history News Archive
New book presents holiday memories in Manitoba
December 12, 2016 —
Manitoba at Christmas: Holiday memories in the Keystone Province will be officially launched this week
NCTR and Canada’s History Society hold Indigenous histories forum
November 25, 2016 —
Canada's top historians, educators and community leaders will gather in Ottawa on Nov. 27 to focus on engaging Canadians in the histories of Indigenous peoples
Op-Ed: The U.K. a house divided over Europe
June 29, 2016 —
Thursday’s Brexit vote was fuelled, in part, by long-term skepticism and populist resentment about what Europe was seen to be doing for Britain
University of Manitoba Press’ latest book: A Two-Spirit Journey
May 17, 2016 —
Her story is one of enduring and ultimately overcoming the social, economic, and health legacies of colonialism
Faculty of Arts
The Secret History of Secret History: From Procopius to Primary Colors
December 22, 2015 —
Dr Rachel Carnell, Professor of English at Cleveland State University, is a leading researcher in the intersections between the 18th century novel and the political sphere.
Online petition urges election debate on Aboriginal reconciliation
July 20, 2015 —
Professors trying to make sure the recommendations of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission remain an issue in this fall’s federal election
Wpg Free Press: Saying ‘sorry’ isn’t enough
June 15, 2015 —
History professor David Churchill on the wrongs done to the LGBTT Canadians
‘This history is not over’
June 10, 2015 —
'This is our history, all of ours, and surely, it demands that we think seriously about it.'
Wpg Free Press: Our pride of place is missing
May 29, 2015 —
U of Mhistory professor emeritus Gerald Friesen summarizes the a fort's significance
Libraries
This year in notable history books
December 19, 2014 —
A bit of history with your holiday? History liaison librarian Kyle Feenstra on best reads of 2014