Join us for a discussion of Nepal’s experiences with relief and reconstruction after the devastating earthquakes of April and May 2015. Speakers will give brief presentations highlighting economic, engineering, linguistic and socio-political dimensions of earthquake response in Nepal, with a focus on Vancouver-linked initiatives.
Moderator
Dr Tsering Shakya, Institute of Asian Research, UBC
Speakers
Dr Bishnu Pandey, Civil Engineering, BCIT
Dr Sara Shneiderman, Anthropology and the Institute of Asian Research, UBC
Dr Ratna Shrestha, Economics, UBC, and Board Member of the Nepali Heritage Charity Foundation (NHCF)
Dr Mark Turin, Anthropology and First Nations and Endangered Languages Program (Chair), UBC
Followed by discussion and dialogue: Open floor. All are welcome
UBC Nepali Students Association will be selling homemade momos (Nepali dumplings) as a fundraiser for ongoing efforts in Nepal after the discussion.
To RSVP, please visit here.
Sponsor: Centre for India and South Asia Research
By: Professor Sara Shneiderman, Anthropology and Institute of Asian Research
Type: Event
