Jennifer Keck Lecture Series on Social Justice

This lecture series commemorates the late Dr. Jennifer Keck, an Associate Professor in Laurentian University’s School of Social Work.  A strong feminist, activist and inspiring teacher, Jennifer had a long history of social activism.  Her commitment to social justice was always characterized by a curiosity and concern for the individual.  Her work was far reaching and touched the hearts and minds of many.  The public lecture series was established to honour Dr. Keck and to advance the struggle for social justice.

Chronological List of Past Speakers:

2004/11/04      ‘Jane Doe’ on “Sexual Assault and Gender Discrimination in the Legal System”

2005/03/23      Dr. Jim Stanford on “Labour’s Roller Coaster: Mine Mill Fights Back”

2005/11/24      Dr. Margaret Little on “What Have We Learned from Kimberley Rogers?  Exposing the Truth about Welfare”

2009/03/17      Dr. Christine Sinding on “Diversity and Drama in Women’s Cancer Narratives”

2014/03/25      Devlin Kuyek on “The Global Push for Farmland and People’s Struggles Against it”

2016/03/03      Charlie Angus on “Children of the Broken Treaty: Canada’s unfinished business from Duncan Campbell Scott to Shannen Koostachin