Social Events

Icebreaker Soirée, June 1

Our joint meeting gets off to a bang with an icebreaker reception on June 1 at 6 pm at Tabaret Hall.  Enjoy drinks and nibbles while we mingle between the beautiful former chapel, the rotunda, and a party tent on the expansive lawn.

Included in conference registration fee (Cost for guests $20 before taxes)

Society Mixers, June 2 and 3

The Canadian Museum of Nature's newly renovated Victoria Memorial Building will host two receptions: SPNHC on the evening of June 2 and CBA/ABC on June 3.  We will be treated to behind the scenes tours and a slide show describing the extensive structural renovation of this heritage stone building.  Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Included in conference registration fee (Cost for guests $30 before taxes)

SPNHC Banquet, June 3

Back to the University of Ottawa, this time in the Cafeteria of the Jock Turcot University Centre, we will have our annual banquet, which will include a silent auction, some very special recognitions for the 25th Anniversary, and of course dancing, a tradition which started at our Ottawa meeting in 1991.

Not included in conference registration fee (Cost: $73 [Non-Student]; $50 [Student]; both before taxes)

CBA Banquet, June 4

Also at the Cafeteria of the Jock Turcot University Centre of the University of Ottawa, we will finish off the week with an awards ceremony and banquet, followed by music and dancing.

Dinner Lecture: 

Dr. Nancy Turner, University of Victoria

Lucille Clifton’s Feasts: Reflections on Biocultural Diversity in Western Canada

Not included in conference registration fee (Cost: $73 [Non-Student]; $50 [Student]; both before taxes)