NU Gender and Social Justice Kadoorie Animal Rites Study Tour May 29-June 29, 2014

International Initiatives Office www.nipissingu.ca/international

NU Gender and Social Justice

KadoorieAnimal Rites Study Tour

May 29-June 29, 2014

Information Session November 15, 2013

North Bay, ON


AGENDA

Welcome and Agenda (Karen Strang)

Overview of the course in Hong Kong (Dr. Renshaw)Overview of what to expect at Kadoorie

COSTS: accommodation + flight + additional costs (Karen Strang)Key dates Application process

Selection process (Dr. Renshaw)

Contacts and web links

Questions


Dr. Sal RenshawChair of the Gender Equality & Social Justice / Religions and Cultures

Overview of Course GEND 3057 Selected Topics "Kadoorie Hong Kong Placement”

Overview of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Gardenand this 1 month trip to Hong KongMay 29-June 29, 2014


GEND 3057 Selected Topics "Kadoorie Hong Kong Placement”

-3-credit course-taught by Dr. Renshaw at the Kadoorie Centre in Hong Kong

Course Description: -experience hands-on wildlife conservation efforts in a Non-Western context

-exposed to local and indigenous animal conservation projects & international trafficking of exotic species

-explore “saving” animals: advocacy, protection, power, political issues, legal and ethical challenges of activism, differing cultural perspectives

-present developing research to staff of Kadoorie and SPCA

-exchange knowledge with Hong Kong U and Nipissing U students

-a “real world” experience


DESTINATION

Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG):http://www.kfbg.org/kfb/text2image2.xml?fid=163

-over 148 hectares of land on the northern slopes and foothills of Hong Kong's highest mountain - Tai Mo Shan.-established in 1956 to provide agricultural aid to farmers in need of support to help them lead independent lives.-today, promoting the conservation of biodiversity in Hong Kong and South China, sustainable agriculture and creative nature education

Fauna Conservation Department Focus:1. Wild Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation2. Endangered Species Conservation Projects3. Specialist Wildlife/Ecological Advisory Services4. Offering a Unique Educational Experience (Live Displays)

http://www.kfbg.org/kfb/text2image2.xml?fid=163

Wildlife Rescue and Conservation and Endangered Species


Where you will be staying

The University of Hong Kong - Kadoorie Centrehttp://www.cedars.hku.hk/hkukc/indexin.htm

• Double-rooms accommodations

• Air conditioned

• Shared shower and toilet facilities

• Common dining area for meals


Hong Kong University Kadoorie Centre



An Opportunity and a Privilege

Self Selection: Is this right for me?

-does it align with my future career goals?-how does this opportunity relate to my interests beliefs and convictions?-volunteering with purpose … working with an NGO-resiliency – physical, mental and emotional

hiking, extreme tropical environment, animals,different foods, early mornings, varying temperatures, rain

-team/group work and living and travel conditions

Ambassadorship -Representing your local community, North Bay, Nipissing U, Ontario and Canada -Dress codes, behaviour, attitude, collaborative and experiential approach to learning -Must adhere to Kadoorie guidelines for programming and in-country interaction

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Opportunity to develop intercultural competencies that lend towards you becoming “Citizens of the World”


NU Risk Management Protocol-Requires documents: Waiver of Liability, Participation Agreement, Medical Disclosure and Treatment -Risk Assessment and Emergency Planning form-DFATD travel advisories, and Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA)-Guardme Completely Canada Emergency Health insurance (+trip cancellation, baggage)

Health -Kadoorie Application Documents, Waiver and Medical History forms-North Bay & Parry Sound District Health Unit -inoculations and medications obtained from March onwards, + prescriptions

Payments - Your flights and Kadoorie costs will be made in 2 or 3 payments to Nipissing University Student Finance Department (in person via cash, cheque or debit card, or on-line automatic bank payment- Additional costs paid at time of purchase: e.g. transportation to and from Toronto airport, Chinese visa obtained in advance, and insurance once flight tickets are purchased (as instructed by NU)


COSTS:

KADOORIE - HONG KONG approx. $2000.00 CAD (tbc)

-Based at: (these details are yet to be finalized)

– Hong Kong University Kadoorie Centre--Accommodation – double room accommodation -Food (3 meals, snacks, beverages including bottled water); -24 hour security-Kadoorie Facilitators -Pre- and post-trip coordination, development of leadership and social issues curricula and in-country program setup

-Plus flight costs ($1900 approx., subject to change until tickets issued)


ADDITIONAL COSTS: (CAD funds unless otherwise noted)

Guardme Completely Canada (mandatory)- 32 day trip $115.00- Emergency Health Care & Trip Cancellation Insurance & Baggage Claim

Inoculations and medication - range from $40-$300

Transportation to and from Pearson ? International Airport in Toronto

Miscellaneous / Personal Expenses ?

Hong Kong: entry visa $tbc


On-line Application (“My International”)

Step 1: Access the “My International” application/databasehttps://myinternational.nipissingu.ca/myinternational

Use your WebAdvisor Username and Password

Click Create a New Application

Step 2: Fill out the following online application sections and submit online by 4:00pm, November 22, 2013

• Section 1: Personal Information• Section 2: Resume • Section 3: Academic Information • Section 4: Education Abroad Program Type (Study Tour/Research Abroad)• Section 5: Motivation • Section 6: Language Requirements (N/A) • Section 7: Reference Letters (N/A)• Section 8: Declaration

Step 3: Email Karen Strang [email protected] to confirm you have submitted your on-line application.

Completing Your Academic InformationSection 3


Selecting Your Destination ChoiceSection 4



SELECTION PROCESS

Selection Committee will …

• Review of the on-line applications (Motivation section 5)

• They will consider: - your motivation for choosing this opportunity - how this experience can be beneficial for you - personally, academically and professionally

- aspects of your resiliency, considering the challenges of living and volunteering in this settingand team building relations

• Also taken into consideration will be your academic grades, and pre-requisite course.


KEY DATES – for application process

Nov 15 - application available for completion on-line at www.nipissingu.ca/international

Nov 22 - submit on-line application by 4:00 PM AND email Karen Strang at [email protected] confirming that you have submitted an on-line application for Kadoori – Hong Kong

Nov 27 - nominated students will be notified via email

Nov 29 - nominated students must accept nomination by 4:00 PM

KEY DATES – for selected students Dec 2 - confirmed student groups meet with Faculty Facilitator, Sal Renshaw

- submit your passport photo page (must be identifiable)

Dec 6 - deposit of $500 CAD per person for flights to Hong Kong (tbc)(payment to Nipissing University Student Finance Department may be made in person via cash, cheque or debit card, or on-line automatic bank payment)

2014Jan 6 - remaining balance of flight & trip fees (tbc, possibly become 2 payments)

(same payment options as noted above)

Mar 7 - attend compulsory Pre-departure Session with Immunization Information

Mar 7 - begin process of required inoculations specific to your destination (completed by April 30th)

Mar 31 - submit all required documents to Sal Renshaw



Referrals for Questions / Web links

Faculty Facilitator leading the trip &Detailed Questions about the trip:

- Dr. Sal Renshaw ext 4427 [email protected]

On-line Application, Health & Risk Management, Insurance, Payments etc.- Karen Strang ext. 4105 [email protected] (F308B)

APPLICATIONhttps://myinternational.nipissingu.ca/myinternational

Use your WebAdvisor login and passwordApply under the Study Tour/Research Abroad section

NU Gender and Social Justice Kadoorie Animal Rites Study Tour May 29-June 29, 2014

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