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Introduction to Checking In with Prem Sooriyakumar
published: 04 Aug 2020
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Dr. Tsz-Ho Kwok in conversation with Prem Sooriyakumar
"We want to create these tools of design automation to help customization for everyone"
Dr. Tsz-Ho Kwok is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering at the Gina Cody School as well as a researcher at the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing. For this episode, Prem Sooriyakumar, Knowledge Broker from the Office of Research, sits down with Dr. Kwok to discuss his research, his interest in origami, and the diverse research directions he is exploring with his students.
published: 23 Apr 2021
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Aphrodite Salas with Prem Sooriyakumar
Aphrodite Salas is an Assistant Professor, in the department of Journalism. Her research engages with visual journalism, mobile journalism and experiential teaching and learning. With CTV Montreal, Aphrodite worked as a video journalist, assignment editor and line-up editor.
In this episode, she sits down with knowledge broker Prem Sooriyakumar to find out more about her process and current work to collaboratively document and share stories of Indigenous leadership and climate action.
published: 25 Jan 2021
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Maria Carolina Cambre with Prem Sooriyakumar
Maria Carolina Cambre is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education. Her work considers the digital politics of communication, the representation debate, critical policy analysis & critical visual sociology.
In this episode, she sits down with Prem Sooriyakumar, knowledge broker for the Office of Research to discuss her process and current research into the politics of the 'selfie'.
published: 25 Jan 2021
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TimeTraveller™ Episode 03
Curious about his own heritage, Hunter uses the TimeTraveller™ search functions and finds out about the Mohawk Crisis of 1990. Behind the barricades at the Treatment Centre he learns about the Warrior Society, the Tree of Peace and other teachings. Among the people staying there is a 6-year-old girl named Karahkwenhawi. Hunter protects her and her mother during the evacuation of the TC.
This episode commemorates the 20th anniversary of this terribly significant event in First Nations, Quebecois and Canadian history. In it, Hunter learns important aspects of Mohawk culture, and his connection to it, while also understanding the connections between Native people from across Turtle Island.
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Script, Direction, Camera, Editing
Skawennati
Voice of Hunter
Nicholas Fragnito
P...
published: 08 Jun 2011
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Interview with Skawennati and Jason Lewis: "Reformatted," A Virtual Exhibition in Second Life
Skawenati and Jason Lewis in discussion with Prem Sooriyakumar on the backstory behind the exhibition "Reformatted" taking place in the virtual world Second Life. You can watch a livestream of the virtual vernissage right here on our #Cu4thSpace page at 3 p.m. today, May 1st: facebook.com/CU4thSpace/live.
Co-founded and co-directed by Concordia professor Jason Edward Lewis and multi-disciplinary artist Skawennati, AbTeC (Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace) has been creating indigenously determined spaces on the Internet for years. In this moment of heightened virtual connection, AbTeC invites you to visit their island in the vast multi-player online world of Second Life to explore their inaugural gallery exhibition, “Reformatted.”
“Reformatted” features artwork by Sonny Assu, Rebecca...
published: 17 Jun 2021
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IDEX In South Africa: Community Initiatives To End Poverty
An introduction to IDEX and our work in South Africa.
published: 13 Sep 2009
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What is artificial intelligence?
Ask us anything about AI is a Concordia Digital Strategy initiative in collaboration with the university’s Office of Research with the goal of fostering a community conversation about Artificial Intelligence (AI). The conversation is structured by crowdsourcing a curated series of questions from the community and producing video responses to these from our faculty researchers.
In the first video, Concordia faculty researchers provide their responses to the question, “What is artificial intelligence?”
published: 09 Oct 2020
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Indigenous Tech — Skawennati, "World Re-Building"
World Re-Building: Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace and the Initiative for Indigenous Futures
with Skawennati
Artist & Co-Director of Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace
A History and Theory of New Media Lecture as part of the Indigenous Technologies initiative, co-sponsored by the Department of Art Practice.
Skawennati will present the artwork and ideas of the Indigenously-determined research/creation networks she has helped to found, lead and coordinate.
Skawennati makes art that addresses history, the future, and change from her perspective as an urban Kanien’kehá:ka woman and as a cyberpunk avatar. She creates machinimas (movies made in virtual environments) as well as still images, textiles and sculpture. Her work has been widely presented in both group exhibitions and solo sh...
published: 06 Nov 2020
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CLEOPATRA - Anik Khan || Bharathanatyam and Hip Hop Dance Cover ft. Veenix - Cynthiya - Anojan
Official Bharathanatyam and Hip Hop dance cover to Cleopatra by Anik Khan featuring Veenix, Cynthiya and Anojan.
