Local master carver and artist Charles Elliott is creating a unique podium for the University of Victoria to mark Congress 2013, more than 20 years after he similarly carved a totem pole for the campus when UVic last hosted this prestigious gathering.

A new graphic novel created by the University of Victoria’s Indigenous Law Research Clinic and drawing on work with seven different legal orders across Canada will help empower Indigenous communities as well as educate and engage legal practitioners about the complexity and legitimacy of Indigenous law.

A software app developed by CanAssist at the University of Victoria called CanPlan, helps people with memory and other cognitive challenges to complete virtually any task or activity independently.

Congress 2013, a world-class event hosted by the University of Victoria from June 1 to 8 will give community members a chance to rub shoulders with leading academics and hear the insights of renowned scholars and public figures.