October is Mi’kmaw History Month, a time to celebrate and to reaffirm commitment to the Peace and Friendship Treaties. We are all Treaty People.

You can explore more here: mikmaqhistorymonth.ca

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The Nova Scotia Women’s History Society recently shared a public letter raising concerns about proposed cuts to the provincial museum system and the impact on heritage sites across the province. 
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Just a reminder that there is still time to register for Winter courses. Copy and paste this link into your browser to access the Winter 2026 course catalogue: https://colssprod.msvu.ca/Student/Courses/Search?subjects=HIST
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In honour of Viola Desmond Day (November 8th), who stood against racial segregation, in Nova Scotia’s history.
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On November 7, 1885, Donald Smith, a CPR director, drove the ceremonial last spike into the railway, British Columbia. This act symbolized the completion of the transcontinental line.
Source: www.pc.gc.ca
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November 8 — Indigenous Veterans Day

Honouring the Indigenous Veterans across Canada.

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Veterans’ Week is here. This week includes Indigenous Veterans Day (Nov 8) and Remembrance Day (Nov 11).

Source: Government of Canada, “This Veterans’ Week, join the conversation and show your remembrance,” November 2025.

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Happy Halloween from the History Department!

If you want to learn more about real life witches, check out HIST 3314, Witches, Which-Hunters, and Scholars in Early Europe! Offered in Winter 2026

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