Start Date: December 1, 2026
From 18:30 to 20:30
Address
The Belmont restaurant and café, One Market, 1 Market St., Brantford
Details
What challenges are facing democracy today, and what can be done to protect its future? Wilfrid Laurier University Professor James Cairns will tackle these questions in his talk, “How to Fix the Democratic Crisis,” examining threats from ongoing conflicts to disruptive technologies, and considering possible paths forward.
The public talk will be followed by a pop culture trivia competition, with prizes for top performers. Individuals and teams are welcome, and complimentary snacks will be provided.
Cairns has taught at Laurier’s Brantford campus since 2009 and is chair of the Department of Indigenous Studies, Law and Social Justice. He is the author of several books on politics and culture, including In Crisis, On Crisis: Essays in Troubled Times (2025).
Hawk Talk and Trivia is Laurier’s free community lecture series that brings research and ideas to the public through engaging talks and opportunities for conversation and connection.
Register in advance for a free ticket. Space is limited.
