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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 13h

MENARG and the Department of History are pleased to invite you to Faith and Interaction in the Middle East Throughout the Ages on October 24 from 10:00am – 4:00pm in Lawson Hall, room 2270C. Lunch will be provided to registered attendees. Please rsvp to [email protected].

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Alan MacEachern 🇨🇦 @alanmaceachern.bsky.social · 2d

I'm in Fredericton tomorrow, talking the Miramichi Fire. 🔥🔥Catch me on CBC Fred @ 6:40am, CBC Moncton @ 7:40am, or CBC online.

#NewBrunswick @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social www.mqup.ca/miramichi-fi...

Alan MacEachern 🇨🇦 @alanmaceachern.bsky.social · 7d

The Miramichi Fire was not the 1st #wildfire, of course, but it's usually the 1st in Canadian, North American, & even global lists of fires. With its bicentennial on 7 Oct, we'll have had 2 centuries of thinking, worrying, & writing about #forestfire.

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 5d

Join us on Friday, October 10th at 10:00am (EST) to support MA candidate, James Caldwell at his public lecture. "Something in the water": Antibiotic Pollution and the Making of a Global Environmental Crisis (1946-2002). RSVP to [email protected] for the zoom link. #westernu

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you for this excellent article.

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Western Gazette @westerngazette.bsky.social · 6d

Public historian Joseph McGill Jr., founder of the Slave Dwelling Project, made his first-ever visit to Canada, speaking at Western to share stories of slavery, preservation and truth-telling across historic spaces. #WesternU
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Joseph McGill Jr. reclaims history, brings Slave Dwelling Project to Western

Public historian Joseph McGill Jr., founder of the Slave Dwelling Project, made his first-ever visit to Canada, speaking at Western to share stories of slavery, preservation and truth-telling across h...

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 6d

This week at Weldon Library, Joseph McGill Jr., founder of The Slave Dwelling Project, reminded us: Black history is not one month—it’s every day. Powerful stories, powerful truths.
#WesternU #BlackHistory #HistoryMatters @westernuhistory.bsky.social @westernupubhist.bsky.social

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 6d

High School History Day! November 6, 2025 from 10-2pm.
Registration is now open! Look at what mini lectures and tutorials are being offered this year! #westernu history.uwo.ca/about_us/eve...

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 6d

beautiful and peaceful.

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Alan MacEachern 🇨🇦 @alanmaceachern.bsky.social · 7d

The Miramichi Fire was not the 1st #wildfire, of course, but it's usually the 1st in Canadian, North American, & even global lists of fires. With its bicentennial on 7 Oct, we'll have had 2 centuries of thinking, worrying, & writing about #forestfire.

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 7d

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 7d

Public historian & Civil War reenactor Joseph McGill Jr. joined London Live with Mike Stubbs on AM980 to share insights on his impactful project & upcoming campus talk hosted by Western’s Department of History. 🎙️📜 iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra... @westernuhistory.bsky.social

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 7d

Our application portal opens TODAY! MA History, MA Public History field, PhD History! Take a peek and see what Western has to offer! #westernu history.uwo.ca/graduate/ind...

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Western University @westernu.ca · 8d

Today, Sept. 30, we observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR). This day is dedicated to honouring the children who never made it home and the Survivors of residential schools. It also serves to raise awareness about the intergenerational impacts of these experiences.

Three students stand outside the Wampum Learning Lodge wearing orange shirts that read, "Every Child Matters".

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 9d

Today we welcome Joseph McGill Jr. to Western University! #westernu @westernupubhist.bsky.social

Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us on Monday, September 29th, 11:00-12:30pm in the Weldon Library Community Room to hear Joseph McGill Jr. speak on "Sleeping with the Ancestors: The Slave Dwelling Project". All are welcome! #westernu

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Western University @westernu.ca · 12d

It’s official, we are all in! Join us as we continue to drive impactful change for Canada and the world. There's so much to be proud of and so much more to do. #AllinWesternU

Learn more: allin.westernu.ca?utm_medium=s...

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 13d

For those interested, here is the link to the CBC Radio London Morning with Andrew Brown interview with the Goodman Lecturers on Tuesday.

www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 13d

History. Never Stop Learning. Period.

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 13d

Mark October 4th at 5:00pm at Beth Emmanuel Church Building for a historic talk with Dr. Lisa Bratton. #ldnont

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 14d

Day two of the Joanne Goodman Lectures features Prof. Dennis Pilon, York University. Thank you to our guests, Dellelce Bookstore and Great Hall Catering. #westernu

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you to everyone who attended "A Conversation with Diane Goodman." Thank you to moderator Prof. Neville Thompson, Great Hall Catering and Western International. #westernu

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 14d

On Sept 30, honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Western’s Afternoon of Allyship 🧡 SSC 2050 | 12–2:45 pm | Free admission + light lunch for first 75 attendees. Info: www.uwo.ca/events/2025/...
#WesternU #Allyship

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 15d

Day one of the Joanne Goodman Lectures was a wonderful success. Thank you to everyone who attended. Thank you to Great Hall Catering and the Dellelce Bookstore. Stay tuned for day two tomorrow. #westernu

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International Relations @ Western University @westernuir.bsky.social · 15d

Today we welcome Prof. Martha S. Jones, Prof. Dennis M. Pilon and Prof. Jan-Werner Müller to the Joanne Goodman Lectures at Western University. #westernu #ldnont

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 16d

Tune in to the CBC Radio London Morning show Tuesday, September 23rd at 7:35am. Host Andrew Brown will be interviewing the Goodman Lecturers: Martha Jones, Dennis Pilon and Jan-Werner Müller. #ldnont #westernu

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Social Science @ WesternU @westernusocsci.bsky.social · 16d

Hudson’s Bay has reverted to its original plan to auction its 1670 charter, sparking debate over history, heritage, and ownership. CityNews highlights insights from history & Indigenous studies Prof Cody Groat on the charter’s significance: ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/09/19/h...

Hudson's Bay seeks approval to auction off 1670 charter, court filings show

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay wants to revert to its original plan to auction off its founding charter after more parties signalled interest in buying — then donating — the 1670 document, new court documents...

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Department of History - Western University @westernuhistory.bsky.social · 17d

Thank you to the Women's Canadian Club of London for inviting Prof. Mike Dove to kick off the 2025-2026 speaker's series this past Thursday with a talk "Packaging Fun: London's O-Pee-Chee Company!" @westernupubhist.bsky.social

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