In the months that followed this workshop, I spent a long time reflecting on that thought. It made me disheartened.
The Open History of Crisis
People living through periods of severe instability and danger often describe feeling a crushing loss of agency.
People living through periods of severe instability and danger often describe feeling a crushing loss of agency.
How Do We Reflect on Our Past Without Knowing It?: YWCA Canada, Residential Schools, and Indian Hospitals
Our findings are not unique to YWCA Canada. We know that similar work in Residential Schools and Indian Hospitals was carried out by service organizations and philanthropic societies across Canada.
Our findings are not unique to YWCA Canada. We know that similar work in Residential Schools and Indian Hospitals was carried out by service organizations and philanthropic societies across Canada.
Gender Diversity, Organizational Obliviousness, and Queering the Archive in Newfoundland and Labrador
What kind of history/artistic/archival projects are you involved with around queer Atlantic Canada, other than the NLQRI?
What kind of history/artistic/archival projects are you involved with around queer Atlantic Canada, other than the NLQRI?
Canadian History in Entirely Precedented Times
As Robert Engelbert recently argued for Active History, there is nothing really “unprecedented” about the trade war of today.
As Robert Engelbert recently argued for Active History, there is nothing really “unprecedented” about the trade war of today.
The Politics of Tariffs
Everything seems to be about tariffs now; how exposed to potential US tariffs Canada is, and some of the implications and essential issues surrounding this.
Everything seems to be about tariffs now; how exposed to potential US tariffs Canada is, and some of the implications and essential issues surrounding this.
On Tariffs
Anyone could be excused for thinking it was a battle of toddlers. But this is deadly serious: a trade war, one that reminds us of moments of trade tension between Canada and the United States in the past. Only this time, it’s supersized.
Anyone could be excused for thinking it was a battle of toddlers. But this is deadly serious: a trade war, one that reminds us of moments of trade tension between Canada and the United States in the past. Only this time, it’s supersized.
Trump Needs a History Lesson. Maybe We All Do
Canadians are angry and frustrated, especially at Trump’s continued assertion that our country is not viable and that we should become the 51st state.
Canadians are angry and frustrated, especially at Trump’s continued assertion that our country is not viable and that we should become the 51st state.
A Queer Road Trip Through Atlantic Canada
Sometimes called the “Drive Through Province,” 2SLGBTQ+ New Brunswickers have created strong networks for decades and have memories of fun and frolicking that are not to be missed!
Sometimes called the “Drive Through Province,” 2SLGBTQ+ New Brunswickers have created strong networks for decades and have memories of fun and frolicking that are not to be missed!
Confessions of a Textbook Author
My work on Origins and Destinies likely did raise my profile in the Canadian history community – but perhaps not in a positive way.
My work on Origins and Destinies likely did raise my profile in the Canadian history community – but perhaps not in a positive way.
A Complete Unknown
The film is the latest cinematic effort to unravel the enigmatic genius of Bob Dylan.
The film is the latest cinematic effort to unravel the enigmatic genius of Bob Dylan.
The Great State of Canada? Time for a Rethink
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has brought with it a revival of continentalist rhetoric to North American politics.
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has brought with it a revival of continentalist rhetoric to North American politics.
Perils of Preservation: Indigenous Cultural Landscapes, Heritage, and Vandalism
Imagine walking through the doors of the last large museum you visited.
Imagine walking through the doors of the last large museum you visited.
Exposing Residential School Denialism’s Transnational Network
Denialists do not usually deny the residential school system’s existence, or even that it did damage.
Denialists do not usually deny the residential school system’s existence, or even that it did damage.
Challenging Elitist Overviews of Global History
The boundaries of traditional, elite-focused global histories of “civilization” are evident in even the few that claim to oppose Western-centrism and uncritical praise of elites.
The boundaries of traditional, elite-focused global histories of “civilization” are evident in even the few that claim to oppose Western-centrism and uncritical praise of elites.
Great Has More Than One Meaning in American History
Drawing on a long tradition of racism, nativism, and fear of the Other in American history, MAGA offers a narrow, parsimonious, and mean-spirited definition of great.
Drawing on a long tradition of racism, nativism, and fear of the Other in American history, MAGA offers a narrow, parsimonious, and mean-spirited definition of great.