The Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences is the premiere destination for Canada’s scholarly community.

Organized by the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, Congress brings together thousands of scholars, students, practitioners and policy makers in a different city each year to share ideas, discuss today’s complex issues and enrich their research. They gather under the aegis of more than 70 associations representing a rich spectrum of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. From theatre, literature and education to history, sociology and international development, Congress represents a unique showcase of scholarly excellence, creativity, and leadership.

Congress 2011 is being co-hosted by the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The theme for this year’s Congress is Coasts and Continents: Exploring peoples and places.

The Federation wishes to sincerely thank Linda Kealey, Academic Convenor of Congress 2011, for her vision and leadership, as well as the University of New Brunswick and Saint Thomas University for making it possible to hold this important scholarly gathering in Fredericton.

Finally, the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and the Social Sciences gratefully acknowledges the support of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

New to Congress? Review Why Join Congress? A Guide for Scholarly Associations (PDF 733KB) and find out how your association can take part in this exciting conference.