Call For Proposals : Identity and Poetics of Ukrainian Canadian Literature
Ukrainian Canadian literature occupies a unique space in the broader context of Canadian multiculturalism and diaspora studies. It is shaped by the historical and cultural experiences of Ukrainian immigrants and their descendants. Despite the substantial amount of fiction written and published in English by Canadian-born Ukrainians, Ukrainian Canadian literature remains largely invisible in university curricula, academic programs, and research.
This conference will draw active attention to Ukrainian Canadian literature, highlighting its rich topicality, diverse genre, and poetic forms that not only preserve cultural heritage but also enrich the Canadian literary tradition as a whole.
Topics include (but are not limited to): Memory and nostalgia in Ukrainian Canadian literature; the Ukrainian Canadian identity in contemporary fiction and poetry; Diaspora and transnationalism: Ukrainian Canadian literature in a global context; Intersections of language, culture, and identity in Ukrainian Canadian writing; and, Ukrainian Canadian literary responses to political and social changes in Ukraine and Canada.
We welcome proposals for papers, panel discussions, and roundtables. Submissions should include a title, an abstract (250-300 words), a brief bio (100 words), and contact information.
Please address proposals to Prof. Mariya : Shymchyshyn mariya.shymchyshyn@umanitoba.ca