Events

The "Unnatural" Rise and "Justified" Fall of Elizabeth Stewart, Countess of Arran

Elizabeth Stewart's unapologetic ambition made her the most hated woman at the court of James VI. Join us online as we uncover her story.

Join the DRAGEN lab online for a conversation about climate. Experts from the fields of history, environment, and public policy will share their unique perspectives and knowledge on our climate – past, present, and future. Dr. Sam White (Ohio State University), Dr. Maria Strack (University of Waterloo), and Mike Morrice, MP (Green Party, Canada).

University of Guelph Rural History Roundtable Speaker Series #1

Dr. Catharine Wilson, F. R. S. C. will launch her new book, Being Neighbours: Cooperative Work and Rural Culture, 1830-1960.

University of Guelph Rural History Roundtable Speaker Series #2

Lecture by Dr. Matthew Hatvany, Professor of Historical Geography, Université Laval.

University of Guelph Rural History Roundtable Speaker Series #3

Lecture by Maddie Hendricks, MA, University of Guelph.

Join our Ph.D student, Emily Oakes, currently studying at the Tri-U through Wilfrid Laurier University for this lecture, part of the Military Lecture Series.

Emily Oakes’ presentation will examine how the soldier-horse relationship functioned in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces and its effects on the soldiers, such as J.E.B. Seely or John McCrae, who wrote about their bonds with their horses. 

March 25, 2023: 29th Annual Tri-University History Conference (Rescheduled)

Keynote and Performer

Dr. Omeasoo Wāhpāsiw of Carleton University will deliver the keynote address. Performer is Kevin McKay from Cross Lake First Nation.

University of Guelph Rural History Roundtable Speaker Series #4

Lecture by Matthew Dougherty, Assistant Professor, Emmanuel College, Toronto

For information about joining the lecture, see the website for updates, or contact Brandon Mendonca (bmendonc@uoguelph.ca).

Image by Ktrinko on Wikimedia Commons

The Tri-University Graduate Student Association (TUGSA) together with the History Anti-Racism Taskforce (HART) at the University of Waterloo will host a graduate student panel in honour of Asian Heritage Month.

Dr. Cindy Blackstock will reflect on her career advocating for Indigenous children and families and discuss how the history of child welfare in Canada intersects with the history of colonialism.