NU Gender and Social Justice
Kadoorie
Animal Rites Study Tour
May 29-June 29, 2014
Information Session
November 15, 2013
North Bay, ON
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AGENDA
Welcome and Agenda
(Karen Strang)
Overview of the course in Hong Kong
Renshaw)
Overview of what to expect at Kadoorie
(Dr.
COSTS: accommodation + flight + additional costs
Key dates
Application process
(Karen Strang)
Selection process
(Dr. Renshaw)
Contacts and web links
Questions
International Initiatives Office
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Dr. Sal Renshaw
Chair 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 Garden
and this 1 month trip to Hong Kong
May 29-June 29, 2014
International Initiatives Office
www.nipissingu.ca/international
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
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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 Rehabilitation 2. Endangered Species Conservation
Projects 3. Specialist Wildlife/Ecological Advisory Services 4. Offering a Unique
Educational Experience (Live Displays)
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Wildlife Rescue and Conservation
and Endangered Species
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Where you will be staying
The University of Hong Kong - Kadoorie Centre
http://www.cedars.hku.hk/hkukc/indexin.htm
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Double-rooms accommodations
Air conditioned
Shared shower and toilet facilities
Common dining area for meals
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Hong Kong University Kadoorie Centre
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Hong Kong University Kadoorie Centre
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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
---------------------Opportunity to develop intercultural competencies that lend towards you becoming
“Citizens of the World”
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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)
International Initiatives Office
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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)
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ADDITIONAL COSTS:
(CAD funds unless otherwise noted)
Guardme Completely Canada (mandatory)
- 32 day trip
- Emergency Health Care & Trip Cancellation Insurance
& Baggage Claim
Inoculations and medication - range from
$115.00
$40-$300
Transportation to and from Pearson
International Airport in Toronto
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Miscellaneous / Personal Expenses
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Hong Kong: entry visa
International Initiatives Office
$tbc
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On-line Application (“My International”)
Step 1: Access the “My International” application/database
https://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 karens@nipissingu.ca to confirm you have
submitted your on-line application.
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Completing Your Academic Information
Section 3
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Selecting Your Destination Choice
Section 4
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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 setting
and team building relations
• Also taken into consideration will be your academic grades, and pre-requisite course.
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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 karens@nipissingu.ca 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
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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)
2014
Jan 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
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Referrals for Questions / Web links
Faculty Facilitator leading the trip &
Detailed Questions about the trip:
- Dr. Sal Renshaw ext 4427 salr@nipissingu.ca
On-line Application, Health & Risk Management, Insurance, Payments etc.
- Karen Strang ext. 4105 karens@nipissingu.ca (F308B)
APPLICATION
https://myinternational.nipissingu.ca/myinternational
Use your WebAdvisor login and password
Apply under the Study Tour/Research Abroad section
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