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  • Congress 2013: Asian Canadian Studies Conference
    Jun 1 2013 - 12:30pm - Jun 2 2013 - 5:00pm
    , Victoria BC

    (Classified in Conferences)
    With the support of the University of Victoria, scholars, graduate students and community activists from across Canada will gather on June 1-2, 2013 to discuss the future of Asian Canadian studies.
  • The Issue of the Frontiers Between China and French Indochina: A Historical Perspective
    Apr 25 2013 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    , UBC, Vancouver

    (Classified in Lectures)

    The past haunts and informs the present. China's frontiers are a central concern today, as she becomes increasingly dominant in Asia. Her southernmost  land frontier passes through wild mountains . Historically it was not clearly defined. There was a constant friction between successive Chinese dynasties and their southern neighbour. When France created her colony in Indochina, frontier issues were contentious and remained so until the so until the end of French colonial rule.

  • Two Koreas: Borders and Migration
    Apr 5 2013 - 7:00pm - Apr 6 2013 - 4:30pm
    , Victoria

    (Classified in Workshops)

    April 5-6, 2013

    Economic, social and political conditions have prompted large numbers of people from North Korea to migrate to South Korea, China and other parts of the world.

    This symposium brings together experts to discuss issues relating to migration to and from the Korean Peninsula with an emphasis on gender, race and language.

    Keynote lecture free and open to the public

    Symposium free and open to the public, registration is required

  • The Great Indian Phone Book Launch
    Apr 5 2013 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    , Victoria, BC

    (Classified in Other)

    Imagine buying a cell phone for $10 and for an extra loonie getting three hours of talk time. That is the reality in India today, where cell phone use has exploded in the past decade from four million to 750 million users.

    One of the authors of the book, Robin Jeffery, will be in Victoria on Friday to discuss his new book, "The Great Indian Phone Book." For a description of the book, click here.

  • The Great Indian Phone Book Launch
    Apr 5 2013 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    , Victoria, BC

    (Classified in Other)

    Imagine buying a cell phone for $10 and for an extra loonie getting three hours of talk time. That is the reality in India today, where cell phone use has exploded in the past decade from four million to 750 million users.

    One of the authors of the book, Robin Jeffery, will be in Victoria on Friday to discuss his new book, "The Great Indian Phone Book." For a description of the book, click here.

  • IdeaFest: Work and Study Opportunities in Asia
    Mar 6 2013 - 4:00pm - 7:00pm
    , Victoria, BC

    (Classified in Student focus)

    Are you interested in studying or working in Asia? The Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives is holding an interactive event for students interested in working, studying or finding out more about life and culture in Asia. We are planning to show a couple of short films from the region with a student led discussion to follow.

  • Sharks on Pacific Coral Reefs
    Feb 6 2013 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
    , Victoria, BC

    (Classified in Brown Bag Lectures)

  • Religious Communities as Legal and Political Orders
    Nov 22 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
    , Victoria, BC

    (Classified in Workshops)

    Religion is generally considered to be an individual affair, but what happens when the internal rules and norms of religiious communities come into conflict with those of the state? Professor Jeremy Webber of the UVic Faculty of Law will address these and other issues in a public lecture entitled Religious Communities as Legal and Political Orders on Thursday, November 22, 7:30pm in the David Lam Auditorium.

  • The Nanjing Massacre: 75 Years On
    Nov 16 2012 - 7:30pm - Nov 17 2012 - 9:30pm
    , Victoria, BC

    (Classified in Workshops)
    On December 13th, 1937, the Japanese Imperial Army entered Nanjing, the former capital of the Republic of China. In the six weeks that followed, thousands of civilians and soldiers died, their bodies found later in mass graves around the city. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Nanjing atrocity.
  • Work Culture and Business Manners in East Asia
    Nov 5 2012 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    , Victoria, BC

    (Classified in Brown Bag Lectures)

    Part of our Student Event Series

    Come to the first of our new student-led lunch and learns. Find out more about work culture and business manners in East Asia and enjoy a slice of pizza with us!