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The 2024 Killam Prize Honours Canada’s University Researchers (Part 1)
Nov 29, 2024
Janine Marchessault is a leading media and art activism scholar at York University, focusing on Canada's moving image heritage. Tania Li, a professor at the University of Toronto, studies the impacts of international development on rural communities in Indonesia. They discuss the urgent crisis in preserving Canada’s audiovisual archives, the transformative role of community-based initiatives, and the struggles of indigenous farmers against corporate interests. Their insights reveal the complexity of cultural preservation and the power dynamics in global aid efforts.
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- The critical state of Canada’s audiovisual archives highlights the urgent need for preservation efforts to prevent valuable cultural materials from disappearing.
- The repercussions of corporate land control in Indonesia illustrate how well-intentioned development efforts can harm local communities and disrupt their livelihoods.
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Significance of the Killam Prize
The Killam Prize honors outstanding scholars in Canada, recognizing their contributions to research that influences both local and global contexts. The prize includes a substantial monetary reward intended to support further research endeavors. The 2024 ceremony highlighted the importance of diverse fields, including humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, showcasing how various research initiatives can address significant societal issues. By focusing attention on these notable recipients, the prize promotes continued investment in academic research and innovation.
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