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Deindustrialization and the Politics of Our Time @deindustrialpol.bsky.social · 1h

In our October blog, Amber Ward reviews Netflix’s Toxic Town, a depiction of women’s response to the continued exploitation of residents in a deindustrialized English town.

Social Reproduction and Scandal in Netflix’s Toxic Town – Deindustrialization

Jodie Whittaker as Susan and Aimee Lou Wood as Tracey in Toxic Town. Photograph: Ben Blackall/Netflix via The Guardian

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Fred Burrill @fburrill.bsky.social · 1d

Won't someone think of the administrators. Silent majority really.

Clash Montréal @clashmtl.bsky.social · 1d

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In the last two years, we have seen protests on campus but have never been forced to enact such preventive measures.
That changed yesterday after two individuals were arrested following the disruption of a class and midterm exam. One of those arrested was later discovered to be in possession of a metal bar and several incendiary devices. Neither of these individuals are members of the Concordia community.
With hundreds of protesters from other universities and cegeps expected — as well as counter protesters not linked to the university planning to gather outside our downtown campus this afternoon — the threat of extreme disruption is simply too high to operate as usual.
It is with profound sadness that this decision was made. Acts of intimidation and violence have no place in our society, and particularly not in institutions that centre around teaching and learning.
I am sure the vast majority of you are fed up with the behaviour and disrespect some exhibit...

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Fred Burrill @fburrill.bsky.social · 5d

Also really looking forward to this! Lachlan MacKinnon is coming to UNB on November 3 to speak on 1980s Hollywood camp horror's incursion into deindustrializing Cape Breton.

Atlantic Canada Studies Centre (University of New Brunswick) @acsc-unb.bsky.social · 5d

If you're inFredericton on November 3, join us for a spooky public lecture by @deindustrialpol.bsky.social co-investigator Dr. Lachlan MacKinnon, CRC in Post-Industrial Communities at Cape Breton University.

"Cinematic Ruin: My Bloody Valentine and Industrial Crisis in Cape Breton, 1979-1990."

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Atlantic Canada Studies Centre (University of New Brunswick) @acsc-unb.bsky.social · 5d

If you're inFredericton on November 3, join us for a spooky public lecture by @deindustrialpol.bsky.social co-investigator Dr. Lachlan MacKinnon, CRC in Post-Industrial Communities at Cape Breton University.

"Cinematic Ruin: My Bloody Valentine and Industrial Crisis in Cape Breton, 1979-1990."

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Department of Historical Studies at University of New Brunswick @histstudiesunb.bsky.social · 6d

All are warmly invited to the Department of Historical Studies' 3rd Annual Queer History Month lecture. This year's lecture will be delivered by Dr. Ronald Cummings, Professor of
Caribbean Literature and Black Diaspora Studies in the Department of English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University

A poster advertising a talk with an image of Dr. Ronald Cummings. The talk is titled : Queer Marronage as Survival: Queer life in the Embers of the Plantation. It takes place Friday, October 24th, from 5-7 and the Harriet Irving Library room 318

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Fred Burrill @fburrill.bsky.social · 9d

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Mi'kmaw chiefs say legislative changes raising tensions at Cape Breton protest site | CBC News

The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs says proposed amendments to provincial legislation are being made without consultation and some appear to be targeted at protesters on Hunter's Mountain in C...

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Canadian Dimension @canadiandimension.bsky.social · 15d

Cartoon by Suhail H. Naqshbandi

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Steven High @stevenhigh.bsky.social · 23d

Two (2) MA fellowships at Concordia in deindustrialization studies.

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Fred Burrill @fburrill.bsky.social · 16d

It's an all-time "disappointment to their parents" ticket! Worked for the Republicans.

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Fred Burrill @fburrill.bsky.social · 16d

This Friday! I'll be participating in what promises to be a lively debate on @ruhr-uni-bochum.de Stefan Berger's controversial intervention into the field of deindustrialization studies.

Deindustrialization and the Politics of Our Time @deindustrialpol.bsky.social · 21d

Next Friday!

