Department of History, Saint Mary’s University
@historysmu.bsky.social
Department of History at Saint Mary's University in Halifax / K'jipuktuk. Offering BA & MA degrees as well as minors in Applied History and British Studies. For info: [email protected]
On Oct 2 Dr Karly Kehoe of @historysmu.bsky.social led a full-day field trip for to Eigg Mountain, an abandoned 19th-century Scottish Highland settlement near Antigonish.
@smuhalifax.bsky.social students explored the site with Dr Kehoe and local community members who are descendants of the settlers
@smuhalifax.bsky.social students explored the site with Dr Kehoe and local community members who are descendants of the settlers
October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
On Oct 2 Dr Karly Kehoe of @historysmu.bsky.social led a full-day field trip for to Eigg Mountain, an abandoned 19th-century Scottish Highland settlement near Antigonish.
@smuhalifax.bsky.social students explored the site with Dr Kehoe and local community members who are descendants of the settlers
@smuhalifax.bsky.social students explored the site with Dr Kehoe and local community members who are descendants of the settlers
The @historysmu.bsky.social's next seminar takes place Oct 23 at noon (MN219). Dr Canan Sahin, a Postdoc with UnborderED Knowledge, will present "Racial Subsumption: A Historical Materialist Analysis of Forced Migration, State Formation & Labour in Turkish Capitalism." All are welcome!
October 1, 2026 at 2:05 PM
The @historysmu.bsky.social's next seminar takes place Oct 23 at noon (MN219). Dr Canan Sahin, a Postdoc with UnborderED Knowledge, will present "Racial Subsumption: A Historical Materialist Analysis of Forced Migration, State Formation & Labour in Turkish Capitalism." All are welcome!
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You can register for my talk “Hamilton: In History and On Stage” for Trinity University’s Lennox Seminar on Oct 12 here:
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Lennox Seminar Speaker Series - Shira Lurie
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October 1, 2026 at 1:28 PM
You can register for my talk “Hamilton: In History and On Stage” for Trinity University’s Lennox Seminar on Oct 12 here:
events.trinity.edu/event/lennox...
events.trinity.edu/event/lennox...
Congratulations Dr. Tim Stretton of @smuarts.bsky.social
and Dr. Danaya Wright of @uflaw.bsky.social on the publication of the Married Women and the Law in Britain, North America, and the Common Law World! For more info see: cambridgescholars.com/product/978-...
and Dr. Danaya Wright of @uflaw.bsky.social on the publication of the Married Women and the Law in Britain, North America, and the Common Law World! For more info see: cambridgescholars.com/product/978-...
September 28, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Congratulations Dr. Tim Stretton of @smuarts.bsky.social
and Dr. Danaya Wright of @uflaw.bsky.social on the publication of the Married Women and the Law in Britain, North America, and the Common Law World! For more info see: cambridgescholars.com/product/978-...
and Dr. Danaya Wright of @uflaw.bsky.social on the publication of the Married Women and the Law in Britain, North America, and the Common Law World! For more info see: cambridgescholars.com/product/978-...
Congratulations @ptwohig.bsky.social of @smuarts.bsky.social on the publication of The Labour of Care: Canada's Health Care Workers, 1945-2020 with the @uoftpress.bsky.social!
September 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Congratulations @ptwohig.bsky.social of @smuarts.bsky.social on the publication of The Labour of Care: Canada's Health Care Workers, 1945-2020 with the @uoftpress.bsky.social!
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Sounds interesting!
Please join us on Sept 18, 2026, Noon-1 p.m. in Loyola 174. "Claims and Connections: The Cape Breton Land Petitions Database and Research Tool, 1787-1843" by Dr. S. Karly Kehoe, Professor of History & Julia Caissie, Undergraduate History Student & Research Assistant. All are welcome!
September 10, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Sounds interesting!
