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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We’re back from our summer hiatus! Keep an eye out for some new posts this week and new changes that we’ll be rolling out later this year! Image: “Algonquin Park,” October 4, 1995, photo by Dick Loek, published by the Toronto Star (Toronto Star Archives, Toronto Public Library).

Red car driving around a bend on a forested road in Algonquin Park, the trees surrounding are turning red, orange, and yellow for autumn.

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

For the third and final post of the Canada Post and Canadian Culture series, Christo Aivalis explores labour and bargaining rights and the increasing use of bureaucratic tools. Read it here: activehistory.ca/blog/2026/05...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The second feature in our series on Canada Post is an interview with Evert Hoogers, a retired postal worker, long-time union activist, representative, and organizer with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. Read it here: activehistory.ca/blog/2026/05...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Continuing the Time of Monsters Series, Christopher Balcom explores fascism in India. Read it here: activehistory.ca/blog/2026/04...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Stephanie Pettigrew reflects on her time and work with Unwritten Histories. Make sure to check out the entire series! Read it here: activehistory.ca/blog/2026/04...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

In this revisited Unwritten Histories post, Andrea Eidinger explores every historian's favourite practice, citations! Read it here: activehistory.ca/blog/2026/04...

Green Graphic with text: "Unwritten Histories" "Cultivating a Conscientious Citation Practice" "When we continue to cite these same sources over and over again, we reinforce these texts and authors as part of our 'canon,' and therefore reproduce and institutionalize inequality within the the academy." "ANDREA EIDINGER ActiveHistory.ca"

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

In today's revisited Unwritten Histories post, Andrea Eidinger and Sarah York-Bertram discuss teaching about settler colonialism in Canada. Read it here: activehistory.ca/blog/2026/04...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Roberta Lexier explores the links between fascism and capitalism for the next post in the Time of Monsters series! Check it out here: activehistory.ca/blog/2026/03...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Today’s post is in celebration of Black History Month. Read morw abour the shared ressources here: activehistory.ca/blog/2026/02...

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Slide two: Purple background with 3 book covers. Book one: “Afua Cooper Black Canada and Law,” book two: “Rehearsals for Living by Robyn Maynard and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson,” book 3: “Sadiya Hartman’s Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments: Intimate Histories of Social Upheaval”

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

@nichecanada.bsky.social is calling for contributors for their Canada’s Great Acceleration Series. Proposals should be a short 200-word expression of interest and are due February 18, 2026. Find more info here: activehistory.ca/blog/2026/02...

Image: black background with light streams bending around a road. Text: “Call for Contributors: Canada’s Great Acceleration. Proposal deadline: February 18, 2026.

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Andrew Nurse and Roberta Lexier explore how historians work to address current manifestations of right-wing populism. This is an ongoing series, and they are asking for submissions. Find the submission information at the end of the post: activehistory.ca/blog/2026/02...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Nir Hagigi explores the use of social media during conflict and in the midst of violence. This post is part of our Media History series, make sure to check out the rest of it! Read it here: activehistory.ca/blog/2025/10...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Call For Contributors: Join the Active History Project This Fall! Interested? Click here for more information: activehistory.ca/blog/2025/10...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Today’s post is in recognition of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Read more about the shared ressources here: activehistory.ca/blog/2025/09...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

In today’s post Andrew Nurse explores the use of media in history and the value of community newspapers. Read it here: activehistory.ca/blog/2025/09...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Read Erin Gallagher-Cohoon’s post on queer histories of family and divorce in Nova Scotia activehistory.ca/blog/2025/07...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

We are hiring a part-time site manager! Applications due July 11th. For more information: activehistory.ca/blog/2025/05...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Adam Bunch’s @adambunch.bsky.social post is part of our Essays on the Future of Knowledge Mobilization and Public History Online series. Read along as he explores how he practices and promotes public history. activehistory.ca/blog/2025/07...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Mack Penner and Edward Dunsworth continue the conversation on the use of AI in education and history. Their post was written in response to a previous one by Mark Humphries. Check out this post and the previous ones here: linktr.ee/activehistory

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Previously Kristin Burnett and Shannon Stettner explored the YWCA’s role in Residential Schools and Indian Hospital systems in Canada. They also called for blog series proposal submissions. More information about submissions can be found at the end of the article. activehistory.ca/blog/2025/04...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Final post of the Pride Month showcase! Check out these posts and the entire collection here: linktr.ee/activehistory

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Continuing our showcase for Pride Month is the Queering Atlantic Canada Series, edited by Jess Wilton. It is ongoing and will have new posts soon, so make sure to stay updated! Check out the series and our showcase here: linktr.ee/activehistory

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

New showcase revisiting some of our posts for Pride Month! Check out our first spotlight and the collection here: linktr.ee/activehistory

