Nepal in Conversation: Protest and Pathways Forward

This event is presented by Nepal Cultural Society of BC (NCSBC), SFU David Lam Centre and UBC Himalaya Program.

Join us for Nepal in Conversation: Protest and Pathways Forward, a roundtable discussion on Nepal’s current unrest. The event will examine the roots of protest, its broader societal impacts and potential pathways forward. The discussion aims to foster critical engagement with contemporary issues by bringing together public dialogue and academic inquiry. Panelists will offer insights from diverse perspectives, while participants are encouraged to contribute through inclusive dialogue and exchange. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with experts and community voices while considering the challenges and possibilities that lie ahead for Nepal.

List of Speakers

Welcome remarks:

Shivaji Mukherjee, Associate Professor, Political Science, SFU

Moderators:

Pasang Sherpa, Assistant Professor, Lifeways in Indigenous Asia, UBC

Sara Shneiderman, Associate Professor, Anthropology and School of Public Policy & Global Affairs, UBC

Roundtable speakers:

Phurwa Dondrub Dolpopa, Assistant Professor, Geography, UBC

Sonuj Giri, Assistant District Government Attorney at District Government Attorney Office, Kathmandu, Currently MPPGA candidate at UBC

Rupak Shrestha, Assistant Professor, International Studies and Global Asia, SFU

Hem Raj Subedi, Professor, Conflict, Peace and Development Studies, Tribhuvan University, Nepal