In today's episode I reflect on the work that goes into organizing blog theme weeks or thematic digital series. I talk about my experiences pulling together theme weeks and provide a roadmap for those interested in organizing one. Mentioned in this episode: -Active History Material Culture Theme Week-Edited with Andrea Eidinger, Beyond the Lecture and … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 67: Organizing Blog Theme Weeks
In today's episode I'm talking about digitization of VHS tapes, digital preservation, and my recent trials and tribulations of using VCRs. I chat about the labour intensive work behind digitization and the challenges of video preservation. Mentioned in this episode: -Samantha Thompson, "Why Don't Archivists Digitize Everything?"-National Archives, Video Guidance: Playback and Digitization of Materials" … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 66: Don’t Throw Out That VCR
In today's episode I'm thinking about making space for new opportunities by letting go of old ones. I discuss balancing commitments, knowing when it is time to move on, and changing interests. Mentioned in this episode: -Thinking Rock Community Arts-Erin Wunker, "Surthrival" on the Hook & Eye blog Photo by Andrew Seaman on Unsplash Download or Listen Now:
I've been working at Algoma University, in the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre, since 2010. That's a decade. In today's episode I'm talking about means to stay at one institution for a long period of time and how to grow within local opportunities. Mentioned in this episode: -Erin White, "What It Means to Stay" Photo by Andrew … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 64: Professional Growth Within An Organization
How does food interest with your understanding of the past? In today's episode I'm talking about food in the archives, historical recipes, and teaching history through food. I'll also be talking about some of my favourite historical cookbook quirks. Mentioned in this episode: -Sophie Hicks, Active History posts on using food as historical narrative-Madison Bifano, … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 63: Archival Cookbooks
New year, new podcast episode. I'm starting 2020 by talking about vicarious trauma in the archives and the impact of working with traumatic records on archival staff. I discuss emotional labour and strategies for coping with vicarious trauma in the archives. Mentioned in this episode: -Katie Sloan, Jennifer Vanderluit, and Jennifer Douglas "Not 'Just My … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 62: Vicarious Trauma in the Archives
For the last episode of 2019 I'm doing some reflecting, celebrating, and dreaming. I'm talking about some inspirational reads and folks who gave me strength in 2019. I also think a bit about what the upcoming year holds. Mentioned in this episode: -OE Fellows Program-Amazing people: Andrea Eidinger, Skylee-Storm Hogan-Inspiring Authors and Activists: Gwen Benaway, … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 61: We Made It
In today's episode I'm focusing on resilience. Resilience can be beautiful. It can be empowering. But it can also be co-opted and used as a systemic tool. Today I'm reflecting on how resilience is often used as a way to encourage productivity and shame those who don't overcome barriers. Can resilience be a bad thing? … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 60: Too Much Resilience
In today's episode I'm talking about the practice of radical vulnerability in professional spaces. I discuss the basics of radical vulnerability, provide examples of what this looks like, and reflect on spaces for safe vulnerability. Mentioned in this episode: -Karina Haglen on Twitter, also check out their awesome zines.-Alaina Leary, "Here's Why You Need to … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 59: Radical Vulnerability
In today's episode I'm talking about the work that goes into writing conference presentation proposals and journal article proposals. I dive into my experiences writing proposals and talk about best practices. Mentioned in this episode: -Jo Van Every, Why Writing an abstract is so hard-Catherine Baker, How To Write A Conference Abstract: A Five Part … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 58: The Abstract Writing Slog
