Practicing Active History

Active History and learning from the early-Canadian past

March 1, 2010

As the university of Sussex restricts its history curriculum to post-1700 English history and post-1900 European history. How important is early-Canadian history to current issues facing Canadian society? And how does research on early-Canadian history compare with the study of later periods?

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CFP: Left History Theme Issue on Active History

February 26, 2010

Left History is currently seeking submissions from new and established scholars for a special theme issue on the emerging field of Active History.

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Announcement: Words on the Wall

February 23, 2010

The Psychiatric Survivor Archives of Toronto (PSAT) is giving out bricks to serve as the basis for a work of art. Artists and groups are welcome to use the medium of their choice. Works will be displayed and sold as part of a silent auction to help raise funds for historic plaques to commemorate the history of the patient-built wall at the Queen Street Site of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

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Broadening participation in the Academic Conference

December 14, 2009

Conflict often arises between how professional and non-professional historians interpret the past. Broader participation in academic conferences can help to resolve this. Three upcoming conferences in 2010 are discussed.

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