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Canadian Historical Association | Société historique du Canada @cndhistassoc.bsky.social · 7d

The October issue of the CHA's digital newsletter, Historians' Corner, is now online! #cdnhist #skystorians cha-shc.ca/publications...

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Rebecca Beausaert (she/her) @rebeccabeau.bsky.social · 14d

A great kick-off to this year’s Rural History Roundtable series @uguelphhist.bsky.social @benbradleyca.bsky.social. A fascinating discussion about the Webb farmhouse & #GreenGables #PEI with @alanmaceachern.bsky.social. Next RHRT coming up October 29 on the history of Ontario’s wine industry.

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Tri-U Graduate History Program @triuhistory.bsky.social · 13d

Congratulations from the Tri-U to @uguelphhist.bsky.social professor, Dr. Alan McDougall on the publishing of his book.

UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · 13d

Last week, Prof. Alan McDougall had an extended interview with BBC Radio Merseyside about his new book "Dreams and Songs to Sing," on the history of Liverpool FC. #lfc

The 22-minute interview is accessible here:
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

BBC Radio Merseyside - Liverpool FC, Alan McDougall: 'I wanted to get the voice of the fans'

Alan McDougall on his new book ''Dreams and Songs to Sing'

www.bbc.co.uk

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Matthew Hayday @mhayday.bsky.social · 16d

Saddened to learn that J.R (Jim) Miller passed away a little over a week ago. His scholarship on Indigenous history, I think it is fair to say, was extremely influential for many of us - and his survey textbooks provided an accessible entry point. www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/j...

James Miller Obituary September 11, 2025 - Saskatoon Funeral Home

View James Miller's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com

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CSN-RÉC @csnrec.bsky.social · 15d

job/emploi

Manager – The Military Museums // Gestionnaire - Les musées militaires

National Defence - Canadian Army // Défense nationale - Armée canadienne

DL: 2025-10-01

csn-rec.ca/job-postings...

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Tri-U Graduate History Program @triuhistory.bsky.social · 15d

This reorganization at the University of Waterloo is relevant to the Tri-University Graduate Program in History as a partnership among @uwaterloo.ca Department of History, @uguelphhist.bsky.social and @wilfridlaurieruni.bsky.social Department of History and Ancient Studies. All the best!

Ian Milligan @ianmilligan1.bsky.social · 15d

Our Faculty of Arts is undertaking a fairly aggressive reorganization.

Pending Board approval, I'll be in the "School of Social, Political and Historical Research," joining colleagues from Anthropology, Classical Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology & Legal Studies.

Tri-U Graduate History Program @triuhistory.bsky.social · 19d

Join Dr. Alan MacEachern for a talk on his recent book, Becoming Green Gables. SEP 23, 3:30–5:00 pm, McLaughlin Library, Whitelaw Room 246B, UofGuelph. 1st lecture in Rural History Roundtable series, Fall 2025. @uguelphhist.bsky.social. For more info or Zoom link: buff.ly/m9OFuhE

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Tri-U Graduate History Program @triuhistory.bsky.social · 20d

Join Dr Stephen Sherlock, and @uwaterloo.ca DRAGEN lab students who will present archaeological discoveries made at the 4,000-year-old enigmatic "Circle of Stones," over the summer. Friday, September 19 at 12:00 pm in the DRAGEN Lab Conference Room, St. Jerome's, SJ1, UWaterloo. buff.ly/lrZEriC

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Tri-U Graduate History Program @triuhistory.bsky.social · 21d

Join Dr. Sara Matthews of WLU, to hear about the Region of Waterloo Cold War nuclear shelter. Thursday, September 18, 7:00 pm at Guelph Civic Museum. Co-sponsored with Tri-U partner Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada. More details: buff.ly/JjN157t

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · Sep 4

We're pleased to share the news that Dr. @jacquelinemurray.bsky.social is one of the University of Guelph researchers named to the Royal Society of Canada this year!

Details about her accomplishments and contributions can be found here: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/09/seve...

Congratulations, Jacqueline!

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · 29d

Professor Kim Martin @antimony27.bsky.social won the College of Arts Faculty Teaching Award this year. 🏆

She was jointly nominated by faculty and students in History and the Culture and Technology Studies program.

Congratulate Dr. Martin when you see her next!

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · 23d

Last week, CBC Ideas broadcast a panel discussion from July called "Inventing Peace," which was on the topic of the 1993 and 1995 Oslo Accords. One of the panelists was Prof. Renêe Worringer. If you missed the broadcast, you can listen to it online here:
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · 22d

The Scottish Research Circle invites you to its October research talk, featuring Dr. Chris Nighman (History, WLU). From 4-6pm on Oct 3 in the Keg Lounge at Brass Taps (UC).
There will be refreshments, and the talk will be followed by Q&A/discussion.

