Francine Saillant facts for kids
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Francine Saillant
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| Born | 1953 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Awards | Royal Society of Canada |
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| Alma mater | McGill University |
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| Institutions | Laval University |
| Main interests | anthropologist |
| Notable works | Anthropologie et sociétés |
Francine Saillant (born in 1953) is a Canadian anthropologist and a smart thinker. An anthropologist studies people, their cultures, and societies. They look at how people live, what they believe, and how they interact.
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Her Journey as an Anthropologist
Francine Saillant earned her Ph.D. degree from McGill University in 1987. A Ph.D. is the highest university degree you can get. Since 1996, she has been a professor at Laval University. She teaches in the Department of Anthropology there.
She also leads a special research center. It is called the Centre interuniversitaire sur les lettres, les arts et les traditions. This center studies different cultures, arts, and traditions. For over ten years, Francine Saillant also guided a journal. This journal is called Anthropologie et sociétés. It publishes articles about anthropology.
In 2008, she became a member of the Royal Society of Canada. This is a group of Canada's most important scholars and artists. In 2013, she helped lead a big meeting. It was for the Association francophone pour le savoir. This group helps share knowledge in French.
Books and Writings
Francine Saillant has written many books and articles. These writings cover different topics in anthropology. She often writes about health, social issues, and how cultures change. Her work helps us understand people better.
Films and Documentaries
Francine Saillant has also helped create several documentary films. These films explore cultural topics. They share stories and insights from her research.
- 2010 Les voix Zumbi (with Alexandrine Boudreault-Fournier), a 15-minute film.
- 2009 Vie et mort dans le candomblé (with Pedro Simonard), a 75-minute film.
- 2009 Le navire négrier (with Pedro Simonard), a 45-minute film.
- 2009 Axé Dignité (with Pedro Simonard), a 52-minute film.
- 2007 Buscapé. Un espace pour tous (with Patrick Fougeyrollas and Merdad Hage), a 20-minute film.
Recognitions and Awards
Francine Saillant has received several awards for her work. These awards recognize her important contributions.
- 2008: She became a member of the Société royale du Canada.
- 1996: She won the Laura-Jamienson Prize. This award is from the Canadian Research Institute for Women.
- 1988: She received an award from the Association of Canadian Publishers.
