Dear colleagues,
The Canadian National Pagan Conference brings together Canadian activists,
clergy and scholars interested in the neo-Pagan and revived pagan religions
in Canada. These include, but are not limited to, Goddess spirituality,
Wicca, Asatru and the Heathen paths, Romuva, Druidry and the Afro-diasporic
religions.
A large part of the conference is peer-to-peer workshops on a number of
issues important to the members of these religions: parenting, aging, family
and sexuality, legal status and recognition, temple organization, and
others.
However, integral to the Conference from the beginning has been the academic
stream of presentations of original research on Pagan paths in Canada (or
elsewhere when presented by Canadian Pagan scholars). Research in the
demographics of the neo-Pagans, the cultural and political influence of
occultism, sexuality and Wicca, and other issues has been presented. The
Conference presentations are peer-reviewed and cross-disciplinary (Religious
Studies, Sociology and History have been well-represented).
Papers on any aspect of the history or current state of Paganism and
neo-Paganism in Canada are welcome. Please send an abstract (250 words) and
a brief CV of yourself to Sam Wagar, the academic co-ordinator. Both
academics and non-academics are welcome to present research.
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More information on the Conference, which is happening at the University of
Guelph over the Victoria Day long weekend, can be had from the website.
www.gaiagathering.ca
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