“@ the edge”
2013 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences
Victoria, British Columbia

1 - 8 June 2013

“@ the edge” is a call to expand discussion and welcome marginalized voices, including those of people who are socially marginalized through economics or health factors, people who are physically distant from centres of power and influence, and indigenous peoples whose languages and cultures are endangered. It is a call for the social sciences and humanities to focus on issues of inclusivity, marginalization and diversity and offer innovative solutions. It is a call to test the boundaries of disciplines and take a leap into uncharted territory.

The University of Victoria, with its focus on community outreach, collaboration with Indigenous communities and international research projects, is an ideal host for Congress 2013. And with Big Thinking speakers like author and journalist Doug Saunders and international disability advocate Judith Heumann descending on UVic’s beautiful campus, Congress is sure to spark lots of discussion.