Lectures/Symposiums

  • Reimagining the Historic Welland Canals

    Friday, October 04, 2024 | By

    The Centre for Canadian Studies invites you to attend a guest lecture by Kimberly Monk, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Welland Canals.

    This November, the Niagara Region commemorates the start of construction on the First Welland Canal, which through its successice enlargements, has connected trade and navigation between Lakes Ontario and Erie for almost 200 years. The three historic Welland Canals opened in 1829, 1845 and 1881, transforming the region’s physical and cultural landscape, and laying the foundations for the Fourth Welland Canal, in 1931, and modern Niagara.

    Since 2018, a team of Brock academics, students, and community volunteers have been documenting the canal’s industrial legacy through historical and archaeological investigations. However, increasing urban development, the effects of flooding, and a lack of protection and governance, have placed canal heritage at risk. As we begin bicentennial celebrations, prioritizing a strategic partnership to support the Welland Canal Cultural Heritage Landscape is a crucial step towards securing time-sensitive funding for a conservation management plan and tourism strategy. A multi-level, multi-sector collaboration will ensure the historic canals and associated archaeological sites are preserved for future generations.

    Join us at Brock University (RFP 214), Thursday October 24th 
    6:30-8:30pm

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  • Professor McDonald to Launch New Book in the Isle of Man

    Thursday, August 10, 2023 | By

    Professor Andrew McDonald will be on location at the Manx Museum Lecture Theatre this month to discuss his latest book, “A Visitor’s Guide To The Medieval Kingdoms Of Man And The Isles, 1066-1275.” He will also spend time preparing for his upcoming Travel Study Course (MARS/HIST 3F51) that is being offered in the spring of 2024.

    Congratulations on the new book, Professor McDonald, and have a wonderful trip!

    To learn more about the event, please visit the Manx National Heritage Site.

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  • Professor Manitowabi Organizes First Nations Treaties Conference on Manitoulin Island

    Friday, June 16, 2023 | By

    Manitowabi (centre) at the Manitoulin Island Treaties (1836,1862) gathering on May 22-23, 2023. Photo credit: Marnie Anderson

    Professor Josh Manitowabi, along with colleagues from Robinson Huron Waawwiindmaagewin (Sam Manitowabi) and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (Dr. Darrel Manitowabi), organized a Manitoulin Island Treaties (1836,1862) gathering on May 22-23, 2023. The two day gathering featured a program of ceremonial events, speeches, and Wampum teachings on the Treaty signing site in Manitowaning, and an academically-oriented series of presentations, talks, and reflections at the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation in M’Chigeeng.

    The livestream of the academic talks can be found on the RHW Facebook page.

    Read the official media advisory release for a full description of the gathering.

    Congratulations, Professor Manitowabi, on the success of this meeting!

     

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  • Professor Mark Spencer Lectures in Tokyo

    Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | By

    If you are wondering where your colleague is, there’s a good reason he’s not responding to your emails. On Tuesday, May 30, Professor Spencer will be at the Institute of Christianity and Culture in Tokyo to deliver a lecture entitled: “Revisiting David Hume’s Review of the Rev. Robert Henry’s History of Great Britain.”

    Safe travels, Mark, and we look forward to hearing about your travels upon your return!

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