Decolonization Subcommittee Engagement Opportunities

The Canadian Sociological Association is inviting applications for membership on the Decolonization Subcommittee with a one-year term (2025 - June 2026) with the option to run for an elected position for 2026-2029.

Applications for these volunteer positions are welcome from faculty, advanced PhD students, postdocs, and Community Organization members.

The Subcommittee has been active since 2018 with a mandate that includes;

• Bring current and emerging issues of concern dealing with reconciliation, decolonization and settler colonialism to the attention of the Association.
• Represent the Association on external committees dealing with reconciliation issues as relevant and with the approval of the Executive Committee.
• Communicate relevant resources to the membership and broader community through the Association.
• Incorporate reconciliation initiatives into the regular business of the Association and annual conferences.
• Assign members to other Association committees (e.g. Awards, Conference Program, Nominations, etc) if deemed appropriate.
• Organize special sessions on Decolonization issues at the annual conference and/or as part of the Association webinar series.
• Members of the Subcommittee will select a Chair who will hold a position on the CSA Executive Committee.

If you would like to be considered for a position on this subcommittee, kindly complete the online application form by July 31, 2025. CLICK TO APPLY

Applications will be reviewed by current members of the Subcommittee and the CSA Executive Committee. If your application is accepted, membership in the Canadian Sociological Association will be required.

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Contact us with any questions and thank you in advance for your consideration.