Robyn Maynard headlines 2021 UVic Humanities Literacy Week
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This year’s iteration of UVic Humanities Literacy Week placed an emphasis on BIPOC voices and non-traditional forms of research in the humanities. Between Feb. 8 and Feb. 12, the Faculty of Humanities hosted three events and promoted over a dozen books recommended by faculty members.
The third and signature event of the week was a talk with renowned Canadian author, academic, and activist Robyn Maynard. Other Humanities Literacy Week events included a discussion of Indigenous artifacts by UVic faculty and an unconventional essay competition where students performed songs and dances to express their points.