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🎨 Join us this Friday for an exciting talk with Guillermo Ramón Celis and Luis Mijangos Art as they explore the intersection of collaborative graphic arts and archaeology in Southern Mexico!
📍 Peterson 116, McGill University & Online via Zoom�
🗓️ Friday, May 2, 2025 | 12:30–2:00 PM (EDT)
About the Speakers
Guillermo Ramón Celis
Banting Postdoctoral Scholar in the department of Anthropology at McGill University. Since 2018 he has been directing the Guiengola Archaeological Project, in Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, México. A central component of the research is collaboration with the Zapotec descendant community in Tehuantepec. This partnership emphasizes non-collection-based data strategies that align with community priorities for preserving the sanctity of their sacred site, ensuring that the research is both technologically innovative and socially meaningful. His objectives explore the dynamic relationships between the Zapotec people and their territory, focusing on mapping the contemporary sacred landscape of Tehuantepec.
Luis Reyna Mijangos
Luis Mijangos is a timeless author, entrepreneur, and real estate consultant, dedicated to the comprehensive development of human beings and their environment. His work spans art, well-being, and cultural awareness. As a painter and illustrator, he has created a visual proposal designed to evoke emotions, forge connections, and inspire. He is currently involved in the Guiengola Project, producing works that highlight the historical significance of this archaeological site, with aspirations to showcase them both in Mexico and abroad.
He is the founder of cultural projects with social impact in Tehuantepec, most notably Retehuanización. This initiative, launched in 2018, aims to raise awareness about preserving the city's architectural heritage. His approach intertwines art, education, a love for history, and local identity. Luis builds bridges between creativity, health, and social commitment, with a sensitive and transformative vision.
#CollaborativeArchaeology
#GraphicArts
#VisualAnthropology
#CommunityEngagedResearch
#ArtAndArchaeology
CICADA stands with our partner, Resguardo de Origen Colonial Cañamomo Lomaprieta, as they seek justice on the 10th anniversary of Fernando Salazar Calvo’s assassination for defending Indigenous law on mining in Embera Chamí territory.
www.forestpeoples.org/publications-resources/news/article/justice-10th-anniversary-fernando-salaz...
CICADA soutient son partenaire, le Resguardo de Origen Colonial Cañamomo Lomaprieta, dans sa quête de justice pour les 10 ans de l’assassinat de Fernando Salazar Calvo, tué pour avoir défendu le droit autochtone sur l’exploitation minière.
www.forestpeoples.org/fr/publications-resources/news/article/justice-10th-anniversary-fernando-sa...
CICADA acompaña al Resguardo de Origen Colonial Cañamomo Lomaprieta en su búsqueda de justicia a 10 años del asesinato de Fernando Salazar Calvo, por defender la ley indígena frente a la minería en territorio Embera Chamí.
www.forestpeoples.org/es/publications-resources/news/article/justice-10th-anniversary-fernando-sa...
Lighting candles in honour of Fernando’s spirit. Photo by Viviane Weitzner
#IndigenousRights
#EnvironmentalJustice
#DefendTheDefenders
#TerritorialRights
#LandAndLife
Ne manquez pas notre dernier événement de ce semestre pour le Forum des étudiants diplômés et postdoctorants CICADA ! 🌍
Le vendredi 11 avril 2025, Allie Miot-Bruneau présentera ses travaux de recherche doctorale novateurs sur la gouvernance territoriale au Nunavik, en explorant les perspectives uniques des femmes inuit.
Détails de l'événement :
📆Date : Vendredi 11 avril 2025
⏰Heure : 12 h 30 à 14 h 00 HNE
📍Lieu : Université McGill, Peterson Hall 116 et en ligne (Événement hybride)
Pour accéder à Zoom, veuillez contacter cicada.admin@mcgill.ca
À bientôt là-bas !
✨We’re excited to share that the next CICADA Graduate & Postdoc Forum roundtable is happening soon! ✨
📅 Friday, March 21, 2025
📍 Peterson Hall 116, McGill University
⏰ Time 12:30 – 2:00 PM EST
💻 Hybrid event (join us in person or via Zoom)
This time, we’ll be discussing gender, feminism, and LGBTQ+ rights during fieldwork—and how to navigate (or not!) complicated situations. 🙌
Lunch and refreshments will be provided, so come hungry for both food and discussion! 🍽️
Everyone is welcome—whether you’re a student, postdoc, faculty member, activist, or part of civil society.
For the Zoom link, just reach out to cicada.admin@mcgill.ca
Hope to see you there!
#CICADA #McGill #Fieldwork #Gender #LGBTQ+ #Feminism #Anthropology #fieldwork
✨Welcome to the 3rd CICADA Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Forum of this semester! ✨
📅 When: February 28th
📍 Where: Hybrid event – join us in person at McGill (Peterson 116) or online via Zoom!
📧 For those who are joining online, please send an email to cicada.admin@mcgill.ca for the link.
We are delighted to announce that Laura Goyhenex will be joining us this time! Her research focuses on the relationship between the Indigenous community and the environment in the subarctic of Canada. She will be sharing her insights on the politics of remediation/reclamation related to radioactive materials on Indigenous lands in northern Alberta and southern Northwest Territories.
🍕 Lunch & refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees!
🌍 Everyone is welcome!
#Indigenous #IndigenousRights #Research #McGill #Environment #Pollution #Subarctic #CICADAForum
🌊 Exciting opportunity! QLF is seeking 3-4 undergraduate and graduate students to join a 6-week field program between May–July 2025, continuing critical conservation work across the Maritime provinces.
🌱 Gain hands-on experience in:
✅ Community-based conservation
✅ Environmental education
✅ Nonprofit program development
Through this leadership program, interns will develop the knowledge and skills to guide decision-making that protects the natural environment while maintaining vibrant, sustainable communities.
📍 Location: Maritime provinces
📅 May–July 2025 (6-week program)
🔗 Apply now! More info: qlf.org/conservation-internship-program/
✨Welcome to the 2nd CICADA Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Forum event of the semester! ✨
📅 When: February 14th
📍 Where: Hybrid event – join us in person at McGill (Peterson Hall 116) or online via Zoom!
💡 What: Join us for a discussion on digital methodologies, fieldwork, and action research. Whether you're a student, postdoc, faculty member, activist, or part of civil society, this event is for you!
🍕 Lunch & refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees.
🌍 Let’s connect, learn, and grow together! Don’t miss out—everyone is welcome!
🔗 Stay tuned for more details. See you there! 👋
#CICADAForum #DigitalMethodologies #Fieldwork #ActionResearch #AcademicCommunity #Research #Networking