National Capital History Day; Dr. Sukhdeo Thorat lecture; The story of Canada’s ethnocultural diversity in numbers; Book Launch on the History of the Red Cross; Migration/Representation/Stereotypes; Under the Influence; …
Below are events taking place soon as well as announcements that may be of interest. (A bulletin will now be sent out each Wednesday with upcoming events and announcements.) Departmental events are also posted on our website.
Events
April 21, 2017
National Capital History Day
Carleton University is pleased to again be hosting National Capital History Day.
Every year National Capital History Day frames students’ research within a historical theme. The theme is chosen for the broad application to world, national or local history and its relevance to ancient history or to the more recent past. For 2016-2017, the theme will be Taking a Stand in History, allowing students to explore those individuals and groups who have taken risks and taken a stand in political, social, religious, military, economic, intellectual, or artistic spheres.
More details are posted on the National Capital History Day Website: https://nationalcapitalhistoryday.com/
April 24, 2017
Renowned scholar, Dr. Sukhdeo Thorat, to deliver a lecture at Canada-India Centre, Carleton University
Professor Thorat will reflect on Dr. B.R.Ambedkar’s role in framing the Indian constitution. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the principal architect of India’s constitution and is a symbol of social equality. Professor Thorat will also discuss the implementation of constitutional provisions in the context of Dalits in India.
Date: April 24, 2017
Time: 11AM – 12:30PM
Location: 2228 Richcraft Hall (formerly River Building)
Carleton University
Parking: P16
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ambedkar-lecture-tickets-33636913915
April 25, 2017
The story of Canada’s ethnocultural diversity in numbers
This speaker series will bring together academics, historians, students, policy makers, community organizations and practitioners to discuss Canada’s story, as we tell it in numbers. Each event will focus on one of the Canada 150 themes—diversity and inclusiveness, reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, youth and the environment, and will highlight interesting historical research in each area. To learn more about Statistics Canada’s program of activities, visit www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/canada150.
When: Tuesday, April 25, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Ottawa Hotel, 150 Albert Street, 2nd floor, Rideau Room, Ottawa, Ontario
Cost: Free
April 28, 2017
Book Launch on the History of the Red Cross with Sarah Glassford
Please join us on Friday, April 28th from 5:30-7:30pm in the History Lounge (433 Paterson Hall) for the book launch of “Mobilizing Mercy: A History of the Canadian Red Cross” by Dr. Sarah Glassford. Dr. Glassford is a social historian of Canada who earned her PhD at York University and has taught at Carleton University as a contract instructor. The event is sponsored by the Canadian network of humanitarian history/Réseau canadien sur l’histoire de l’humanitaire.
April 28-30, 2017
Migration/Representation/Stereotypes
The Department of History is pleased to be sponsoring an international conference, Migration/Representation/Stereotypes to be held at the University of Ottawa from April 28 to April 30, 2017. Co-organized by the Carleton Centre for Public History, Carleton’s Migration & Diaspora Studies, and the Department of Theatre, University of Ottawa.
Recently awarded a SSHRC connections grant, this international, interdisciplinary, and bilingual conference aims to address the questions of the (ab)use of stereotypes when it comes to the representation of migration and refugees in various public discourses, both historically, conceptually and practically.
You can find out more by turning to the the conference’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MRSCOttawa/
and website: http://artsites.uottawa.ca/studies-migration/en/conference/conference-program/
or by contacting David Dean (david_dean@carleton.ca) or Daniel McNeil (Daniel.mcneil@carleton.ca)
May 5-6, 2017
28th Canadian Military History Colloquium
Hosted by the Laurier Centre for Military, Strategic and Disarmament Studies, the 28th Canadian Military History Colloquium will be held at Wilfrid Laurier University from 5-6 May, 2017.
Keynote Speakers:
- Tim Cook, Canadian War Museum
- Holger Herwig, University of Calgary
- Gary Sheffield, University of Wolverhampton
For general updates on the conference, panels, and accommodations, check the colloquium site HERE.
If you have any questions, contact us at conference@canadianmilitaryhistory.ca.
May 7, 2017
Book Launch: Science of the Seance
Join Beth Robertson for the launch of her new book, Science of the Seance: Transnational Networks and Gendered Bodies in the Study of Psychic Phenomena, 1918-1940.
- Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (EDT)
Black Squirrel Books & Espresso Bar
1073 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1S 3W9 Canada
May 8, 2017
Under the Influence: How Labatt and its Allies Brewed up a Nation of Canadian Beer Drinkers
LifeLong Learning Markham is a volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to providing intellectually stimulating and thought provoking lectures for adults in the Markham area. The goal is to provide a series of 5-6 lectures on a wide variety of topics in both the Spring and Fall of each year. Lectures will be given by university professors, authors, medical experts and people who are acknowledged leaders in their field. Lectures will be held on Monday mornings at the Angus Glen Golf Club on Kennedy Road.
Because 2017 is Canada’s 150th Birthday, the Spring Lecture series focuses on Canada. Professor Matthew Bellamy will be speaking on May 8, 2017: “Under the Influence: How Labatt and its Allies Brewed up a Nation of Canadian Beer Drinkers”.
The full list of speakers as well as information on registration and ticket sales is available online.
May 17-20, 2017
Digital Humanities Summer Institute: Technologies East
Explore the possibilities that the digital humanities open up for your research at DHSITE this may! Registration is now open for a series of workshops at the University of Ottawa and at Carleton exploring everything from social media analysis to mapping, twitter bots to game studies. See the website at https://dhsite.org or talk to Prof. Shawn Graham for more information.
May 18, 2017
Beyond SDG5: African Women Innovation and the Future
Forthcoming IAS – African Heads of Mission conference: 8:30am-5:00pm in room 270-274 of Residence Commons. RSVP: 2017IASConference.eventbrite.ca. Please contact the Institute of African Studies for more details.
May 24-26, 2017
Marx’s Capital after 150 Years: Critique and Alternative to Capitalism Conference
The conference which will be held at York University from May 24-26, 2017 and will play host to a number of speakers including: Immanuel Wallerstein, Saskia Sassen, Etienne Balibar, Himani Bannerji, Marcello Musto and many more. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free.
For more information on the Conference, including the conference program, please visit: http://www.marxcollegium.org/
July 17-22, 2017
Historical Thinking Summer Institute
The Historical Thinking Summer Institute is designed for teachers, curriculum developers, professional development leaders, historians, museum educators and curators who want to enhance their expertise at designing history programs, courses, units, lessons, projects, or educational resources that explicitly focus on historical thinking.
Attendees of the 2017 Historical Thinking Summer Institute will participate in a variety of activities including presentations and workshops, learning activities at the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum, discussions of readings, guest
lectures, and group work to explore six historical thinking concepts: evidence, significance, continuity & change, cause & consequence, perspective-taking, and the ethical dimension of history. Visit CanadasHistory.ca/HTSI for more details.