Krista McCracken

Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 62: Vicarious Trauma in the Archives

Posted on January 6, 2020 By krista

Lego Stormtrooper with footprints in the sand on left. Right side reads "Vicarious trauma in the archives"

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

Stitching History: Using Embroidery to Examine the Past

Posted on January 6, 2020 By krista

New year, new post about embroidery. My latest piece, "Stitching History: Using Embroidery to Examine the Past" can be found over at ActiveHistory.ca. This post looks at embroidery samplers as a way to explore personal and social historical narratives. Photo by Esther Ní Dhonnacha on Unsplash

Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 61: We Made It

Posted on December 14, 2019 By krista

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

Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 60: Too Much Resilience

Posted on December 5, 2019 By krista

Plant growing out of a stump. Right side reads: Too Much resistence

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

Embroidery as Record and Resistance

Posted on November 22, 2019 By krista

My latest piece, Embroidery as Record and Resistance, can be found over at Contingent Magazine. A huge thank you to the Contingent Magazine team for their work, dedication, and innovation in creating a space for history online. My post looks at embroidery, feminist resistance, and protest. Photo - two embroidery hoops by me.

Building Relationships: Indigenous Knowledge and OER

Posted on November 18, 2019November 14, 2019 By krista

As part of the Technology + Education Seminar + Showcase (TESS) I had the opportunity to be part of an Ignite session and share some of my eCampus Ontario Open Education Fellows (OE Fellows) work. I shared a quick presentation on the intersection of Indigenous Knowledge and Open Educational Resources. You can see my slides … Continue reading Building Relationships: Indigenous Knowledge and OER

Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 59: Radical Vulnerability

Posted on November 17, 2019 By krista

Group of bare birch trees, right side reads: Episode 59 Radical Vunerability

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

Community Archives and Identity

Posted on November 13, 2019 By krista

Tomorrow I'm going to be speaking with an Algoma University sociology class about the intersection of community archives and concepts of identity. As folks might imagine, I love talking about the value of community archives so I jumped at this opportunity. You can check out my slides and speaking notes. Photo by JF Martin on Unsplash

Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 58: The Abstract Writing Slog

Posted on November 4, 2019 By krista

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

Open Access Week and Publishing in the Open

Posted on October 21, 2019 By krista

My latest post, "Open Access Week and Publishing in the Open" can be read over at ActiveHistory.ca. This book looks at open scholarly publishing in Canada, my personal publishing ethics, and how to make your research more accessible.