Join us for our first roundtable of the fall where we will discuss Stefan Berger's new paper arguing that Deindustrialization Studies have been too one-sided in their discussion of the effects of deindustrialization on workers

Roundtable: Is the Field of Deindustrialization Studies too One-Sided?

Join us to discuss Stefan Berger's article questioning the scope of deindustrialization studies

www.eventbrite.ca

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Teiowí:sonte Thomas Deer @teyowisonte.bsky.social · 19d

35 years ago.
The attempted invasion of Kahnawà:ke

youtu.be/11xDKlCo-Ag?...

kahnawake island

YouTube video by Andy Kader

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Canadian Historical Association | Société historique du Canada @cndhistassoc.bsky.social · 21d

MA Fellowship – Deindustrialization in North America. Deadline: December 15, 2025. #cdnhist #skystorians #UNB @histstudiesunb.bsky.social cha-shc.ca/careers-and-...

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Fred Burrill @fburrill.bsky.social · 21d

Announced today that to vaccinate ourselves against COVID-19 in Quebec, my family will now have to pay $450 (150 per person). We have insurance and a middle-class income, so can make it work, but what about the majority of people?

Eugenics at work.

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Department of Historical Studies at University of New Brunswick @histstudiesunb.bsky.social · 23d

If you're in Fredericton or environs tomorrow, please come out to hear the brilliant Dr. Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey.

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Fred Burrill @fburrill.bsky.social · Sep 3

J'aimerais bien y être, mais hélas je suis au NB en ce moment.

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Fred Burrill @fburrill.bsky.social · Sep 3

If you're interested in deindustrialization and working-class experience, do consider applying for a @deindustrialpol.bsky.social MA fellowship to be held at the @histstudiesunb.bsky.social. Topic is open, to be supervised by Peter Thompson and myself. Details below!

www.unb.ca/fredericton/...

Graduate Programs | History | Faculty of Arts | UNB

Study in history at UNB at the MA and PhD level under the guidance of highly respected scholars in a collegial and supportive environment. We can offer a range of co-supervisory options tailored to yo...

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Catherine Larochelle @cathlaro.bsky.social · Aug 25

À écouter, avant la rentrée qui arrive à grands pas, notre entrevue avec @samir0s-h.bsky.social au micro du balado Persistance coloniale. C'est en trois parties et ça conclut notre saison du printemps 2025.

Bonne écoute !

colonialismequebecois.ca/balado/

Balado | Colonialisme québécois

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Fred Burrill @fburrill.bsky.social · Aug 28

It'd be almost comical the way the CAQ moves to Islamophobia every time they face a (expenses, ethical, mismanagement, etc.) scandal if it weren't for the intense waves of racism they unleash every time.

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NB Media Co-op / Coop Média NB @nbmediacoop.bsky.social · Aug 28

“This is not just a tennis match...It is an exercise in sportswashing — laundering the image of genocide and an apartheid state through the spectacle of sport.”

Asaf Rashid, on growing calls to cancel the Sept. 12–13 Canada–Israel Davis Cup in Halifax. #DavisCup nbmediacoop.org/2025/08/27/c...

Calls grow to shut down Halifax tennis match between Israel and Canada

Tennis Canada has shamelessly announced that the Canada–Israel Davis Cup match, scheduled for September 12 and 13 in Halifax, will

nbmediacoop.org

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Marcos Ancelovici @mancelovici.bsky.social · Apr 9

📣 Vous êtes locataires dans Hochelaga-Maisonneuve ou le sud-ouest de Montréal?

Aidez-nous à mieux comprendre les problèmes des locataires en répondant à ce questionnaire. Cela ne prendra que 10-20 min.

Cliquez ici : uqamfsh.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Ou code QR ci-dessous. Merci !

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Fred Burrill @fburrill.bsky.social · Aug 27

Insightful writing on deindustrialization and capitalist industrial heritage in Marysville (Fredericton), NB, by recently graduated @histstudiesunb.bsky.social student Noah Schwarz.

