[ACLA-CAAL] Celebrating Multilingualism at SFU: Panel Discussions

[Amanda Wallace]

Dear ACLA members,

Join Simon Fraser University's Centre for Educational Excellence, the Student Learning Commons, Students Services, and Fraser International College in celebrating the linguistic diversity of our community, both local and beyond. For more information about the events and activities view the webpage Celebrate Multilingual SFU Week. <https://events.sfu.ca/event/27964-1>

I'd like to draw your attention to two panel discussions (online) that may be of interest to you:
Thursday, February 10 | 9:00-10:30am (PST) | Register Here<https://events.sfu.ca/event/27727-exploring-multilingualism-in-canada-past-present>
Exploring Multilingualism in Canada: Past, Present and Future Journeys
Panellists: Chief Ian Campbell (Squamish First Nation), Dr. Jérémie Séror (University of Ottawa) and Dr. Sunny Man Chu Lau (Bishops University)
Moderator: Fiona Shaw (Associate Director, EAL Initiatives, Curriculum and Instruction Division, Centre for Educational Excellence)
Mode: Zoom (Register Here)<https://events.sfu.ca/event/27727-exploring-multilingualism-in-canada-past-present>
What are some of the challenges and affordances of the evolving nature of multilingualism in Canada, and what does it mean to be multilingual in 2022? Join us for this discussion with panellists Chief Ian Campbell, Dr. Jérémie Séror, and Dr. Sunny Man Chu Lau, as they share critical perspectives of multilingualism in Canada, drawing on their own personal and professional journeys before collectively reflecting on Canada's multilingual future.
Friday, February 11 | 1:00-2:30pm (PST) | Register Here<https://events.sfu.ca/event/27964-1>
A Continuity of Tradition: Drawing Forward Traditional Knowledge and Applying it in a Modern Context
Speaker: Chief Ian Campbell (Squamish First Nation)
Mode: Zoom (Register Here)<https://events.sfu.ca/event/27964-1> and in-person | Halpern Centre 126, Burnaby campus
Join us for a talk by Chief Ian Campbell (Squamish First Nation), where he will discuss the many chapters of change and transformation experiences by Squamish people over millennia, and how language and cultural revitalization plays an important role in the quality of life for Squamish members.
Best wishes,
Amanda Wallace (she, her, hers)
English-as-an-Additional Language Consultant | Centre for Educational Excellence
Simon Fraser University | West Mall Centre 1303
8888 University Dr., Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6
ajw23 at sfu.ca | http://www.sfu.ca/cee.html

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