This past week I attended the Hidden Legacy Conference in Winnipeg. The conference featured an interesting combination of speakers and highlighted a variety of view points relating to trauma and inter-generational impacts.The first day of the conference included eight main speakers and a panel discussion. The first keynote speaker of the day was Dr. Gabor … Continue reading Hidden Legacy Conference Highlights
The Hidden Legacy Conference
Next week I will be attending The Hidden Legacy Conference put on by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. The conference focuses on the generational impact of residential schools and legacy of residential school trauma in Aboriginal communities. The full conference agenda can be seen here. I am looking forward to a number of a sessions … Continue reading The Hidden Legacy Conference
The Impact of UNESCO Designation in Djenné, Mali
A recent episode of The Current on CBC radio examined the impact of The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on communities that are designated World Heritage Sites. The Current looked specifically at the designation of Dejenne. The episode looks at the contrast between preservation concerns and the needs of the people who … Continue reading The Impact of UNESCO Designation in Djenné, Mali
Toronto’s Flatiron Building
This past Sunday, CTV Toronto's evening newscast featured a segment on Toronto's Gooderham Building. The building is more commonly known as the Flatiron Building and is one of Toronto's prominent landmarks. The segment focused on the heritage aspect of the Flatiron, including details of the building being built in the 1890s, the historic manual elevator … Continue reading Toronto’s Flatiron Building
Sudbury’s water towers
Sudbury is currently home to two iconic water towers, one on Pine street and the other on Pearl street. Both towers are in a state of disrepair and a debate over their restoration or demolition has been ongoing since 2008.The Pine street tower was built in 1946 and was used for 50 years. The city's … Continue reading Sudbury’s water towers
Historical Fiction Not Fact
The CBC recently began broadcasting a miniseries based on the novel The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet. The novel is one of my favourite historical fiction works and focuses on lives of peasants, monks, and British royalty during the 12th century.Despite my love for this book, I am slightly weary of how this … Continue reading Historical Fiction Not Fact
Writing in 2011
The #reverb10 prompt for December 18th was:Try. What do you want to try next year? Is there something you wanted to try in 2010? What happened when you did/didn't go for it? Next year I want to try to write more. I would like to continue to blog on a frequent basis and write about … Continue reading Writing in 2011
Finding Wonder in Natural Heritage
The fourth #reverb10 prompt is: Wonder. How did you cultivate a sense of wonder in your life this year?In the past year I have renewed my appreciation for Canada's natural heritage and beauty. In the past I have often over looked natural heritage for more man made history. A few of the natural heritage sites … Continue reading Finding Wonder in Natural Heritage
Inspiring Heritage Moments
Today's #reverb10 prompt is : Moment. Pick one moment during which you felt most alive this year. Describe it in vivid detail (texture, smells, voices, noises, colors).I have adjusted the prompt slightly to include moments where I have felt the most inspired and alive by events relating to history and heritage.One of the most inspiring … Continue reading Inspiring Heritage Moments
Public History Writing
The #reverb10 prompt for December 2nd is focused on writing, specifically: What do you do each day that doesn’t contribute to your writing — and can you eliminate it? I do an innumerable amount of things that don't contribute to my writing about public history. Procrastination, perfectionism, and over analyzing things to name a few. … Continue reading Public History Writing