WikiLeaks and the End of History?
An analysis of WikiLeaks, access to information, and the public’s right to know.
Category Archives: Canadian history
Active History on the Grand: Rural Raids and Divided Loyalties – Southwestern Ontario and the War of 1812
Rural Raids and Divided Loyalties – Southwestern Ontario and the War of 1812 is a new documentary in the works that examines little known stories of the American raids on Southwestern Ontario.
Bigness, Bureaucracy and Schools: What Can We Learn from History?
Bigness and bureaucracy are not always good for students, teachers, or schools. It is not a matter of turning back the clock, but rather one of regaining control over our schools, rebuilding “social capital”, and revitalizing local communities. That’s a theme connecting history with public policy and one worthy of further serious research and discussion.
Reflecting on Kan’s “Shamanism and Christianity”: Making Sense of Family Conversion Narratives
Brittany Luby reflects on how her studies, particularly Sergei Kan’s “Shamanism and Christianity” inspired critical reflection of her own family’s conversion narratives.
Strengthening Community through Digitized Local History
The Black Creek Living History project is a great example of how community history can be told over the internet.
The “War on the Car” has a long history
Last week, newly-elected Toronto Mayor Rob Ford continued his campaign rhetoric by proclaiming that “the war on the car is over.” On the first day of his mayoralty, Ford announced he intends to halt construction of a light rail transit line on Sheppard Avenue. The mayor says a subway under Sheppard Avenue should be built instead of the surface light… Read more »
Step-by-Step: Looking Up an Ancestor’s First World War Record
This is a step-by-step guide to accessing military records both through LAC’s website but also on-site.
Canadian Folk Music Heritage
A brief history of the Canadian folk music tradition and its preservation.
Active History on the Grand: Brantford Up-date
If you’ve read my previous blogs, you’ll notice that I talk a lot about Brantford, Ontario. Since completing my PhD in History from McMaster University I’ve been working as the Executive Director of the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC), a not-for-profit organization in Brantford dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Canadian industrial history and the establishment of a museum… Read more »
Let’s talk about race, Canada
Talking about race in Canada is a lot like talking about sex in the old days. There is so much imposed silence on the subject. We skip around it, pretend that it is not there, and pray that it will go away.