Wednesday, December 13, 2017 7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
EST (GMT -05:00)
As we recognize 150 years of Confederation, this lecture series explores Canada's past, present, and future. These are free public lectures brought to you by the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and Wilfrid Laurier University, in partnership with À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Public Library and the City of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.
Canada's Hidden Histories
Our country’s 150th anniversary has been a year of both celebration and debate about our collective and contested past. Four professors from Laurier and À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ will bring to light some of the hidden figures and narratives, including those of First Nations, gender struggles, and migration/refugee experiences.
Speakers
- Carol Duncan, professor in Religion and Culture/Women and Gender Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University
- Eleanor Ty, professor in English and Film Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University
- Susan Roy, professor in History, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
- Jasmin Habib, professor in Political Science/Anthropology, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
Canada 150 lectures
| Date/Time | Lecture Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. | Vimy Bridge: The Battle and the Myth | À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Public Library, Main |
| Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. | Truth and Reconciliation in Canadian Post-Secondary Education | Knox À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Presbyterian Church |
| Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. | Canada's Hidden Histories | CIGI Auditorium |