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

In today’s post James Cullingham reflects on the life and music of Brian Wilson. Read it here: activehistory.ca/blog/2025/06...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Mark Humphries joins the ongoing discussion about AI in classrooms and history, responding to previous posts by Mack Penner and Edward Dunsworth. Read it here: activehistory.ca/blog/2025/06...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

In today’s post Edward Dunsworth explores and critiques the use of AI in scholarship, academia, and the classroom. Read it here: activehistory.ca/blog/2025/06...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Today’s post is a continuation of our Queering Atlantic Canada Series. Jess Wilton explores the life of Erica Rutherford in Prince Edward Island. Read it here: activehistory.ca/blog/2025/06...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Final post of the Asian Heritage Month showcase! Check out these posts and the entire collection here: linktr.ee/activehistory

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

We are hiring a part-time site manager! For more information: activehistory.ca/blog/2025/05...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Read Daniel Ross’ post on Toronto’s Chinatown and David Webster’s post on Timor-Leste and the power of protest here: linktr.ee/activehistory Make sure to check out the whole Asian Heritage Month Collection!

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Join Active History for a quick snack break between our CHA Roundtable and the CCWGH reception. Meet us at The Jason George (100 Front St E) at 5:15pm on Monday, June 2 for complimentary refreshments! Past and future AH authors especially welcome. Please RSVP: tinyurl.com/j438h88x

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

In today’s post Mack Penner @mackpenner.bsky.social explores the evolution of neoliberalism. Read it here: activehistory.ca/blog/2025/05...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

New showcase revisiting some of our posts for Asian Heritage Month! Check out our first spotlight and the collection here: linktr.ee/activehistory

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Fionnuala Braun’s post explores the purpose and importance of blogging history in today’s social media landscape. Read Braun’s post here: activehistory.ca/blog/2025/04...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Register to join our panelists and moderators for a critical discussion on the political use of history! westernuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi... With @histoireengagee.ca and @cndhistassoc.bsky.social

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

@oncewilting.bsky.social sits down with Sarah Worthman, executive director of the NL Queer Research Initiative, to discuss her work on queer history in Newfoundland. Read the article here: activehistory.ca/blog/2025/04...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Today’s post looks at Robert Carney’s connections with Residential schools and colonial education, emphasizing a need for recognition and the dangers of twisted truth. Read it here: activehistory.ca/blog/2025/04...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

The final post of our women’s history series explores the history of women in Canadian politics. The link to this article and our entire series can be found here: linktr.ee/activehistory

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Our fourth post for Women’s History Month looks at education and academics. Links to these articles and our women’s history series can be found here: linktr.ee/activehistory

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Explore histories of women’s healthcare for Women’s History Month! Links to these articles and our women’s history series can be found here: linktr.ee/activehistory

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

In today’s post David Webster introduces a new series on tariffs. Read his introduction here: activehistory.ca/blog/2025/03...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Our second post for Women’s History Month highlights sports and athletics! Check out these articles and our women’s history collection here: linktr.ee/activehistory

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

New mini-series revisiting some of our posts for Women’s History Month! Check out our first spotlight and the collection here: linktr.ee/activehistory

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

“Shocked, but not surprised.” In today’s post Jill Campbell-Miller explores the decision and repercussions of closing the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Check it out here: activehistory.ca/blog/2025/02...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Call for Papers: Why Does Labour Matter? The Past, Present, and Future of Labour and Labour Studies. Nov 14-15, UQAM, Montreal. Conference marks the 50th anniversary of the journal Labour/Le Travail. cclh.ca/copy-of-conf...

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 23/08/2024

Presenter profile: Samia Dumais is a doctoral student in history at Concordia University. Her research focuses on African-Canadian history in the second half of the twentieth century, and on the contemporary experiences of Afro-descendant and immigrant communities within Quebec 1/2

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 08/08/2024

Laura Madokoro is an award-winning historian who began blogging for Active History a decade ago and is now part of the Editorial Collective. She is pleased to be facilitating a discussion on the state of Canadian history blogs with an eye to the past, present and future.

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 07/08/2024

. @jessicamdewitt.bsky.social is an environmental historian of Canada and the United States, editor, project manager, and digital communications strategist. She is an executive member, editor-in-chief, and social media editor for the Network in Canadian History and Environment (NiCHE).

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 06/08/2024

Presenter profile: Carly Ciufo is a PhD Candidate at McMaster and @ActiveHist editor. Her research focuses on human rights museum workers. Her presentation is entitled "Paid in CV Lines: Labour in Historical Research and Communication." activehistory.ca/workshop/

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ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social · 24/07/2024

We are partnering with @histoireengagee.ca, @nichecanada.bsky.social, Acadiensis, and Borealia to host a workshop on the Future of Knowledge Mobilization and Public History Online. We hope to see you in London! Registration is open now. activehistory.ca/workshop/

Workshop
The Future of Knowledge Mobilization and Public History Online
Huron University, August 27-28, 2024
Visit activehistory.ca/workshop/ to register.

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