Please join us on Sept 18, 2026, Noon-1 p.m. in Loyola 174. "Claims and Connections: The Cape Breton Land Petitions Database and Research Tool, 1787-1843" by Dr. S. Karly Kehoe, Professor of History & Julia Caissie, Undergraduate History Student & Research Assistant. All are welcome!
September 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Please join us on Sept 18, 2026, Noon-1 p.m. in Loyola 174. "Claims and Connections: The Cape Breton Land Petitions Database and Research Tool, 1787-1843" by Dr. S. Karly Kehoe, Professor of History & Julia Caissie, Undergraduate History Student & Research Assistant. All are welcome!
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Unfiltered (as always) and unboxing my new book The Labour of Care ( UTP 2026). Written in libraries, coffee shops and bars across North America. Thanks to all who have been on the ride with me.
August 24, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Unfiltered (as always) and unboxing my new book The Labour of Care ( UTP 2026). Written in libraries, coffee shops and bars across North America. Thanks to all who have been on the ride with me.
Still looking for a Fall 2026 course at Saint Mary's? Consider HIST 3451 Film & History: Modern China! In this 6 credit course, students explore the relationship between cinema and historical events.
July 12, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Still looking for a Fall 2026 course at Saint Mary's? Consider HIST 3451 Film & History: Modern China! In this 6 credit course, students explore the relationship between cinema and historical events.
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The first Road to 250 piece is up! Featuring @michaelhattem.bsky.social
www.inquirer.com/politics/nat...
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The biggest U.S. commemorations happen when we need them the most
The 250th has many echoes of the 1976 Bicentennial—but these complicated commemorations provide real opportunities for reflection and connection.
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July 3, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The first Road to 250 piece is up! Featuring @michaelhattem.bsky.social
www.inquirer.com/politics/nat...
www.inquirer.com/politics/nat...
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Lt. F. J. MacCharles’ #WW1 papers. Baddeck, #NovaScotia. Song about Cape Breton soldiers with #Scots words. Letter from his brother- 6th Reg. Cdn Mntd Rifles- criticizing Sam Hughes (Minister Militia & Defence) "If old Sam could hear these fifty thousand Canadians curse him" & photo of MacCharles.
May 11, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Lt. F. J. MacCharles’ #WW1 papers. Baddeck, #NovaScotia. Song about Cape Breton soldiers with #Scots words. Letter from his brother- 6th Reg. Cdn Mntd Rifles- criticizing Sam Hughes (Minister Militia & Defence) "If old Sam could hear these fifty thousand Canadians curse him" & photo of MacCharles.
The National Trust of Canada's #NextGreatSave is a competition to protect Canada’s historic places. This year Sainte-Marie (NS) is in the running—and one of Canada’s most endangered heritage landmarks. Vote daily until April 24, 2026 to help save it
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April 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM
The National Trust of Canada's #NextGreatSave is a competition to protect Canada’s historic places. This year Sainte-Marie (NS) is in the running—and one of Canada’s most endangered heritage landmarks. Vote daily until April 24, 2026 to help save it
👉 nextgreatsave.us.launchpad6.com/NextGreatSav...
👉 nextgreatsave.us.launchpad6.com/NextGreatSav...
Wonderful to welcome back to campus Department of History, Saint Mary's University alum Kirby Ross (BA’17, MA’20), who participated in the “Where Can an Arts Degree Take Me?” session at the 2026 Faculty of Arts Student Conference.
March 27, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Wonderful to welcome back to campus Department of History, Saint Mary's University alum Kirby Ross (BA’17, MA’20), who participated in the “Where Can an Arts Degree Take Me?” session at the 2026 Faculty of Arts Student Conference.
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FRIDAY: Undergrad and graduate students will present their research at our annual Faculty of Arts Student Conference. Back this year is the alumni roundtable, "Where can an Arts degree take me?" March 27, 9:30 am-5:30 pm in Sobey 260. All are welcome. Full program here: www.smu.ca/arts/arts-up...
