Federation for Humanities Mini Bid Book

Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences 2021 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences Edmonton Bid Package

We wish to acknowledge that we are located within Treaty 6 territory and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional home for many Indigenous Peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Dene, Saulteaux, Anishinaabe, Inuit and many others whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community.

CONFERENCE SERVICES

Our Conference Services team can be your point of contact for everything and anything Edmonton. They’ll introduce you to the city’s best vendors, find unique off-site venues for your delegates, help you with pre- and post-planning, and—here’s the best part— introduce you to all the incredible Edmon- tonians that can take your conference to a whole new level.

A CONFERENCE IS A CONFERENCE IS A CONFERENCE UNTIL YOU HOST IT HERE .

IGNITE FESTIVAL 2015, EDMONTON CONVENTION CENTRE | PHOTO BY AMPERSAND GREY

VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES

VIRTUAL EVENTS Above Average Drinks – A brand new customizable experience with local cocktails and storytelling. Commonwealth Walkway – Explore the Commonwealth Walkway with the help of an interactive app and embark on the Quest for the Golden Key! Edmonton Queer History App – This App focuses on key Edmonton locations to tell the story of how queer rights have changed in the city from the past to the present day. Escape City Remote Adventures - Join your family and friends in a Zoom meeting room and our game hosts will stream a live video of the physical escape room - solve puzzles and escape before time runs out. Food B ike T our – Now offering a new way to experience and support local restaurants through their Local Chef ’s Kit Boxes and Local Chef ’s Cocktail Kit Boxes. Get Cooking – Join a live and interactive online Cooking Class featuring two Chef instructors teaching from the i r Studio Kitchen. Lucy Darling – Lucy’s shows are a wonderful mix of playful improvisational comedy, hilarious witty writing, and impossible magical feats.

Mystery Towns Clue Solving Adventures – A clue- solving adventure that transforms Edmonton into a real-life puzzle board! Pei Pei Chei Ow – Pei Pei Chei Ow caters a variety of seasonally inspired dishes and elaborate dinners that tell a story . Working with wild meats, traditional & post-colonial ingredients, they show Indigenous ways of cooking outdoors and in the kitchen. Rapid Fire Theatre – Improv and sketch comedy at Edmonton’s longest-running improv comedy company. ReSkilled Life – Hands on Indigenous experiences such as traditional hide tanning, Metis beading, moccasin and mukluk making and cheese making. Story City – Explore Edmonton with these 4 immersive experiences. Only one thing is for certain, it’s your adventure. Tiffany Sparrow – A singer-songwriter who delivers her ambient, folk-pop original tunes ‘girl n guitar style’ blended with cover songs, supported by intriguing world music instruments.

For more information about these events and experiences or to book, please contact Laura Carter: lcarter@exploreedmonton.com