Deindustrialization and the Politics of Our Time @deindustrialpol.bsky.social · Aug 27

📝 New blog! Read about the problem of pro-capitalist industrial heritage and the case of Marysville, New Brunswick:

Boss Narratives: Regeneration and Heritage in Marysville, New Brunswick, Canada. – Deindustrialization

Marysville Cotton Mill – 1885, courtesy of the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick Reference number: P87-12

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Fred Burrill @fburrill.bsky.social · Aug 26

Really excited for this talk - the first of a brimming and exciting line-up of 2025-6 events at the @acsc-unb.bsky.social. Stay tuned for more, and sign up to come hear Dr. Adjetey speak!

Department of Historical Studies at University of New Brunswick @histstudiesunb.bsky.social · Aug 26

We are extremely excited to be co-hosting Dr. Adjetey with @acsc-unb.bsky.social. If you are planning to attend, please register here (for catering!):

www.eventbrite.com/e/counterins...

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Lupita Nihongo @otsumamiboy.bsky.social · Aug 21

I hope this helps someone:

Regardless of your intention when using AI, it doesn't change the processes involved in using it, which include excessive consumption of water & other finite energy sources and data centers that are placed in vulnerable communities, polluting both people and land.

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NiCHE Canada @nichecanada.bsky.social · Aug 20

Call for Papers – (Un)just Transitions?: Deindustrialization and the Environment

@deindustrialpol.bsky.social Conference, Concordia University, Montréal, QC, Canada, June 18-20 2026
Proposal Deadline: October 1, 2025

niche-canada.org/2025/08/20/c...

#envhist #envhum #deindustrialization

Call for Papers - (Un)just Transitions?: Deindustrialization and the Environment

The 2026 DePOT conference will explore intersections of deindustrialization and environment, focusing on transitions, justice, remediation, energy, heritage, and global perspectives.

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Fred Burrill @fburrill.bsky.social · Aug 19

Proud to sign this letter. No support for genocide in the Maritimes or anywhere!

Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · Aug 18

“Given the ongoing genocide in Gaza…we call on Sport Canada and Tennis Canada to forbid Canadian athletes to compete against Israeli athletes at the Davis Cup and all other international events.”

- 413 🇨🇦 academics, athletes + sports journalists, inc 3 former UN special rapporteurs + an Olympic 🥈ist

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FREDERICTON, August 18th, 2025) A group of 413 Canadian and Canadian-based scholars, athletes, sports journalists, and sports officials have signed a public letter calling on Tennis Canada to cancel the Davis Cup tournament with Israel this September in Halifax. Signatories include three United Nations Special Rapporteurs, four-time Olympian distance runner Mohammed Ahmed, two members of the Palestinian women’s soccer team who compete for York University, a former Canadian Olympic beach volleyball coach, sports journalists Shireen Ahmed and Ian Kennedy, public intellectuals and activists Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis and some of Canada’s most distinguished and internationally-recognized scholars. The letter is signed by prominent individuals from 46 different academic institutions in Canada, as well as by Canadians at prominent global institutions. One hundred and six of the signatories are based in Atlantic Canada, where the event is slated to occur. The call to cancel the Davis Cup event comes amidst rising condemnation of Israeli conduct in Gaza and the West Bank, which leading legal scholars, activists and human rights groups have described as a genocide. Given the ongoing genocide in Gaza, the letter says that allowing the competition to go ahead is “unconscionable” and calls on the Canadian government to prevent Canadian athletes from competing against Israeli athletes in all international sporting competitions. Despite Tennis Canada’s claims that the event isn’t political and is just about playing tennis, the letter states in part that Canada should follow the lead of other nations who “refuse to legitimize Israel’s crimes” by withdrawing from international sporting competition. “This includes Jordanian tennis player Abdellah Shelbayh, who recently withdrew from a tennis competition in Greece after being slated to play an Israeli athlete,” the letter says. The letter points to the use of sporting sanctions in South Africa as a meaningful …

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