Team Social Media Links:
Dancers:
@veen_ix
https://www.instagram.com/veen_ix/?hl=en
@cynthiyasri
https://www.instagram.com/cynthiyasri/
@anojans
https://www.instagram.com/_anojans/
Music: @anikkhan
https://www.instagram.com/anikkhan_/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJb10Z7ACjyhD-sY7OtdLZg
https://open.spotify.com/artist/23bSD5t38m4d6k8jtlZGDa
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/anik-khan/982635618
Bharathanatyam Choreography: @irudayadancecompany
https://www.instagram.com/irudayadancecompany/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-amx3GJxMMWo8F9svCvDxw
Hip Hop Choreography: @cynthiyasri
https://www.instagram.com/cynthiyasri/
Videography: @vinayagavideo
https://www.yout...
published: 10 Nov 2018
19:14
Dr. Tsz-Ho Kwok in conversation with Prem Sooriyakumar
"We want to create these tools of design automation to help customization for everyone"
Dr. Tsz-Ho Kwok is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical, Industrial and...
"We want to create these tools of design automation to help customization for everyone"
Dr. Tsz-Ho Kwok is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering at the Gina Cody School as well as a researcher at the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing. For this episode, Prem Sooriyakumar, Knowledge Broker from the Office of Research, sits down with Dr. Kwok to discuss his research, his interest in origami, and the diverse research directions he is exploring with his students.
https://wn.com/Dr._Tsz_Ho_Kwok_In_Conversation_With_Prem_Sooriyakumar
"We want to create these tools of design automation to help customization for everyone"
Dr. Tsz-Ho Kwok is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering at the Gina Cody School as well as a researcher at the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing. For this episode, Prem Sooriyakumar, Knowledge Broker from the Office of Research, sits down with Dr. Kwok to discuss his research, his interest in origami, and the diverse research directions he is exploring with his students.
- published: 23 Apr 2021
- views: 15
22:28
Aphrodite Salas with Prem Sooriyakumar
Aphrodite Salas is an Assistant Professor, in the department of Journalism. Her research engages with visual journalism, mobile journalism and experiential teac...
Aphrodite Salas is an Assistant Professor, in the department of Journalism. Her research engages with visual journalism, mobile journalism and experiential teaching and learning. With CTV Montreal, Aphrodite worked as a video journalist, assignment editor and line-up editor.
In this episode, she sits down with knowledge broker Prem Sooriyakumar to find out more about her process and current work to collaboratively document and share stories of Indigenous leadership and climate action.
https://wn.com/Aphrodite_Salas_With_Prem_Sooriyakumar
Aphrodite Salas is an Assistant Professor, in the department of Journalism. Her research engages with visual journalism, mobile journalism and experiential teaching and learning. With CTV Montreal, Aphrodite worked as a video journalist, assignment editor and line-up editor.
In this episode, she sits down with knowledge broker Prem Sooriyakumar to find out more about her process and current work to collaboratively document and share stories of Indigenous leadership and climate action.
- published: 25 Jan 2021
- views: 20
23:03
Maria Carolina Cambre with Prem Sooriyakumar
Maria Carolina Cambre is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education. Her work considers the digital politics of communication, the representation deb...
Maria Carolina Cambre is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education. Her work considers the digital politics of communication, the representation debate, critical policy analysis & critical visual sociology.
In this episode, she sits down with Prem Sooriyakumar, knowledge broker for the Office of Research to discuss her process and current research into the politics of the 'selfie'.
https://wn.com/Maria_Carolina_Cambre_With_Prem_Sooriyakumar
Maria Carolina Cambre is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education. Her work considers the digital politics of communication, the representation debate, critical policy analysis & critical visual sociology.
In this episode, she sits down with Prem Sooriyakumar, knowledge broker for the Office of Research to discuss her process and current research into the politics of the 'selfie'.
- published: 25 Jan 2021
- views: 51
9:09
TimeTraveller™ Episode 03
Curious about his own heritage, Hunter uses the TimeTraveller™ search functions and finds out about the Mohawk Crisis of 1990. Behind the barricades at the Tre...
