I’m recapping my NCPH 2016 experience. I’ve already written about the first three days of the conference and some of the great workshops and sessions from those days. The final day of NCPH included a great keynote address and the bittersweet nature of a conference winding down. Awards Breakfast and Presidential Address The awards ceremony … Continue reading NCPH recap: Day Four, March 19
NCPH recap: Day Three, March 18
I'm recapping my NCPH 2016 experience. I've already written about the first two days of the conference and some of the great workshops and sessions from those days. I presented on day three and also had the chance to attend some great sessions and the inspiring public plenary. Transformative Archival Methods: Inclusivity, Partnerships, Human Rights, … Continue reading NCPH recap: Day Three, March 18
NCPH Recap: Day One, March 16
Another year, another NCPH conference down. This is by far my favourite conference. It brings together so many diverse perspectives, there is a welcoming sense of community, and the sessions are always dynamic and engaging. I had a fantastic time in Baltimore at NCPH 2016 and over the next week or so I will be … Continue reading NCPH Recap: Day One, March 16
NCPH 2016 Plans
The National Council on Public History (NCPH) conference for this year is almost here. Next week I'll be heading to Baltimore, MD for NCPH 2016. It looks like it's going to be a great conference with a wide range of panels, walking tours, workshops, and other events. The full conference program is available on the … Continue reading NCPH 2016 Plans
Anishinaabe Inendamowin (Thought) Research Symposium
Last week I attended the second Bi-Annual Anishinaabe Inendamowin (Thought) Research Symposium at Algoma University. It was a great day and included speakers on everything from sustainability, to the power of food, to decolonizing railways. The symposium also included scholars from a range of backgrounds including community members, all levels of students, and academics. It was … Continue reading Anishinaabe Inendamowin (Thought) Research Symposium
Archives and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Workshop
I recently facilitated a workshop on Archives and the TRC as part of Huron History Day: An Active History Pre-Conference for High School and First Year Students. The workshop focused on the history of residential schools, the unique challenges of residential school archives, the TRC, and reconciliation more broadly. When planning this workshop I was … Continue reading Archives and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Workshop
Upcoming Presentations and Conference Travel
I have a busy couple of weeks ahead of me with some personal and work related travel on the horizon. On the personal side I'll be in Southern Ontario and Buffalo, New York. As usual while traveling I'll be keeping an eye out for interesting public history initiatives. From October 1-4, 2015 I'll be in … Continue reading Upcoming Presentations and Conference Travel
2016 NCPH/SHFG Joint Conference Topic Proposals
Last year the National Council on Public History introduced the idea of topic proposals for its annual meetings. Topic Proposals allow individuals interested in submitting sessions to the conference to receive feedback on their ideas, recruit other panelists, and further develop their ideas with community input, prior to submitting their final proposals to the conference … Continue reading 2016 NCPH/SHFG Joint Conference Topic Proposals
New Directions in Active History: Institutions, Communication, and Technologies
There is less than a week left to submit papers to the New Directions in Active History conference. The conference will be held October 2-4, 2015 at Huron University College in London, Ontario more details about the conference and the CFP are below: The term “active history” carries with it a diverse range of meanings. … Continue reading New Directions in Active History: Institutions, Communication, and Technologies
Ongoing Challenges: Paper Writing and Committee Work
During the month of December I am participating in #reverb14 as a means of getting my writing habits back on track. I will be altering the prompts as needed to fit within the scope of this blog. Prompt: Challenges. What did you wrestle with in 2014? What did you learn? What challenges do you foresee in 2015? This … Continue reading Ongoing Challenges: Paper Writing and Committee Work
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