Kachinland Studies Symposium 2017
War in Kachinland: History, Culture, Power, And Perspectives
You are cordially invited to the Kachinland Studies Symposium, which will be held from 24th to 25th April (9:30 AM to 4:30 PM) at the Kachin Theological College and Seminary (KTCS) Auditorium. Distinguished scholars will present their papers on the theme “War in Kachinland: History, Culture, Power, and Perspectives.” The Audience will have the opportunity to participate in the discussion through questions and comments. Refreshments and lunch will be served.
All members of the public are cordially invited. The event is free and open to all. Presentations will be in English with Burmese translation.
Monday 24th April-2017
Tuesday 25th April-2017
From 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
KTCS Auditorium, Nawng Nang, Myitkyina
Contact
Email: kachinlandrc@gmail.com
Mobile: 09781437639, 09780770462
Speakers
Dr. Mandy Sadan, Reader in the History of Southeast Asia, Associate Dean (Research)Faculty of Arts & Humanities, School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS), University of London
Dr. N Gan Tang Gun, Vice Principal Emeritus, Kachin Theological College and Seminary
Dan Seng Lawn, Director, Kachinland Research Centre, Humanity Institute
Maran Ja Htoi Pan, Associate Director, Kachinland Research Centre, Humanity Institute
Emily Hong, PhD Candidate at Cornell University, Feminist Anthropologist, Filmmaker & Co-founder of the Rhiza Collective
Jenny Hedstrom, PhD Candidate at the Gender, Peace, and Security Centre at Monash University
David Baulk, Myanmar Human Rights Specialist, Fortify Rights
Dr. Nang Zing Lu Awn, Principal, Mai Ja Yang College
Dr. Robert Farnan, Lecturer, Department of Social Science and Development, Chiang Mai University
Ms. Nang Htoi Rawng, MA Student, Department of Social Science and Development, Chiang Mai University
Francis Zau Tu, Human Rights and Legal Aid Centre, Humanity Institute
Thomas Nwawt Mung Dan, Director, Human Rights and Legal Aid Centre, Humanity Institute
Maji Yaw Htung, PhD Candidate, Human Rights and Peace Studies, Mahidol University
Steven Nwawt Naw Awng, General Secretary, Kachin Development Networking Group
Peace Talk Creation Group (PCG), Myitkyina
