Earlier today I had the pleasure of providing a virtual talk on podcasting, scholarship, and public history. My talk focused on how podcasts can be forms of scholarship and outreach. I also spoke about my experience recording the Historical Reminiscents podcast. For folks interested, my slides and notes are up on Google Slides.
Tri-University Annual History Conference Keynote
I am delighted to share that I was the keynote at the Tri-University Annual History Conference on March 9, 2019 in Guelph. The theme for this year's conference was "In Small and Large Things Remembered’: Material Culture and History.” My talk, "Remaking Narratives: Community Archives and Residential School Photographs" focused on the the development of a … Continue reading Tri-University Annual History Conference Keynote
(Re)Active Public History Twitter Mini-Con
The NCPH (Re)Active Public History mini-con schedule is now live! There are some fantastic presentations planned including two great keynotes. The Thursday October 18th keynote by LaTanya Autry is titled "Beyond Conversations: Transforming Museums through Social Justice Action" and the Friday October 19th keynote "Memory to Action" is by Allison Tucker from the International Coalition … Continue reading (Re)Active Public History Twitter Mini-Con
(Re) Active Public History Twitter Mini-Con
NCPH is having it’s first virtual mini-con! Modeled after last year's Beyond 150 Twitter Conference organized by Andrea Eidinger and I, the “(Re) Active Public History" Twitter mini-con will take place October 18-19, 2018. The CFP for this mini-con is now live and is open to submissions until September 7, 2018. Like #Beyond150 the #NCPHActive mini-con … Continue reading (Re) Active Public History Twitter Mini-Con
Beyond the Lecture: Innovations in Teaching Canadian History
Today Active History announced "Beyond the Lecture" a new monthly series dedicated to renewed dialogue about best practices for teaching Canadian history at the post-secondary level. This series is edited by Andrea Eidinger and I and is open to submissions. How do you approach Canadian history in the classroom? Do you use digital history, public … Continue reading Beyond the Lecture: Innovations in Teaching Canadian History
NCPH Award Deadline
The deadline (December 1, 2017) for a number of this year's National Council on Public History (NCPH) awards is quickly approaching. A list of the complete award guidelines and information on past recipients can be found online here. NCPH offers a range of awards including student travel, consultant projects, and new professional awards. Two of … Continue reading NCPH Award Deadline
Beyond 150: Telling Our Stories Twitter Conference
I'm super excited to have been part of the planning for the "Beyond 150: Telling Our Stories" twitter conference that will be held August 24-25, 2017 on Twitter. Organized by Active History, Unwritten Histories, Canada's History Society, and The Wilson Institute the conference aims to diversify the historical narrative and uplift marginalized historical perspectives. It … Continue reading Beyond 150: Telling Our Stories Twitter Conference
Historian’s Histories Interview
I was recently interviewed as part of the Historian's Histories series on the fantastic Unwritten Histories site. I am extremly greatful for the work that Andrea Eidinger does through her site and delighted to have been asked to particiapte in her interview series. I talk about my history roots, my love for public history, and … Continue reading Historian’s Histories Interview
Where to Find Me At NCPH
Next week I'll be heading to Indianapolis for this year's National Council on Public History conference. The agenda is filled with great sounding panels, roundtables, and workshops. I'm really looking forward to connecting with other public history professionals and digging into some public history. I haven't selected which panels I'll be attending during the conference … Continue reading Where to Find Me At NCPH
Professional Organizations and Finding Your Niche
One of my service gigs currently involves sitting on the membership committee of the National Council of Public History (NCPH). If you've followed my blog for awhile you probably know that this is one of my favourite professional organizations and that their annual meeting is something I really look forward to. I've served on the … Continue reading Professional Organizations and Finding Your Niche
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