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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. Antje's current research projects include a community-engaged study of settler narratives of belonging in Coast Salish territories (Metro Vancouver) and a comparative study of immigration bureaucracies in Canada, Australia, and the UK. She serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies and is past Co-President of the American Political Science Association's Migration and Citizenship Section. Born and raised in Germany, Antje spent many years living, working, and studying in Northern Ireland, England, and the United States before moving to Canada. She serves as the UBC Project Director of Bridging Divides.
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The education-immigration nexus: Situating Canadian higher education as institutions of immigrant recruitment. Journal of International Migration and Integration University of British Columbia Publication 2023-11-27 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 Activity 2025-09-25 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 Activity 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 University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, Toronto Metropolitan University Activity 2025-05-13 Other CMS Research Conference 2025: Migration, Mobilities, and Changing Political Landscapes The CMS Research Conference 2025 unites scholars and practitioners from across Canada to explore the multifaceted relationships between migration, mobility, and shifting political contexts. Held at UBC’s Liu Institute for Global Issues, the conference features thematic panels, a policy-engaged research roundtable, and keynote storytelling presentations in partnership with CERC Migration (Toronto Metropolitan University). Highlights include the national multimedia keynote “WhereWeStand,” exploring identity and belonging through Indigenous and newcomer collaborations; panels on race and migration, climate and digital pedagogies, Chinese diasporas, boundaries of belonging, and precarious mobilities; and a roundtable on scholarly impact and policy translation.
Other University of British Columbia Activity 2025-05-01 Other Weaving Belonging: Stories from Unceded Territories This series of events, led by artist and visual storyteller Aaniya Asrani, invites participants to engage with narratives of belonging on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh nations in Vancouver, BC. The program opens with a workshop featuring storytelling, collaborative weaving, and a group discussion about community and belonging on July 22, 2024. The gathering is guided by stories collected by Asrani and culminates in the creation—and ceremonial dismantling—of a community-woven placemat. An accompanying exhibition of the project runs from July 23 to August 1, 2024, with a closing reception on August 1. The project, presented by UBC’s Centre for Migration Studies as part of the “Belonging in Unceded Territory” initiative, foregrounds personal and collective narratives that address settler colonialism, Indigenous presence, and the complex politics of belonging on these lands.
Other University of British Columbia Activity 2024-07-22 Other Centre for Migration Studies 2023/24 Speaker Series: Integration Reimagined The 2023/24 Speaker Series, Integration Reimagined, hosted by the Centre for Migration Studies at the University of British Columbia, featured four engaging talks by leading international scholars. The series aimed to foster alternative and critical perspectives on issues of "integration" and belonging within changing contexts of immigration. Each session highlighted new conceptual and empirical approaches that challenge conventional understandings and advance discussions on migration and social inclusion.
Other University of British Columbia Activity 2023-10-16 Other