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In her paper, "Heroes and Identity: Two Hundred Years in the Making," Heather MacDonald discusses how the Canadian government used the anniversary of the War of 1812 as a federal initiative to unite Canadians.

Heather examines how the commemorative events utilized antiquated heroes, including Sir Isaac Brock, Charles de Salaberry, Tecumseh and Laura Secord, to bring Canadians together, which ultimately proved unsuccessful. 

A history professor from the University of Waterloo who is an expert in human rights and race relations in Canada has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).

Professor Jim Walker received the honour after his peers selected him from a list of exceptional candidates.

Specializing in healthcare history, Professor Heather MacDougall is currently involved in a project that addresses the ongoing issue of public support for and opposition to immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases. By focusing specifically on the much contested MMR vaccine from its introduction in the 1970s to the present, Dr. MacDougall's research highlights the key influencing factors which affect parental decision-making about their childrens' healthcare.