The Biology EDI committee is hosting a remote viewing of a film screening and Q&A for the film Signal Fire at Laurier - you can join us in STC 0050 at 2:30 pm this Friday. The film has a run time of ~30 min, followed by the Q&A.
Special Guests/Panelists:
- Gùdia Mary Jane Johnson (Lhu’ààn Mân Ku Dań Elder, Kluane First Nation)
- Heidi Swanson (Associate Professor in Biology and Jarislowsky Chair in Sustainable Water Futures, Wilfrid Laurier University)
“Signal Fire: Towards Reconciliation" (watch the Film Trailer here) is a film about rethinking natural science research with respect, recognition, understanding and collaboration. Filmed on location at field research sites and universities across Canada, Signal Fire is a 30-minute documentary that features stories from the authors and their colleagues — Indigenous and non-Indigenous — and lights the way for researchers and communities looking to ignite change.
“In 2020, a group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars wrote a paper outlining 10 calls to action for natural scientists. The paper was founded in frustration, friendship and hope. The calls are meant to help researchers move toward reconciliation.
“The companion documentary, Signal Fire, and resources provided on the Signal Fire website are an offering — and a call to action — for research scientists, institutions, funders and journal publications to work towards improving how we all conduct, communicate and benefit from science research.
“Like a signal fire, it is a call to action — and also a beacon to show the way.” (Source: https://www.signalfirefilm.ca/)
Date & Time: Friday, February 2nd, 2024 @ 2:30 to 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Location: STC 0050, or online via Zoom
Registration (in-person and online)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.