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We invite you to join us for a discussion with Richard Nimijean from Carleton University, moderated by dr hab. Marcin Gabryś, on "Will ‘Canada Strong’ Make Canada Safe and Sound?"What does it mean for Canada to be strong? How do narratives of national strength and unity shape Canadian identity? What role does Mark Carney’s political agenda play in defining Canada's national image, security, and future?
During the discussion, we will explore contemporary Canadian politics, focusing on identity politics, the construction of national image, and the political direction set by Mark Carney’s agenda. We will consider how ideas of national strength and unity influence perceptions of Canadian identity and shape understandings of Canada's security and future.
The event will take place as part of the 12th Canadian Culture Festival, a student and doctoral research conference entitled Safe and Sound. This year's edition invites reflection on the various dimensions of security that shape Canada and the lives of its people.
Particular attention will be given to how security is understood, defined, and addressed in Canadian public discourse and politics. Do values such as multiculturalism, inclusivity, and the rule of law remain enduring foundations of Canadian identity in the face of contemporary challenges? And how does the vision of a strong Canada shape the way we think about its future?
The meeting will conclude with a Q&A session, during which participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, share their thoughts, and engage directly with the speakers.
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About the Guests:
Richard Nimijean is a scholar and educator in Canadian Studies at Carleton University, where he has taught since 1999. Trained in Political Science and Public Policy, his research examines Canadian politics and public policy, national identity, Canada’s global role, and the politics of national branding. His broader scholarly interests include science and technology policy, regional innovation systems, and scholarly communication.
Richard Nimijean has held international academic appointments in the United States, Romania, and the Czech Republic and has presented research extensively across Canada, the United States, Europe, and Latin America. He has also received two Carleton University Professional Achievement Awards for teaching.
Access: https://carleton.ca/canadianstudies/cu-events/domestic-brand-politics-the-carney-agenda-and-canadas-future-with-richard-nimijean/
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dr hab. Marcin Gabryś is a scholar specializing in Canadian Studies and a former President of the Polish Association for Canadian Studies. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the Jagiellonian University (2007), an M.A. in Cultural Studies with a minor in American Studies (Jagiellonian University, 2004), and an M.A. in Political Science with a minor in Journalism (Jagiellonian University, 2001).
He was a Visiting Research Fellow at the Center for Canadian-American Studies at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington (2012), and a Visiting Researcher at the Institute for Canadian Studies of the University of Ottawa (2012, 2011, 2004). In 2011 and 2012, he received research grants from the Department of Foreign Relations and International Trade. He was also awarded a graduate scholarship by the International Council for Canadian Studies in 2004 and a library grant at the John F. Kennedy Institute, Freie Universität Berlin, in 2003.
Prof. Gabryś received the Polish Association for Canadian Studies MA Thesis Award for the 2001–2004 period and served as webmaster of the Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora from 2004 to 2013.
Access: https://iaisp.uj.edu.pl/en-GB/gabrys-marcin
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📅 Date: November 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
🕘 Time: 15:00–16:30
📍 Where: Faculty of International and Political Studies, Jagiellonian University, 4 Reymonta Street, Room 023 / online
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The event is organized by the Students' Association for American Studies at Jagiellonian University as part of the 12th Canadian Culture Festival.
The event can be credited as part of the OSA program.
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Reymonta 4, 30-059 Kraków, Poland, ulica Władysława S. Reymonta 4, 30-059 Kraków, Polska, Krakow, Poland
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