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Antje Ellermann (she/they) is Professor of Political Science and Founding Director of the Centre for Migration Studies at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) territory. From 2016 to 2021 she served as Director of the UBC Institute for European Studies. Her award-winning research focuses on the politics of migration and citizenship in liberal democracies.
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The education-immigration nexus: Situating Canadian higher education as institutions of immigrant recruitment. Journal of International Migration and Integration TRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Publication 2023-11-27 TRS4 1.3.1 Truth, reconciliation, and an evolving national identity “Truth, reconciliation, and an evolving national identity,” presented by Lisa Brunner and Antje Ellermann as part of the panel “Impact of changing identities and public perceptions on newcomer experiences,” AMSSA Leadership Forum, September 25, 2024.TRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Conference 2024-09-25 TRS4 1.3.1 Narratives of Indigeneity and settler identity in citizenship study guides “Narratives of Indigeneity and settler identity in citizenship study guides,” presented by Lisa Brunner and Antje Ellermann, Canadian Ethnic Studies Association conference, November 16, 2024.TRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Conference 2024-11-16 TRS4 1.3.1 Kick Off Roundtable: The State of Migration in Canada This public roundtable launches the series “International Migration: From Root Causes to Drivers” by exploring the current and future state of migration in Canada. The discussion highlights shifting domestic policies and evolving global migration trends, examining their impacts on Canadian society, the economy, and politics. The session is chaired by Naomi Alboim, with an expert panel comprising leading academics and senior government officials in migration policy and research.
Other, TRS4 1.3.1, TRS4 1.3.2 University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University Activity 2025-05-13 Other, TRS4 1.3.1, TRS4 1.3.2 Making Immigrants into Settlers: Colonialism and Reconciliation in Canadian Citizenship Guides “Making Immigrants into Settlers: Colonialism and Reconciliation in Canadian Citizenship Guides,” presented by Antje Ellermann at Waseda University, October 8, 2025.TRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Activity 2025-10-08 TRS4 1.3.1 Making Immigrants into Settlers: Colonialism and Reconciliation in Canadian Citizenship Guides “Making Immigrants into Settlers: Colonialism and Reconciliation in Canadian Citizenship Guides,” presented by Lisa Brunner and Antje Ellermann, Migration, Borders, and the Politics of Inclusion and Exclusion conference, Belfast, UK, June 15-16, 2025.TRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Conference 2025-06-15 TRS4 1.3.1 Truth and reconciliation in Canadian and Australian citizenship guides “Truth and reconciliation in Canadian and Australian citizenship guides,” presented by Lisa Brunner and Antje Ellermann, American Political Science Association annual conference, Vancouver, BC, September 11-14, 2025.TRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Conference 2025-09-11 TRS4 1.3.1 Canadian Ethnic Studies Association conference TRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Conference 2024-11-16 TRS4 1.3.1 Annual meeting of the American Political Science Assocation I was chair and discussant of this panelTRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Conference 2025-09-12 TRS4 1.3.1 Seminar, Centre for Asian Migrations, Waseda University TRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Conference 2025-10-08 TRS4 1.3.1 Seminar, Centre for Asian Migrations, Waseda University TRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Conference 2025-10-16 TRS4 1.3.1 Senior Visiting Researcher, Waseda Institute for Advanced Study TRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Award 2025-10-01 TRS4 1.3.1 Photo Narratives of Citizenship website Photo Narratives of Citizenship website, featuring photos and reflections on migration journeys, belonging, citizenship, and Truth and Reconciliation from 20 newcomers to Canada: https://blogs.ubc.ca/citizenship/TRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Research Output 2025-12-08 TRS4 1.3.1 Seeing Belonging Through a Newcomer Lens Summary of community engagement component of the Photo Narrative research projectTRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Publication 2025-12-08 TRS4 1.3.1 Museum of Vancouver We partnered with the MOV to screen the film in their facilities since the museum sits on the ancestral village of Sen̓áḵw. They helped in-kind with the event page creation and registration, as well with security on site, and other production necessities, such as tables and chairs, and the setting and take-down of the room, as well as waiving their room-rental fee.
TRS4 1.3.5 University of British Columbia Partnership 2025-08-15 TRS4 1.3.5 Constellation of Truths Conference TRS4 1.3.5 University of British Columbia Conference 2025-04-08 TRS4 1.3.5 Presenting CMS Belonging in Unceded Territory research project to IRCC TRS4 1.3.5 University of British Columbia Activity 2024-11-27 TRS4 1.3.5 CMS Migration Insight Series, Canada’s Higher Education Sector as Immigration Actor TRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Publication 2025-10-28 TRS4 1.3.1 Photo Narratives of Citizenship TRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Research Activity 2025-12-09 TRS4 1.3.1 Narratives of Citizenship newcomer survey From January to March 2025, we conducted an online survey of MOSAIC and YMCA BC newcomer clients who had participated in citizenship-related classes or programs. We received 232 complete responses, representing a wide range of backgrounds and immigration statuses. The survey provided initial insights into newcomers’ interpretations of citizenship, belonging, and Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, as well as barriers and motivations to naturalize. These insights informed subsequent phases of the project.TRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Research Activity 2025-12-09 TRS4 1.3.1 Crossing Lines: Comics about Human Migration TRS4 1.1 University of British Columbia, Concordia University Publication 2025-12-10 TRS4 1.1
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