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Syria
The situation in Syria remains dire as Western countries contemplate military intervention. Experts from the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (MIGS) at Concordia can provide their views on how a country’s responsibility to protect citizens comes into play.
Frank Chalk – Director, MIGS
Frank.Chalk@concordia.ca
Cell.: 514-983-9533
Kyle Matthews – Deputy Director, MIGS
Kyle.Matthews@concordia.ca
Cell.: 514-975-8160
Charter of values
On September 9, the Quebec government will introduce a Charter of Values that is expected to define the universal but also uniquely Québecois values the province upholds. Its most controversial content will define what religious symbols can or cannot be worn by people who work in the public realm. These experts examine the challenges and risks in putting forth this document.
Daniel Salée – Professor, School of Community and Public Affairs
Phone: 514-848-2424 ext. 2578
Daniel.Salee@concordia.ca
Emmanuelle Richez – lecturer, Department of Political Science
Cell.: 514-608-3782
Emmanuelle.Richez@concordia.ca
Teaching history in Quebec
The Quebec government wants to review how history is taught across the province. It wants to ensure the teaching of “national history” in elementary schools, highs schools and Cegeps serves as a “reinforcement of identity” for Quebec students. John Commins is a high school history teacher and graduate student in the Department of History who has sat on advisory committees on Quebec’s history curriculum.
John Commins – MA student, Department of History
jcommins98@hotmail.com
Cell.: 514-798-2136
Mars One project
The application deadline to take part in the Mars One project has passed. Raye Kass, a professor in the Department of Human Sciences, is now working with the other members of the selection committee to determine which candidates are best suited for the one way trip to the red planet. Professor Kass is available to discuss what her work on this project involves.
Raye Kass – Professor, Department of Human Sciences
Cell.: 514-927-0829
RayeKass@sympatico.ca