ANTHROPOLOGY STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION

Dear Students,

These past few months have caused tremendous pain, anxiety, and grief for those in our community and beyond. We at the Anthropology Students’ Association hope that you are all staying safe and finding strength to care for yourself and those around you.

Regarding the protests against the systemic racism and police brutality faced by Black individuals in both the US and Canada, the ASA stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. We unequivocally condemn any and all individuals and organizations perpetuating the injustice and violence against black, indigenous, and other POC lives. 

Anthropology is a field founded upon the racism and violence of colonialism that has both legitimized and created many racist systems of thought. As students in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto, we each carry a responsibility to recognize and confront racism in all its forms. We must and will actively work to support anti-racism initiatives and put anti-racism ideals into practice. The ASA team is turning to resources created by activists and organizers of colour to develop practices that will help dismantle the barriers contributing to an overrepresentation of white students in leadership positions. Beyond that, we will continue to question and revise our role in actualizing anti-racism on campus and utilize our privileged positions to support our fellow undergraduates.

LEAP U of T has shared important links and resources that we would like to pass on to you. These include a petition calling for a just and transparent investigation regarding the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, a Guide to Allyship created by Black Lives Matter, and a list of anti-racist strategies for white student organizers for any among you who are a part of other student groups. Additionally, there exists a google doc of compiled anti-racism resources and a free course on African American History offered by Yale University. 

In a racist society, it is not sufficient to be non-racist or focus our efforts on simply theorizing and discussing racism. We must be anti-racist by challenging the systems of academia perpetuating the privilege and valourization of white bodies and leadership. We will continue to stand in solidarity and we will put our words into action.  

Black Lives Matter.

Sincerely,

The Anthropology Students’ Association

Hey everyone! We have a general meeting coming up. If you’re interested in learning more about what we have planned for this semester or any questions regarding our peer mentorship program hope to see you there!

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Hello from your Anthropology Students’ Association!

Special thanks to Max Friesen for presenting at our graduate school seminar and to those who came out!

1. ASA Pub Night

Hang out with the ASA and munch down free food at our Pub Night at the East of Brunswick on October 18th, 8-11pm!

2. Halloween Bake sale

Come join us for a bake sale Thursday October 31st in the lobby of AP! We’ll have lots of spooky treat. Proceeds will be going to TBD.

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February 2018 Newsletter

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Hello fellow anthropology students!We hope January treated you all well and that you’re ready for a jam-packed February in the department. Here are some things to keep an eye out for:1. Field School Seminar – Wed Feb 7, 4-6pm, room AP140Come learn about opportunities to get experience in the field from across the three disciplines (archaeology, bio/evolutionary. and socio-cultural). Special guest Dr. Laura Bolt will be speaking about her primatology field school in Costa Rica and her work on spider monkeys there. There will also be information on field schools in general and how they operate at U of T and elsewhere! Free pizza for all attendees!Anthropology Field School InformationGRAPE: Archaeology in Georgia2. Anthropology Careers Beyond Academia – Fri Feb 9, 12-2pm, room AP246This professionalization workshop will feature speakers with anthropology training across sub-disciplines sharing their experiences in having careers outside universities. Come learn from them and understand the breadth of opportunities out there for anthro graduates!

3. Vitality in Death: Automummification in Japanese Buddhism – Mon Feb 12, 12-2pm, room TBAThis semester’s academic seminar will be focusing on the socio-cultural anthropology work of graduate student Shane Dawl, who will present his work on Buddha mummies in northern Japan. He will also be showing his own short film on this topic and there will be free food for attendees!4. Valentine’s Day Bake Sale – Wed Feb 14, 9-5, department lobbySatisfy your sweet tooth with baking made by your very own ASA execs. Drop by the table at any time during the day to scout out the selection – return visits are always welcome!Proceeds go to the ASA so we can continue holding awesome events!5. Games night – time/date TBAJoin the ASA after reading week to unwind with some fun board games before the exam season hits.That’s it for now, folks. As always, feel free to drop by the office or reach out to us on social media with any questions, concerns, or comments! Looking forward to seeing your lovely faces at events this month (which, by the way, all have lots of free food….)<3 Your ASA execs <3Social Media LinksFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UoTASA/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utorontoasa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/utorontoasa?lang=en

Hello from your Anthropology Students’ Association!

Hello fellow anthropology students!