For more info:
www.uoguelph.ca/arts/history...

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Guelph Centre for Scottish Studies @uguelphscottish.bsky.social · Aug 19

📣New Lecture Date!

Join us virtually on Wed. 10 September, 3pm (EDT) / 8pm (UK) on Zoom for 'Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections’ delivered by Prof. Robert Dunbar, @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social

Register on Eventbrite (FREE): www.eventbrite.ca/e/gaelic-in-...

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · Aug 29

Information about the Fall 2025 Rural History Roundtable speaker series will be available soon.

In the meantime, Archival and Special Collections items displayed on the main floor of @uofglibrary.bsky.social hint at the topic of the first presentation, which will be on Sept 23rd.

#cdnhist #aghist

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Tri-U Graduate History Program @triuhistory.bsky.social · Sep 2

This is an opportunity for Tri-U members! Deadline for paper proposals is November 15, 2025.

Canadian Historical Association | Société historique du Canada @cndhistassoc.bsky.social · Aug 20

The call for papers for the CHA’s 2026 annual meeting is now online! Please consider submitting a proposal and joining us in PEI this coming June. #cdnhist #CHA2026 #UPEI #Charlottetown

CHA Annual Meeting 2026

Fourwaves - CHA Annual Meeting 2026

event.fourwaves.com

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CSN-RÉC @csnrec.bsky.social · Aug 26

emplois/job

Editor // Réviseur
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer // Bureau du directeur général des élections

Date limite : 5 septembre 2025

csn-rec.ca/fr/annonces-...

@cpsa-acsp.bsky.social

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Tri-U Graduate History Program @triuhistory.bsky.social · Jul 3

Preregistration for Tri-U History MA Students begins on Tuesday, July 8 at 8:00 am. Ends on Wednesday, July 9 at 5:00 pm. Course info? bit.ly/courses-2025. Note: there have been some last minute scheduling changes. Additional information will be emailed directly to students.

Background: people around table. Text: Preregistration for Tri-U MA Students Begins Tuesday July 8. Course info? bit.ly/courses-2025. Questions? tri-u@uoguelph.ca

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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · Jul 2

“There has definitely been a surge of patriotism,” said Matthew Hayday, professor and chair of the Department of History at the University of Guelph.

www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

Canadians reclaim Maple Leaf flag amid Trump threats

As Canada marks another birthday, a subtle but noticeable shift in patriotism is taking place. One that experts say not just reflects pride, but also complexity, critique and quiet defiance.

www.ctvnews.ca

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CSN-RÉC @csnrec.bsky.social · May 26

2 full-time job postings

Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources

csn-rec.ca/job-postings...

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Tri-U Graduate History Program @triuhistory.bsky.social · May 20

@sarawilmshurst.bsky.social PhD student @uguelphhist.bsky.social talks about her volunteer work with @activehist.bsky.social.

Crafting history for the community: Why Sara volunteers with Active History.

In this interview Sara Wilmshurst, PhD student in the Tri-U History program from the University of Guelph talks about the benefits of her experience voluntee...

www.youtube.com

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Tri-U Graduate History Program @triuhistory.bsky.social · May 16

🎉The Tri-U is excited to learn that 3 of our students received #SSHRC Graduate Fellowships to support their research! Gillian Wagenaar (PhD candidate), and Étienne Chevalier (1st year PhD student) from the DRAGEN Lab @uwaterloo.ca & Savannah Sloat, another 1st-year PhD student from @uwaterloo.ca.

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Tri-U Graduate History Program @triuhistory.bsky.social · Apr 30

REGISTER by May 4, 11:59 pm for the 35th Canadian Military History Colloquium,
9-10 May 2025, at @wilfridlaurieruni.bsky.social organized by Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada for the 35th Canadian Military History Colloquium. For more information and to register, see buff.ly/v7vzVbq

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Tri-U Graduate History Program @triuhistory.bsky.social · Apr 28

PLEASE RE-REGISTER. bit.ly/triu-pride. Join 3 Tri-U students to discuss their research on Pride themes. Chaired by Dr. Catherine Carstairs, University of Guelph. Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 1:00 pm on Zoom. The panel is organized by @triu_gsa.
#History
#Pride
#2SLGBTQIA+

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Tri-U Graduate History Program @triuhistory.bsky.social · Apr 22

Join three Tri-U students as they discuss their research on Pride themes. Chaired by Dr. Catherine Carstairs, University of Guelph. Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 1:00 pm on Zoom. The panel is organized by @triu_gsa. More info and to register for the link: bit.ly/triu-pride
#History
#Pride
#2SLGBTQIA+

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