The Ainu and Indigenous Studies Center at Hokkaido University will be holding a "2026 Public Lecture Series (3 sessions in total)".
This course requires advance registration and can be taken at the Hokkaido University venue or online (Zoom). (It is also possible to take just one session.)
We look forward to your participation.
[1st] October 24, 2026 (Sat) 13:00-14:30 (Doors open 12:30)
Theme: Mental Health of Minority Students: Focusing on the Daily Lives of Koreans and Ainu in Japan
Lecturer: Park Hee-sa (Korean Counseling & Community Center in Japan)
[2nd] November 19, 2026 (Thursday) 18:30-20:00 (Doors open 18:00)
Theme: North American Archaeology and Indigenous Peoples: From Historical Background to the Present
Lecturer: Yu Hirasawa, Associate Professor (Center for Ainu and Indigenous Studies, Hokkaido University)
[3rd] Wednesday, December 23, 2026 18:30-20:00 (doors open 18:00)
Theme: Unconscious Violence: Yamatochu, Wajin Privilege and "Japanese"
Lecturer: Hatsumi Kinjo
[Event Overview]
- Dates: October 24th (Saturday), November 19th (Thursday), December 23rd (Wednesday), 2026
- Format: In-person (Hokkaido University) or online (Zoom)
- Venue: 1st floor Conference Hall Hokkaido University
- Participation fee: Free (advance registration required)
- Capacity: Hokkaido University venue: 50 people per session / Online: 200 people per session (first-come, first-served)
■Application Deadline
First round (October 24): Until Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Second session (November 19th) and third session (December 23rd): Up to 3 days before each event date.
For details on how to apply, please see here. *This will take you to the Hokkaido University Ainu and Indigenous Studies Center website.