March 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM
FRIDAY: Undergrad and graduate students will present their research at our annual Faculty of Arts Student Conference. Back this year is the alumni roundtable, "Where can an Arts degree take me?" March 27, 9:30 am-5:30 pm in Sobey 260. All are welcome. Full program here: www.smu.ca/arts/arts-up...
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An urgent movement is happening to preserve data from the soon-to-vanish Canadian Register of Historic Places. Students in a Public Humanities and Heritage class at SMU are part of the effort.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art... @historysmu.bsky.social #SMU_IPHH #SMUHistory #archives #artswithimpact
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art... @historysmu.bsky.social #SMU_IPHH #SMUHistory #archives #artswithimpact
‘Huge loss’: University student works to preserve national database on historic sites set to be unplugged
Wyatt Hudson is a student at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax. When he isn’t busy doing homework or assignments, he’s working to save the information from a unique internet archive that is set to di...
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March 25, 2026 at 10:14 PM
An urgent movement is happening to preserve data from the soon-to-vanish Canadian Register of Historic Places. Students in a Public Humanities and Heritage class at SMU are part of the effort.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art... @historysmu.bsky.social #SMU_IPHH #SMUHistory #archives #artswithimpact
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art... @historysmu.bsky.social #SMU_IPHH #SMUHistory #archives #artswithimpact
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The program for the upcoming Atlantic Canada Studies Conference has been posted. Looking forward to seeing some folks in Charlottetown this summer!
Atlantic Canada Studies 2026 UPEI - The GeoREACH Lab at UPEI
The UPEI Faculty of Arts and Canada Research Chair in Geospatial Humanities are pleased to welcome the Atlantic Canada Studies 2026 Conference to Charlottetown, from 2-5 June, 2026. The conference overlaps with the Canadian Historical Association (CHA) and the Canadian … Continue reading →
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March 21, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The program for the upcoming Atlantic Canada Studies Conference has been posted. Looking forward to seeing some folks in Charlottetown this summer!
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Dr. Jack Bouchard will be giving a talk based on his new book: 'Terra Nova: Food, Water, and Work in an Early Atlantic World' at 7pm, Friday, March 20, Room 1020, Rowe Management Building (6100 University Avenue). All are welcome - please do pass word along to anyone you think might be interested.
March 17, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Dr. Jack Bouchard will be giving a talk based on his new book: 'Terra Nova: Food, Water, and Work in an Early Atlantic World' at 7pm, Friday, March 20, Room 1020, Rowe Management Building (6100 University Avenue). All are welcome - please do pass word along to anyone you think might be interested.
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I am very excited to announce the forthcoming publication of my new book with University of Toronto Press in July 2026. Heartfelt thanks to friends, colleagues, archivists, librarians, & students who have been on the journey with me. Deets: utppublishing.com/doi/book/10....
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March 16, 2026 at 12:18 PM
I am very excited to announce the forthcoming publication of my new book with University of Toronto Press in July 2026. Heartfelt thanks to friends, colleagues, archivists, librarians, & students who have been on the journey with me. Deets: utppublishing.com/doi/book/10....
@uoftpress.bsky.social
@uoftpress.bsky.social
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Northeast and Atlantic Region Environmental History Forum
Call for Papers, Twelfth Annual Workshop
Friday, July 10 and Saturday July 11, 2026
Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Deadline: April 24, 2026
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#envhist #cdnhist
Call for Papers, Twelfth Annual Workshop
Friday, July 10 and Saturday July 11, 2026
Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Deadline: April 24, 2026
niche-canada.org/2026/03/03/c...
#envhist #cdnhist
Call For Papers – Northeast and Atlantic Region Environmental History Forum (NEAR-EH) 2026
The Northeast and Atlantic Region Environmental History Forum (NEAR-EH) brings together a group of scholars exploring the environmental history of eastern Canada and the northeastern United States.
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March 5, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Northeast and Atlantic Region Environmental History Forum
Call for Papers, Twelfth Annual Workshop
Friday, July 10 and Saturday July 11, 2026
Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Deadline: April 24, 2026
niche-canada.org/2026/03/03/c...
