I've already responded directly to Nick Blomley to express support
for the Vancouver meeting and endorsing the thinking of Vera and
Cindi on the involvement of graduate students etc. As far as
involving participants from beyond geography, I can't speak for those
who would be organising the event, but I did include forming links
with scholars in other disciplines in the draft aims of the critical
geography forum.
Joe
> Date: Thu, 21 Mar 1996 20:55:08 -0800 (PST)
> From: voon tania su <[log in to unmask]>
> To: Vera Chouinard <[log in to unmask]>
> Cc: Joe Painter <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: (Fwd) Re: Vancouver '97?
>
> Any chance it would also be open to those not *in* geography but
> interested in critical geography? I am a recent law grad who has been
> exploring the connections of law and geography (and hello, I recognize
> many of your names) and would love an opportunity to attend.
>
> Thanks,
> chantal
>
> On Thu, 21 Mar 1996, Vera Chouinard wrote:
>
> > I also would be in favour of seeing a Vancouver critical geography
> > meeting take place and support Neil's suggestion that graduate students
> > play a central role in the effort. That is one very practical way to
> > make sure that the project is an inclusive one. Another is Nick
> > Blomley's suggestion that community leaders be involved--I think this
> > link is a crucial one to promote in order to open discussion to critical
> > voices outside academia. And I also would be willing to help with
> > organizing. All the best, Vera Chouinard
> >
>
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