An annual student-run conference that brings together academics, government officials, activists, and practitioners to debate and discuss political issues
The JW Dafoe Political Studies Students' Conference is an annual conference hosted by the students of the University of Manitoba Political Studies Department. The Conference brings together academics, government officials, activists, students, and practitioners from across Canada, the US, and Europe to debate and discuss relevant political issues.
07/22/2022
Please join us for The Paul Buteux Memorial Lecture: Caught in Conflict featuring Valerie Oosterveld on September 21 at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights! Sign up via the QR code or DM for more details.
(Masks strongly recommended)
02/26/2021
The 37th J.W. Dafoe PSSC is now complete!!! Thank you to all the attendees, moderators, panelists, and student organizers!!!
We would also like to give a special thanks to the following:
Dr. Susan Prentice
Dr. Andrea Rounce
Dr. Charron
UofM Faculty of Arts
NAADSN-RDSNAA
Canadian Global Affairs Institute
See you all next year!
02/19/2021
Just a reminder that our final panel "9/11-The Day" featuring Lieutenant-General (ret'd) Eric Findley and Mr. Paul Samyn, Editor of the Winnipeg Free Press is one week away!!!
To attend please follow the link:
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: 9/11 - The Day with Lieutenant-General (ret'd) Eric Findley and Mr. Paul Samyn, Editor of the Winnipeg Free Press. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. J.W. Dafoe PSSC and the Canadian Global Affairs Institute are happy to partner for a webinar with Lieutenant-General (ret'd) Eric Findley and Mr. Paul Samyn, Editor of the Winnipeg Free Press.
02/12/2021
A huge thank you to Brigadier General Edward L. Vaughan, Ms. Iris Ferguson, Assistant Director Jason Evert with CBSA, and Andrea Charron for participating in today's "Defence Implications of 9/11" panel!
Our next panel "9/11- The Day" is on Thursday, February 25th, 2021 at 6:30PM CST.
To attend please follow:
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: 9/11 - The Day with Lieutenant-General (ret'd) Eric Findley and Mr. Paul Samyn, Editor of the Winnipeg Free Press. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. J.W. Dafoe PSSC and the Canadian Global Affairs Institute are happy to partner for a webinar with Lieutenant-General (ret'd) Eric Findley and Mr. Paul Samyn, Editor of the Winnipeg Free Press.
02/10/2021
Our defence implications of 9/11 panel is tomorrow!!!
It's not too late to sign up just follow this link:
The Defence Implications of 9/11 The fourth-panel of the event reflects upon the defence changes evidenced throughout North America in the aftermath of 9/11.
02/04/2021
A huge thank you to Tami Jacoby, Marshall Beier, Kawser Ahmed, and Homaira Nezami for participating in today's "Social Implications of 9/11" panel!
Our next panel on "Defence Implications of 9/11" is on Thursday, Febuary 11th at 2:30PM CST.
To attend please follow:
The Defence Implications of 9/11 The fourth-panel of the event reflects upon the defence changes evidenced throughout North America in the aftermath of 9/11.
02/03/2021
Our Social Implications of 9/11 panel is tomorrow!
It's not too late to sign up just follow the link:
The Social Implications of 9/11 The third panel of the event reflects upon the social changes evidenced throughout North America in the aftermath of 9/11
01/28/2021
A huge thank you to Bryan Peeler, Radhika Desai, Michelle Gallant and Bryan Koontz for participating in today's "Economic Implications of 9/11" panel!
Our next panel on social implications of 9/11 is on Thursday, Febuary 4th at 11:30AM CST.
To attend please follow:
The Social Implications of 9/11 The third panel of the event reflects upon the social changes evidenced throughout North America in the aftermath of 9/11
Thank you to NAADSN for hosting last night's Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy for this year's 2021 Paul Buteux Lecture!
01/26/2021
The virtual Paul Buteux lecture with Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy is TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We would like to thank NAADSN for hosting this wonderful event!
Don't forget to sign up at:
The Legacy of 9/11 on Policing with RCMP Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy – NAADSN RCMP Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy will deliver the annual Paul Buteux Lecture on the Legacy of 9/11 on Policing which is part of a series of events that make up the J.W. Dafoe Political Studies Students’ Conference this year dedicated to The Legacy of 9/11 and the Defence of North America...
01/25/2021
This year’s virtual Paul Buteux lecture with RCMP Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy is only TWO DAYS away! A special thanks to NAADSN for hosting the event.
Sign up here!:
The Legacy of 9/11 on Policing with RCMP Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy – NAADSN RCMP Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy will deliver the annual Paul Buteux Lecture on the Legacy of 9/11 on Policing which is part of a series of events that make up the J.W. Dafoe Political Studies Students’ Conference this year dedicated to The Legacy of 9/11 and the Defence of North America...
01/20/2021
Spread the word! This year’s virtual Paul Buteux lecture with RCMP Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy is only one week away! A special thanks to NAADSN for hosting the event.
Don’t forget to sign up at:
The Legacy of 9/11 on Policing with RCMP Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy – NAADSN RCMP Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy will deliver the annual Paul Buteux Lecture on the Legacy of 9/11 on Policing which is part of a series of events that make up the J.W. Dafoe Political Studies Students’ Conference this year dedicated to The Legacy of 9/11 and the Defence of North America...