Main Intentions
a)
Explore the role of spirituality
within a formal educational context;
b)
Explain Canadian projects and
programs to appropriate people in Nepal;
c)
Discuss my experiences in
implementing spirituality and religion within academic settings in Canadian
universities;
d)
Explore Nepalese experiences in relation
with my research and publication projects.
Activities
:
a.
Talk about spirituality and religion
in Western world;
b.
Link with Neree's participations and
presentations at The Parliament of World Religions (Melbourne 2005, Barcelona
2000, Montreal 1996)
c.
Talk about spirituality and western
cultures; integrate one of my students thesis – 2012
d.
Talk about diverse spiritual
experiences in the Ottawa area: Tone magazine as being an illustrator of such
diversity and openness;
e.
Talk about spirituality and social
change: emphasis on Sulak Sivaraksa, Thai author
f.
Discussion seminars with scholars on
b, c, d, e and f. To be determined as the sessions evolve.
Brief bio
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PhD in Sociology, University of
Nice, France; specialization: sociology of Mental Health;
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Co-founder, School of Social Work
University of Ottawa; professor since 1990 at this school;
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Co-founder: Reflets, journal of
social services in French Canada; still on board of directors;
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Various administrative positions
within government and within universities for past 30 years;
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Many publications in referred
journals; many books; 90% of publications in French.
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Interest for spirituality in
academic settings since 1990;
Nérée St-Amand, professor, School of
Social Work, University of Ottawa
