection of Contemporary Artfor conference participants.

Aga Khan Museum tour organized by AAA and CASCA

Friday, November 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Join us on this excursion to one of Toronto’s must-see attractions! TheAga Khan Museum is the first museum in North America dedicated exclusively to Islamic art. It features objects and collections of artworks from historically significant Muslim civilizations as well as artworks from contemporary Muslim communities and diasporas around the world. The museum is also renowned for its impressive architecture and outstanding landscaping.

The excursion includes a 90-minute guided tour of the museum’s main attractions, including: a tour focusing on thearchitecture and use of light by Fumihiko Maki; a tour of thepermanent collection and a tour of the current exhibition,Shezad Dawood: Night in the Garden of Love.

After the guided tour, participants will have time to visit the museum and its gardens or to have lunch at the Diwan restaurant (reservation required) or at the Courtyard Café.

Spaces are limited; please register byNovember 9 to obtain your ticket. This includes museum admission, the guided tour, and round-trip bus transportation from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

The ticket price is $60. To purchase one, clickhere.

McMichael Canadian Art Collection tour organized by AAA and CASCA

Sunday, November 19, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Located on the ancestral territories of the Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat Nations on a 100-acre wooded site along the Humber River, theMcMichael art museum presents a collection of exclusively Canadian works. The museum enjoys a unique setting near the Carrying Place trail that was once used by Indigenous peoples between Lake Ontario, Lake Simcoe and Georgian Bay.

The McMichael’s permanent collection brings together more than 7,000 works, including works by Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven and their contemporaries, as well as Indigenous, Métis, Inuit and contemporary artists who have contributed to the rise of Canadian art.

This excursion includes a 60-minute guided tour of the main highlights of the McMichael collection. The tour will be led by Sarah Milroy, Chief Curator of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, and Bonnie Devine, Associate Curator, Indigenous Culture.

Spaces are limited; please register byNovember 8 to obtain your ticket. This includes museum admission, the guided tour, and round-trip bus transportation from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

The ticket price is $62. To purchase one, clickhere.

Guided tour of the Royal Ontario Museum, exhibition visit and lecture by Chen Shen, Ph.D., anthropologist and co-chief curator, Art & Culture; Senior Curator, China

Thursday, November 16, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON, M5S 2C6, Canada

Nearby subway station: Queen’s Park, located on Charles Street West, next to the Royal Ontario Museum

This visit is sponsored by the Association of Senior Anthropologists (ASA), the AAA, CASCA and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). It was organized in collaboration with Chen Shen, Ph.D., anthropologist-archaeologist, co-chief curator at the ROM, Art & Culture; Senior Curator, China. It includes visits to the following two exhibitions:Death: Life’s Greatest Mystery, led by Mr. Chen Shen, andBeing and Belonging: Contemporary Women Artists from the Islamic World and Beyond, led by one of the exhibition’s lead curators. Participants will be able to take part in both guided visits. After the tours, participants will have the opportunity to discuss the exhibitions and the role of anthropology and community collaboration with Mr. Chen. For descriptions of these remarkable exhibitions—both of which include historical, cultural, spiritual, anthropological and political dimensions—visit the ROM website. https://www.rom.on.ca/fr/expositions-et-galeries.

Rates: Adults: $50

Seniors 65 and over: $46

Participation: The number of places is limited to 50 people (no exceptions). Participants must be registered for the AAA/CASCA 2023 Conference.

To register for this event and purchase your ticket, visit the website of theAAA/CASCA 2023 Conference. If spots remain, it will be possible to register and buy a ticket on site.

For any questions regarding the program, please contact Jean Schensul, Director of Programming, atjean.schensul@icrweb.org. For any questions regarding registration and fees, please contact Margo Smith, Treasurer of the ASA, atmargolane61@yahoo.com.

Self-guided visits: Toronto, a city to explore

First Story Toronto : Discovering the Indigenous history of Toronto

TheFirst Story Toronto project was created by the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto in partnership with the Centre for Community Mapping as a citizen-led community project. It consists of an interactive map that traces the development of Indigenous history in the Toronto area. Users will find narratives, archival documents, photos and short video clips linked to points of interest on the map. First Story Toronto is available in French and English via theDriftscape app. This app presents the Indigenous history of Toronto as well as historical facts and content from other community providers. To access First Story content in the app, go to the “My Interests” menu. Then select “Ontario” and “First Story,” and look for the First Story markers on the map.

Other self-guided visits: Toronto, a city of neighbourhoods

It is often said that Toronto is a city of neighbourhoods, each with its own pace and history. Self-guided and virtual tours are an excellent way to discover the city. TheExplore and learn program set up by Heritage Toronto (English only) provides information on several city neighbourhoods. It includes tours and maps highlighting points of interest for conference attendees, includingTakaronto Voices, The Living History of Litte Jamaica andSt. James Town: World Within a Block.

Childcare

The local organizing committee recommends the childcare services ofImagine That Family Care. If you need childcare during the Conference, you can make arrangements directly with this service (at your own expense). For more information, contact Anita DeVille at anita@imaginethatcare.ca.

Discounts on tourist attractions

Royal Ontario Museum

Get 15% off ROM admission fees by presenting your name badge.

Present your AAA/CASCA 2023 Conference name badge at the ROM ticket counter or buy your tickets online in advance at rom.ca and enter the promotional code ROMANTHRO at checkout.

Toronto Railway Museum

Get 50% off admission to theToronto Railway Museum by presenting your name badge.

Discounts with the Presto card

Thanks to thePresto Perks program, visitors to Toronto can enjoy discounts on many of the city’s tourist attractions, including the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Ontario Science Centre, the Aga Khan Museum, and more.

The Presto card allows you to purchase public transit fares for Toronto Transit Commission, GO Transit and UP Express services. To find Presto card vendors and to learn more about how to use it, visit thePresto website.