Surfacing: Chinese Caribbean Intellectual Thought and Creative Practice is an international symposium bringing together scholars, artists, creative writers, and curators working at the intersection of China and the Caribbean.
The symposium comprises a keynote lecture by Trinidadian historian Dr. Walton Look Lai in conversation with Dr. Kathleen López. It also features inter-generational panels addressing Chinese Caribbean history, literature, visual culture and futures. Presenters are based in China, the Greater Caribbean (from Central America to the Guyanas), and their diasporas.
This event is organised by the Chinese Caribbean Studies Network, a group of scholars and creatives based in Canada, US, UK and the Caribbean. It is hosted by OCAD University in collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University, Emory University, Bentley University, University of Toronto, University of Virginia and York University.
Location: OCAD University, 115 McCaul Street, second floor. Subway: St. Patrick Station (the venue is wheelchair accessible)
Cost: Free
Contact: chinesecaribbeanstudiesnetwork@proton.me
Thank you for your interest in attending Surfacing: Chinese Caribbean Intellectual Thought and Creative Practice. At this time, participation for October 16 and October 17, is currently full. Please join the waitlist by completing the form below and selecting "WAITLIST: October 16" and/or "WAITLIST: October 17", and we will contact you by October 8, 2025. 