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Photo courtesy of Julia Creet.
Free public screening followed by expert-led discussion on current issues of genetic genealogy.
Sun. 3 Feb 2019 (2:00PM-5:00PM)
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Come early, seating is limited. No reservations.
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Synopsis
Genealogy is arguably the largest historical enterprise in the world, and one of the largest data mining operations. Data Mining the Deceased takes a look at individual and industry stakes in the phenomenon of family history.
Facilitators
- Julia Creet: Director of Data Mining the Deceased and English Professor, York University.
- Françoise Baylis: Bioethicist & Philosopher, University Research Professor, ±«Óătv University.
- Darryl Leroux: Sogiologist of Indigeous DNA claims, Saint Mary's Unviersity.
Sponsors
- Officer of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
- OIPC - Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner, Nova Scotia
- Halifax Public Libraries
- NTE Impact Ethics
- ±«Óătv University
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