Curious about his own heritage, Hunter uses the TimeTraveller™ search functions and finds out about the Mohawk Crisis of 1990. Behind the barricades at the Treatment Centre he learns about the Warrior Society, the Tree of Peace and other teachings. Among the people staying there is a 6-year-old girl named Karahkwenhawi. Hunter protects her and her mother during the evacuation of the TC.
This episode commemorates the 20th anniversary of this terribly significant event in First Nations, Quebecois and Canadian history. In it, Hunter learns important aspects of Mohawk culture, and his connection to it, while also understanding the connections between Native people from across Turtle Island.
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Script, Direction, Camera, Editing
Skawennati
Voice of Hunter
Nicholas Fragnito
Production Assistants
Angela Gabereau
Nancy-Elizabeth Townsend
Bea Parsons
Mohannad Al-Khatib
Charlotte Fisher
Sahar Homami
Sound Design
Shawn Mullen
Additional Voices
Bruno Nadeau
Tina Stacey
Hiio Kirby
Kaié:wate Jacobs
Betty Deer
Lance Delisle
Shawn Mullen
Music
Daybi
Additional Avatar Operators
Kathleen Dearhouse
Chris Morin
Nia:wen
Brenda Fragnito
Ellen Gabriel
Bradlee Larocque
Prem Sooriyakumar
Filmed on location in Second Life at
AbTeC Island
(59, 115, 35)
An Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace Project
www.AbTeC.org
With Generous Funding from
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Fonds de recherche sur la société et la culture
Hexagram Research Institute
Canada Council for the Arts
Concordia University
Produced by Obx Labs
Executive Producer
Jason E. Lewis
https://wn.com/Timetraveller™_Episode_03
Curious about his own heritage, Hunter uses the TimeTraveller™ search functions and finds out about the Mohawk Crisis of 1990. Behind the barricades at the Treatment Centre he learns about the Warrior Society, the Tree of Peace and other teachings. Among the people staying there is a 6-year-old girl named Karahkwenhawi. Hunter protects her and her mother during the evacuation of the TC.
This episode commemorates the 20th anniversary of this terribly significant event in First Nations, Quebecois and Canadian history. In it, Hunter learns important aspects of Mohawk culture, and his connection to it, while also understanding the connections between Native people from across Turtle Island.
--
Script, Direction, Camera, Editing
Skawennati
Voice of Hunter
Nicholas Fragnito
Production Assistants
Angela Gabereau
Nancy-Elizabeth Townsend
Bea Parsons
Mohannad Al-Khatib
Charlotte Fisher
Sahar Homami
Sound Design
Shawn Mullen
Additional Voices
Bruno Nadeau
Tina Stacey
Hiio Kirby
Kaié:wate Jacobs
Betty Deer
Lance Delisle
Shawn Mullen
Music
Daybi
Additional Avatar Operators
Kathleen Dearhouse
Chris Morin
Nia:wen
Brenda Fragnito
Ellen Gabriel
Bradlee Larocque
Prem Sooriyakumar
Filmed on location in Second Life at
AbTeC Island
(59, 115, 35)
An Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace Project
www.AbTeC.org
With Generous Funding from
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Fonds de recherche sur la société et la culture
Hexagram Research Institute
Canada Council for the Arts
Concordia University
Produced by Obx Labs
Executive Producer
Jason E. Lewis
- published: 08 Jun 2011
- views: 672
20:00
Interview with Skawennati and Jason Lewis: "Reformatted," A Virtual Exhibition in Second Life
Skawenati and Jason Lewis in discussion with Prem Sooriyakumar on the backstory behind the exhibition "Reformatted" taking place in the virtual world Second Lif...
Skawenati and Jason Lewis in discussion with Prem Sooriyakumar on the backstory behind the exhibition "Reformatted" taking place in the virtual world Second Life. You can watch a livestream of the virtual vernissage right here on our #Cu4thSpace page at 3 p.m. today, May 1st: facebook.com/CU4thSpace/live.
Co-founded and co-directed by Concordia professor Jason Edward Lewis and multi-disciplinary artist Skawennati, AbTeC (Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace) has been creating indigenously determined spaces on the Internet for years. In this moment of heightened virtual connection, AbTeC invites you to visit their island in the vast multi-player online world of Second Life to explore their inaugural gallery exhibition, “Reformatted.”
