My latest post, "Trees as Historical Markers and Holders of Memory" can be seen over at Active History. The post looks at the history of the two pine trees on the front lawn of the Algoma/Shingwauk site and discusses trees as part of historical interpretation.
Devil in Deerskins: Anahareo and Indigenous Writing
I recently read Devil in Deerskins: My Life with Grey Owl the autobiography of Anahareo (1906-1985). Anahareo was a Mohawk environmentalist, writer, and activist. She is perhaps most well known for her marriage to Grey Owl, also known as Archie Belaney, the internationally acclaimed author who claimed to be of Scottish and Apache descent, but … Continue reading Devil in Deerskins: Anahareo and Indigenous Writing
Public History and Environmental Engagement: Scotland’s Coastal Heritage
The recent special issue of The Public Historian focused on public history and environmental sustainability. This issue builds on the sustainable public history theme that was the focus of the 2014 National Council on Public History conference and the digital collection Public History in a Changing Climate which appeared on the Public History Commons. The … Continue reading Public History and Environmental Engagement: Scotland’s Coastal Heritage
Sudbury: The Journey from Moonscape to Sustainably Green
I have a new post over on Activehistory.ca, "Sudbury: The Journey from Moonscape to Sustainably Green." The post looks at the impact of mining on the environmental landscape in Sudbury and the ongoing efforts to repair the industrial damage to the land.
Cultural Landscapes at NCPH 2013
Tongariro National Park, NZ Thursday afternoon I attended the "Whose Public? Who speaks for Cultural Landscapes" session at NCPH featuring Susan Gray, Elizabeth Pishief and Aurelie Gfeller. This session was a more traditional format with the presenters each reading a formal paper. The common theme in the session was the preservation of cultural landscapes and … Continue reading Cultural Landscapes at NCPH 2013