#envhist #cdnhist
Call for Papers, Twelfth Annual Workshop
Friday, July 10 and Saturday July 11, 2026
Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Deadline: April 24, 2026
niche-canada.org/2026/03/03/c...
#envhist #cdnhist
Check out this session at SMU: "International Careers: Global Affairs Canada & Canadian University Services Overseas". Details: Thursday, March 12, 10:00am in LI 135 (in Patrick Power Library)
March 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Check out this session at SMU: "International Careers: Global Affairs Canada & Canadian University Services Overseas". Details: Thursday, March 12, 10:00am in LI 135 (in Patrick Power Library)
New Op-ed in the Globe & Mail by Dr. @rblakebrown.bsky.social of @smuarts.bsky.social: "Canadians deserve to know what guns were used in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.
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Canadians deserve to know what guns were used in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
Without that information, we are unable to debate policies that may have prevented the tragedy
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March 9, 2026 at 5:07 PM
New Op-ed in the Globe & Mail by Dr. @rblakebrown.bsky.social of @smuarts.bsky.social: "Canadians deserve to know what guns were used in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/fa3b3de...
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/fa3b3de...
Looking for a great course this summer? Sign up for IPHH 3000: Heritage Field Placement. In IPHH 3000 students do placements in museums, archives and other cultural and heritage sites. While building new skills and networks, students also gain 3 credit hours toward their degree.
March 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Looking for a great course this summer? Sign up for IPHH 3000: Heritage Field Placement. In IPHH 3000 students do placements in museums, archives and other cultural and heritage sites. While building new skills and networks, students also gain 3 credit hours toward their degree.
Professor Emeritus John Reid of @smuarts.bsky.social and Professor Emeritus M. Brook Taylor of @msvuhalifax.bsky.social have published their open letter to re. Drastic Cuts to Nova Scotia Museum System on @acadiensis.bsky.social acadiensis.wordpress.com/2026/03/03/j...
John Reid and M. Brook Taylor’s Open Letter to Minister David Ritcey and Premier Tim Houston re. Drastic Cuts to Nova Scotia Museum System
Minister David RitceyDepartment of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage1741 Brunswick St., 3rd FloorHalifax, NS B3J 2R5Email: [email protected] Premier Tim HoustonOffice of the Prem…
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March 3, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Professor Emeritus John Reid of @smuarts.bsky.social and Professor Emeritus M. Brook Taylor of @msvuhalifax.bsky.social have published their open letter to re. Drastic Cuts to Nova Scotia Museum System on @acadiensis.bsky.social acadiensis.wordpress.com/2026/03/03/j...
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Baie Sainte-Marie Acadian French: An “older French”?
Thursday, March 12 | 5:30-6:30 pm | Loyola 174
Dr. Philip Comeau of Université Sainte-Anne will deliver this public lecture, using findings from data spanning 400 years. All are welcome! Learn more: loom.ly/_AhKHfM #SMULinguistics #ArtsWithImpact
Thursday, March 12 | 5:30-6:30 pm | Loyola 174
Dr. Philip Comeau of Université Sainte-Anne will deliver this public lecture, using findings from data spanning 400 years. All are welcome! Learn more: loom.ly/_AhKHfM #SMULinguistics #ArtsWithImpact
March 1, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Baie Sainte-Marie Acadian French: An “older French”?
Thursday, March 12 | 5:30-6:30 pm | Loyola 174
Dr. Philip Comeau of Université Sainte-Anne will deliver this public lecture, using findings from data spanning 400 years. All are welcome! Learn more: loom.ly/_AhKHfM #SMULinguistics #ArtsWithImpact
Thursday, March 12 | 5:30-6:30 pm | Loyola 174
Dr. Philip Comeau of Université Sainte-Anne will deliver this public lecture, using findings from data spanning 400 years. All are welcome! Learn more: loom.ly/_AhKHfM #SMULinguistics #ArtsWithImpact