If enough people seek it out, sensitive historical tourism could become an important tool that stimulates thoughtful debate and real dialogue in our society.
An (Ice) Bridge to the Past: Niagara Falls Has Frozen
At the intersection of nature and humanity.
At the intersection of nature and humanity.
The Dark Side of Disarmament: Ocean Pollution, Peace, and the World Wars
Peace does not simply come into existence when wars end---it is a set of choices, actions, and strategies taken over time which are shaped by prevailing political, economic, and social factors.
Peace does not simply come into existence when wars end—it is a set of choices, actions, and strategies taken over time which are shaped by prevailing political, economic, and social factors.
Virtual Spaces, Contested Histories: A Retrospective of a One-Day Symposium on ‘Envisioning Technologies’
Technological advances have historically been integral to creating inclusive spaces of learning, whether in schools, universities or public libraries, especially as the discourse has shifted from one of ‘charity’ to a human right.
Technological advances have historically been integral to creating inclusive spaces of learning, whether in schools, universities or public libraries, especially as the discourse has shifted from one of ‘charity’ to a human right.
Real American Hero? Military Experience in U.S. Presidential Politics
When foreign policy is considered the most important issue, the president’s role as commander-in-chief of the country’s armed forces is highlighted.
When foreign policy is considered the most important issue, the president’s role as commander-in-chief of the country’s armed forces is highlighted.
Simulating History: The Use of Historical and Political Simulations in the History Classroom
Brent Pavey, Head of History at Waterloo Collegiate Institute, shares his vision of how to engage students in political and historical debates.
Brent Pavey, Head of History at Waterloo Collegiate Institute, shares his vision of how to engage students in political and historical debates.
Waiting to Inhale: Cannabis’ Past and Future in Canada
A month after this election promise, The Economist showcased the blurry future of Canadian pot and suggested, “converting a medical-marijuana industry into a recreational one will not be easy.”
A month after this election promise, The Economist showcased the blurry future of Canadian pot and suggested, “converting a medical-marijuana industry into a recreational one will not be easy.”
Trudeau Should Pardon Bath Raid Victims.
In the immediate aftermath of Operation Soap, Toronto’s emerging queer community rallied in opposition.
In the immediate aftermath of Operation Soap, Toronto’s emerging queer community rallied in opposition.
Archival Literacy and the Role of Universities in Archival Instruction
Archival research is a vital part of historical research however many history programs do not offer critical training in archives and most history majors tend to learn by trial and error how to navigate archival repositories. History classes may include a visit to the archive but these orientation sessions are often superficial and do not focus on the hands on development of research skills.
Archival research is a vital part of historical research however many history programs do not offer critical training in archives and most history majors tend to learn by trial and error how to navigate archival repositories. History classes may include a visit to the archive but these orientation sessions are often superficial and do not focus on the hands on development of research skills.
Syrian Refugees Now and South Asian Refugees Then: Marion Dewar and the Legacy of Project 4000
Dewar’s aim was to bring 4000 Southeast Asian refugees to Ottawa
Dewar’s aim was to bring 4000 Southeast Asian refugees to Ottawa
The Future of Public History Programs in North America and Abroad
Continuing the conversation on the future of Public History programs this week is Jean-Pierre Morin, a member of the board of directors of the National Council on Public History
Continuing the conversation on the future of Public History programs this week is Jean-Pierre Morin, a member of the board of directors of the National Council on Public History
The Cable Citizen
What makes the recent CRTC reforms interesting to the historian is how they can be seen as a culmination of a consumer-orientated vision of Canadian content.
What makes the recent CRTC reforms interesting to the historian is how they can be seen as a culmination of a consumer-orientated vision of Canadian content.
A Smudgier Dispossession is Still Dispossession
Indigenous and Black bodies should be closer to liberation. Otherwise a kinder, gentler, smudgier dispossession is still dispossession.
Indigenous and Black bodies should be closer to liberation. Otherwise a kinder, gentler, smudgier dispossession is still dispossession.
Canada’s Pro-Life Province: 30 Years Without Abortion Access in PEI
After a decade of lobbying medical professionals, hospital board members, and politicians, the PEI Right to Life Association rebranded PEI as Canada’s first pro-life province.
After a decade of lobbying medical professionals, hospital board members, and politicians, the PEI Right to Life Association rebranded PEI as Canada’s first pro-life province.
The Problematic Spectrum: Historical Trajectories of Gender, Sexuality and Health in a Not-So-Progressive Age
Recent controversies around the methods of the now defunct Child, Youth and Family Gender Identity Clinic unfortunately reveal that that the acceptance of those who demonstrate the full expanse of this spectrum has by no means come.
Recent controversies around the methods of the now defunct Child, Youth and Family Gender Identity Clinic unfortunately reveal that that the acceptance of those who demonstrate the full expanse of this spectrum has by no means come.
Engaging the Public at Living History Sites
Active history is proud to present a video each week from New Directions in Active History.
Active history is proud to present a video each week from New Directions in Active History.