This course will give students applied international research experience. Joining students and faculty from Universidad Panamericana, and University of Alberta, participants will travel to Canada for qualitative data collection. The theme of the project explores indigenous food systems and the policies impacting indigenous agricultural activity. Interviews with farmers will be coupled with policy analysis to determine the cultural and economic implications of small-scale food production.
Regina, Canada
Summer
Hotel
The purpose of the project is to examine and compare the integration of Indigenous food system and land stewardship initiatives in Mexico and Canada, and the contributions to climate justice.
As a continuation of an existing community partnership at Lake Xochimilco, Mexico City, this research will include policy analyses to understand the impact of international, national, and local policies to indigenous food systems. Interviews will be conducted with growers and community leaders in Kainai Nation focusing on climate justice and indigenous cultural preservation.
Ideally, this program will complement the spring break study abroad program to Mexico City.
Program Contact Information
Desiree Dube
Sr. Education Abroad Advisor
Email: ddube1@kent.edu
Office Phone: 330-672-7989
Costs for the program will differ for every student. You can use our Cost Calculator to get an estimate of what you might expect for your program.
We also encourage you to meet with your Education Abroad Advisor and reach out to the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center to see how your aid may apply to an international program.