“Reformatted” features artwork by Sonny Assu, Rebecca Belmore, Richard Bell, Scott Benesiinaabandan, Hannah Claus, David Garneau, Maria Hupfield, Jason Edward Lewis, Peter Morin, Nadia Myre, and Skawennati. The exhibited works, never intended for a virtual world, are newly presented as reformatted, digital versions of their original selves.
https://wn.com/Interview_With_Skawennati_And_Jason_Lewis_Reformatted,_A_Virtual_Exhibition_In_Second_Life
Skawenati and Jason Lewis in discussion with Prem Sooriyakumar on the backstory behind the exhibition "Reformatted" taking place in the virtual world Second Life. You can watch a livestream of the virtual vernissage right here on our #Cu4thSpace page at 3 p.m. today, May 1st: facebook.com/CU4thSpace/live.
Co-founded and co-directed by Concordia professor Jason Edward Lewis and multi-disciplinary artist Skawennati, AbTeC (Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace) has been creating indigenously determined spaces on the Internet for years. In this moment of heightened virtual connection, AbTeC invites you to visit their island in the vast multi-player online world of Second Life to explore their inaugural gallery exhibition, “Reformatted.”
“Reformatted” features artwork by Sonny Assu, Rebecca Belmore, Richard Bell, Scott Benesiinaabandan, Hannah Claus, David Garneau, Maria Hupfield, Jason Edward Lewis, Peter Morin, Nadia Myre, and Skawennati. The exhibited works, never intended for a virtual world, are newly presented as reformatted, digital versions of their original selves.
- published: 17 Jun 2021
- views: 7
4:36
What is artificial intelligence?
Ask us anything about AI is a Concordia Digital Strategy initiative in collaboration with the university’s Office of Research with the goal of fostering a commu...
Ask us anything about AI is a Concordia Digital Strategy initiative in collaboration with the university’s Office of Research with the goal of fostering a community conversation about Artificial Intelligence (AI). The conversation is structured by crowdsourcing a curated series of questions from the community and producing video responses to these from our faculty researchers.
In the first video, Concordia faculty researchers provide their responses to the question, “What is artificial intelligence?”
https://wn.com/What_Is_Artificial_Intelligence
Ask us anything about AI is a Concordia Digital Strategy initiative in collaboration with the university’s Office of Research with the goal of fostering a community conversation about Artificial Intelligence (AI). The conversation is structured by crowdsourcing a curated series of questions from the community and producing video responses to these from our faculty researchers.
In the first video, Concordia faculty researchers provide their responses to the question, “What is artificial intelligence?”
- published: 09 Oct 2020
- views: 425
1:33:23
Indigenous Tech — Skawennati, "World Re-Building"
World Re-Building: Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace and the Initiative for Indigenous Futures
with Skawennati
Artist & Co-Director of Aboriginal Territories...
World Re-Building: Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace and the Initiative for Indigenous Futures
with Skawennati
Artist & Co-Director of Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace
A History and Theory of New Media Lecture as part of the Indigenous Technologies initiative, co-sponsored by the Department of Art Practice.
Skawennati will present the artwork and ideas of the Indigenously-determined research/creation networks she has helped to found, lead and coordinate.
Skawennati makes art that addresses history, the future, and change from her perspective as an urban Kanien’kehá:ka woman and as a cyberpunk avatar. She creates machinimas (movies made in virtual environments) as well as still images, textiles and sculpture. Her work has been widely presented in both group exhibitions and solo shows and is included in public and private collections, such as the National Gallery of Canada and the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal.
Indigenous Technologies at BCNM: http://bcnm.berkeley.edu/resources/3997/indigenous-technologies
Indigenous Technologies Reading List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iGAMyOc4Bpz_TwXBOPofyU9opB92SNym5IxApeYxOJs/edit
https://wn.com/Indigenous_Tech_—_Skawennati,_World_Re_Building
World Re-Building: Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace and the Initiative for Indigenous Futures
with Skawennati
Artist & Co-Director of Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace
A History and Theory of New Media Lecture as part of the Indigenous Technologies initiative, co-sponsored by the Department of Art Practice.
Skawennati will present the artwork and ideas of the Indigenously-determined research/creation networks she has helped to found, lead and coordinate.
