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.

The Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies hosts the 31st Canadian Military History Colloquium which will be held virtually from 9 am to 5 pm ET on 14-15 May, 2021.

This year’s conference is free, but registration through the website is still required.

The Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies hosts the 31st Canadian Military History Colloquium which will be held virtually from 9 am to 5 pm ET on 14-15 May, 2021.

This year’s conference is free, but registration through the website is still required.

In 1970, Jennifer Hosten made history by becoming the first woman of colour to win the title of Miss World. A person of many talents, her careers encompass broadcasting, diplomacy, international development, entrepreneurship, and counselling.

Registration is now open for this in-person conference

Conference details are available on the website.

Presenter: Dr. Andrew Watson, Assistant Professor, University of Saskatchewan.

Photo by ecologist Dylan White

Presenters: S. Mehltretter, B. Luby, A. Bradford, and L. Legzdins with Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation

The @manominproject is a multicultural, multidisciplinary research team committed to crop restoration and cultural revitalization in Anishinaabe-AKI (the land of Anishinabeg). Manomin, the crop for which @manominproject cares, is commonly known in English as "wild rice."

Presenter: Dr. Mary Murphy, Distinguished Professor of History, Montana State University.

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. 

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.