[Algonquiana] Fwd: AC57 Submission Deadline extended to August 22, 2025

[Amy Dahlstrom]

P.S. Here are two useful websites with more information about the AC57 
conference in Winnipeg Oct 17-19.

https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/ac57/

https://algonquianconference.atlas-ling.ca/eng/conference/57th-algonquian-conference/

The second link has details about conference hotels

On 8/14/25 2:22 PM, Amy Dahlstrom wrote:
> Hi all,
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> forwarding the message below in case you haven't seen it.
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> -- Amy
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> -------- Forwarded Message --------
> Subject:     AC57 Submission Deadline extended to August 22, 2025
> Date:     Tue, 5 Aug 2025 16:44:26 +0000
> From:     Jacqueline Dormer RA <j.dormer-ra at uwinnipeg.ca>
> CC:     Heather Souter <h.souter at uwinnipeg.ca>
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> Taanshi Kiyawaaw,
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> I hope this finds you well. We have decided to extend the AC57 
> submission deadline until *August 22.* Please share widely.
>
> Call for Submissions: 57th Algonquian Conference (AC57)
> Theme: “Bridging Knowledges, Building Trust”
> Submission Deadline: August 22, 2025                  
> Conference Dates: October 17-19, 2025
> Location: University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB, the Homelands of the 
> Red River Métis and Treaty 1 Territory, lands historically and 
> presently shared with and by the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, 
> Anishininiwak, Dakota Oyate, and Dene peoples and where many other 
> Indigenous and other people presently reside.
> We are now welcoming submissions to the 57th Annual Algonquian 
> Conference hosted by the University of Winnipeg!
> The Algonquian Conference is an annual meeting of Indigenous and 
> non-Indigenous scholars, professionals, students, and community 
> members to share what we know and what we are learning about topics 
> relating to Algonquian Peoples. Algonquian Peoples include the 
> Narragansett, Mohegan, Chowanoke, Roanoke, Powhatan, Wampanoag, 
> Abenaki, Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Shawnee, 
> Kickapoo, Peoria, Menominee, Anishinaabe, and Cree peoples, and the 
> Red River Métis.
> Conference Theme
> The theme of AC57, “Bridging Knowledges, Building Trust,” emphasizes 
> the importance of developing meaningful relationships between 
> communities and between areas of study. The theme also highlights the 
> importance of all forms of social, linguistic, and cultural justice 
> and relationality—how we relate to those we work with and what we 
> study, and how we do this ethically and equitably. We encourage 
> submissions that centre Indigenous ways of knowing and also bridge 
> them with ‘Western’ ways. We also encourage submissions that highlight 
> successful partnerships between Native American/First Nations, Métis 
> and Inuit (FNMI) scholars as well as between Native American/FNMI 
> communities themselves. We are particularly interested in work that 
> addresses the importance of approaching scholarship with cultural 
> humility, respect, and care. Although submissions outside of this 
> theme will be considered, we encourage all who submit to reflect on 
> and express the ways your work is, will be, or may be applied to 
> support community goals. We invite participants from all backgrounds 
> as we share stories, research, and experiences with care and humility.
> Conference Topics
> While the Algonquian Conference has focused on topics within the field 
> of linguistics in recent years, we invite submissions on any subject 
> or discipline related to peoples in the Algonquian cultural sphere and 
> language family, including but not limited to:
> •     Anthropology
> •     Cultural Practices
> •     Education
> •     History
> •     Language Revitalization and Reclamation
> •     Linguistics
> •     Literature
> •     Natural and applied sciences
> •     Policy, Planning, and Law
> •     Philosophy
> •     Political Science
> •     Sociology
> •     Visual, Performing, and other Arts
> Submission Types
> The Algonquian Conference celebrates the many collaborative paths to 
> transformative change. In the spirit of inclusion, we also welcome 
> various presentations centring Indigenous methods of knowledge 
> expression and knowledge translation. Our call for submissions is open 
> to creative outputs, academic papers, discussion/roundtables, 
> workshops, stories, pedagogical insights and findings, and 
> experiential sharing. We welcome you to submit proposals within the 
> following categories:
> •     Talking Circles/Roundtables
> Talking Circles/Roundtables are an opportunity for presenters to 
> facilitate a discussion on a specific topic or experience, meant to 
> support an exchange of ideas and enhance understanding in a less 
> formal setting. Roundtables will generally be 90 minutes. Submissions 
> should include a structured outline of what will be discussed, and how 
> time will be managed.
> •     Workshops
> We welcome workshop proposals that focus on skill-building and 
> hands-on learning related to the conference theme and topics. 
> Workshops will generally be 90 minutes. Submissions should include an 
> overview of what skills will be taught and how time will be managed.
> •     Research Creations
> We welcome forms of scholarship including theatrical presentations, 
> films, music, etc. including but not limited to visual and performing 
> arts. Creators should indicate the length of time required to view 
> their creations, and if there are any special requirements in terms of 
> technology or room set-up.
> •     Papers
> Paper presentations will be 20 minutes each with 10 minutes for Q&A. 
> There will be an option to present via Zoom for those unable to 
> travel. Many papers presented at past conferences have been published 
> in the annual Papers of the Algonquian Conference.
> Session Proposal Submissions
> Proposal submissions should be no longer than 250 words not including 
> bibliography, clearly identify the type of session (Talking 
> Circle/Roundtable, Research Creation, Workshop, or Paper), and must be 
> submitted in PDF format at the 
> following: https://easyabs.linguistlist.org/conference/AC57/. We 
> encourage you to include the impacts and possible applications of your 
> work. Please ensure your proposal does not contain the names of 
> presenters or their communities or other identifying information, when 
> possible. There will be a separate mandatory field to state your 
> positionality and community connections. This is intended to help 
> understand the perspective from which you approach your work, to 
> highlight the power structures and potential biases at play, as well 
> as to acknowledge the lands, nations, tribes, or communities that 
> claim you. Please let us know if you have any questions, experience 
> any technical issues, or would like assistance with the submission 
> process.
> Registration
> Conference registration will open shortly. Reduced registration rates 
> are offered to Indigenous participants, students, and emerging 
> scholars. A limited number of student travel bursaries may be available.
> We look forward to your submissions and to gathering with you in 
> Winnipeg in October 2025 to share and learn together.
> For more information, please contact us at AC57 at uwinnipeg.ca.
>
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