Skawennati makes art that addresses history, the future, and change from her perspective as an urban Kanien’kehá:ka woman and as a cyberpunk avatar. She creates machinimas (movies made in virtual environments) as well as still images, textiles and sculpture. Her work has been widely presented in both group exhibitions and solo shows and is included in public and private collections, such as the National Gallery of Canada and the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal.
Indigenous Technologies at BCNM: http://bcnm.berkeley.edu/resources/3997/indigenous-technologies
Indigenous Technologies Reading List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iGAMyOc4Bpz_TwXBOPofyU9opB92SNym5IxApeYxOJs/edit
- published: 06 Nov 2020
- views: 621
2:05
CLEOPATRA - Anik Khan || Bharathanatyam and Hip Hop Dance Cover ft. Veenix - Cynthiya - Anojan
Official Bharathanatyam and Hip Hop dance cover to Cleopatra by Anik Khan featuring Veenix, Cynthiya and Anojan.
Team Social Media Links:
Dancers:
@veen_ix...
Official Bharathanatyam and Hip Hop dance cover to Cleopatra by Anik Khan featuring Veenix, Cynthiya and Anojan.
Team Social Media Links:
Dancers:
@veen_ix
https://www.instagram.com/veen_ix/?hl=en
@cynthiyasri
https://www.instagram.com/cynthiyasri/
@anojans
https://www.instagram.com/_anojans/
Music: @anikkhan
https://www.instagram.com/anikkhan_/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJb10Z7ACjyhD-sY7OtdLZg
https://open.spotify.com/artist/23bSD5t38m4d6k8jtlZGDa
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/anik-khan/982635618
Bharathanatyam Choreography: @irudayadancecompany
https://www.instagram.com/irudayadancecompany/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-amx3GJxMMWo8F9svCvDxw
Hip Hop Choreography: @cynthiyasri
https://www.instagram.com/cynthiyasri/
Videography: @vinayagavideo
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZxHtDFSVBgFz4DQw8-IzA
https://www.instagram.com/vinayagavideo/
Photography: @sincerely_shutterbug
https://www.instagram.com/sincerely_shutterbug/
Makeup for Veenix & Anojan: @belleetmuah
https://www.instagram.com/belleetmuah/
Makeup for Cynthiya: @muaxsureka
https://www.instagram.com/muaxsureka/
Jewellery: @empresslook
https://www.instagram.com/empresslook/
Manager: Nirusha Mahendram
Assistant Manager: Meera Sooriyakumar
Extra Assistance: Samantha Prem
Special Thanks To: @shayki_j
https://www.instagram.com/shayki_j/
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2wcoFYrJGo
https://wn.com/Cleopatra_Anik_Khan_||_Bharathanatyam_And_Hip_Hop_Dance_Cover_Ft._Veenix_Cynthiya_Anojan
Official Bharathanatyam and Hip Hop dance cover to Cleopatra by Anik Khan featuring Veenix, Cynthiya and Anojan.
Team Social Media Links:
Dancers:
@veen_ix
https://www.instagram.com/veen_ix/?hl=en
@cynthiyasri
https://www.instagram.com/cynthiyasri/
@anojans
https://www.instagram.com/_anojans/
Music: @anikkhan
https://www.instagram.com/anikkhan_/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJb10Z7ACjyhD-sY7OtdLZg
https://open.spotify.com/artist/23bSD5t38m4d6k8jtlZGDa
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/anik-khan/982635618
Bharathanatyam Choreography: @irudayadancecompany
https://www.instagram.com/irudayadancecompany/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-amx3GJxMMWo8F9svCvDxw
Hip Hop Choreography: @cynthiyasri
https://www.instagram.com/cynthiyasri/
Videography: @vinayagavideo
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvZxHtDFSVBgFz4DQw8-IzA
https://www.instagram.com/vinayagavideo/
Photography: @sincerely_shutterbug
https://www.instagram.com/sincerely_shutterbug/
Makeup for Veenix & Anojan: @belleetmuah
https://www.instagram.com/belleetmuah/
Makeup for Cynthiya: @muaxsureka
https://www.instagram.com/muaxsureka/
Jewellery: @empresslook
https://www.instagram.com/empresslook/
Manager: Nirusha Mahendram
Assistant Manager: Meera Sooriyakumar
Extra Assistance: Samantha Prem
Special Thanks To: @shayki_j
https://www.instagram.com/shayki_j/
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2wcoFYrJGo
- published: 10 Nov 2018
- views: 2073