UBC History Colloquium | The Holocaust: An Unfinished History: A Conversation with Author Dan Stone
The UBC Department of History Colloquium Series brings together scholars who are exploring important methodological, chronological, or geographical issues that challenge the frontiers of our discipline and contribute strongly to our collective discussions. As part of the 2023/2024 Colloquium series, we are pleased to invite you to a book talk by Dr. Dan Stone (Professor […]
New Book “Confronting Canadian Migration History” features chapter co-authored by Laura Ishiguro and Laura Madokoro
Professor Laura Ishiguro and UBC History Alumnus Laura Madokoro have co-authored a chapter in a new book. Their article White Supremacy, Political Violence, And Community, 1907 and 2017 takes an in-depth look at the race riots of Vancouver on September 7th, 1907—the largest race riot in Canadian history. The article also reflects on a recent anti-Islam rally […]
Indigenous Practices of Authority & Peoplehood Workshop – May 13-15 2019
The Department of History hosted a transnational, interdisciplinary workshop that focused on “Indigenous Practices of Authority” from May 13-15 2019. Guided by Dylan Robinson (CRC in Indigenous Arts, Queen’s University), participants first explored this topic through a walking tour of interventions by Indigenous artists in Mount Pleasant and the False Creek Flats. They then spent two days sharing examples from their on-going work that relate to the workshop theme.
The Role of Women in Global History Before 1500 CE
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, here’s a list of the contributions of women to global history, inspired by materials featured in UBC History’s HIST 101: Global History Before 1500 CE, taught by Dr. Sara Ann Knutson.