Department of Politics and International Studies
Events and Announcements (Archive)
Feb 24 PAIS talk on reconciliation, genocide, and denialism
PAIS invites you to a lecture on Reconciliation, Indigenous Genocide Recognition, and Denialism in Contemporary Politics by David B MacDonald (University of Guelph) on Tuesday, February 24th from 3:00-4:00 in CL 434.
PAIS Faculty Member Wins Teaching Award
The Centre for Teaching and Learning at the University of Regina recognized Dr. Emily Grafton for her outstanding contributions to education. Dr. Grafton is an innovative and inspirational teacher, and a leader in campus-wide decolonial education. Congratulations, Dr. Grafton, from all of your students and colleagues in the Department of Politics and International Studies!
Divided Power Book Launch
Join Lori Campbell, Associate Vice President of Indigenous Engagement at the University of Regina, in conversation with Professor Emily Grafton about her new book titled Divided Power: How Federalism Undermines Reconciliation. The launch will take place on October 30, 2025 from noon to 1:00 PM in the Dr. John Archer Library (LY 107.33).
Those Wascally Wexiteers: What to Make of Western Separatism
Thursday, October 16th, Arizona Room, Bushwakker’s Brew Pub @ 7:00 pm
Hear three long-time observers of Western Canadian politics reflect on the history and future prospects of western separatism as a political movement that has ebbed and flowed over the decades.
Book Launch
Professor Emily Grafton's new co-edited book with Dr. David MacDonald will launch on October 2, 205. Join us in the Dr. John Library at noon to learn more.
Rural Healthcare Report Published
This report presents the results of a research project that examined the current state of healthcare in rural Saskatchewan. The findings in the report by PAIS Faculty member Dr. Tom McIntosh and colleagues suggest that there are critical issues that cannot be left unaddressed.
PAIS Faculty Member Wins Writing Prize
Dr. Brian McQuinn receievd a prize from the Faculty of Arts for the year's best piece of scholarly writing for a non-specialist audience. The report by Dr. McQuinn and colleagues analyzed the Taliban's use of social media in it's campaign to take power in Afghanistan in 2021. Read the full report, Powered by Twitter? via the link below.