About the symposium
The CINE Student Symposium is an annual initiative that amplifies student-led research conducted at the Centre for Indigenous Peoples’ Nutrition and Environment, fostering engagement between the McGill community and Indigenous Partners.
The symposium creates opportunities for learning, reflection, and dialogue around Indigenous Peoples’ food systems, environmental health, food sovereignty, and sustainability.
What to Expect
Join us on September 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Faculty Lounge (MS2-022), Macdonald Campus for a day of student research, conversation, and community. The symposium will feature
- 3-minute student presentations, interactive Q&A sessions
- Research posters and networking opportunities
- A food-sharing activity featuring local traditional foods.
Come learn about Indigenous peoples’ food systems and connect with others
Register
Submit your abstract
We invite graduate and undergraduate students to present their research projects. Whether your work explores Indigenous Peoples’ food systems, public health, environmental health, Indigenous methodologies, or food sovereignty. Participate and compete for a chance to win one of four $100 gift cards to local Montréal markets.
Volunteer with us
Be part of the CINE Student Symposium and help make the event a success! Roles include setup, registration, panel support, refreshments, photography, and cleanup.
This event was funded by the Sustainability Projects Fund
The Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) mandate is to build a culture of sustainability on McGill campuses through the development and seed-funding of interdisciplinary projects. It creates opportunities for the McGill community to actively engage in sustainability initiatives on campus, empowering individuals to be change agents in their own studying and work environment.
Valued at $1 million annually, the SPF is the largest fund of its kind in Canada. Since 2010, more than $13 million has been allocated toward over 400 projects
