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Online Book Launch for "Gateways to Trade," April 16, 1:00 PM ET. Hosted by the CIVIS: Urban Governance and Citizenship Research Cluster at the Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies, York University. More info and registration:
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Look what arrived! 👀 We’re eager to dig into the advanced reading copies of “Barefoot Gringo” by George Bowering. Available May 12, “Barefoot Gringo” is a deeply personal and humorous account of George Bowering’s time in Mexico, exploring life, food, animals, love, aging, and more.
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6 days ago
Thrilled to chat with
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about *A Cold Colonialism* on his Nature's Past podcast! The episode is now live; check it out here!
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Nature's Past Episode 77: Modern Exploration and the Canadian North
This episode focuses on the legacy of the Franklin Expedition, modern Arctic exploration, and Tina Adcock’s study of southern explorers shaping northern narratives.
https://niche-canada.org/2026/03/24/natures-past-episode-77-modern-exploration-and-the-canadian-north/
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This groundbreaking collection offers a rare glimpse into the often-overlooked aspects of men’s lives, set against the backdrop of shifting social norms, economic uncertainty, and the political upheaval of today’s world.
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"The Civil Sphere in Canada" shows why a socially just, inclusive society hinges on a robust and dynamic civil sphere.
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We had a wonderful time meeting visitors to the Association for Asian Studies conference. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth!
#AAS2026
Couldn't make the conference? Take 30% off our Asian Studies titles online using code AAS26 (expires March 29, 2026):
www.ubcpress.ca/asian-studies
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“The recent controversy surrounding agreements between Canada and the Musqueam Nation reminds us of lessons to be learned from our colonial past.” Head to the Vancouver Sun for an op-ed by George Abbott, author of "Unceded."
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George Abbott: Lessons to be learned from B.C.'s colonial past
George Abbott: Musqueam were front-and-centre in 1874 as Canada tested B.C. commitment to honour its deal to expand Indigenous reserves.
https://vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/george-abbott-lessons-learned-bc-colonial-past
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This week we’re at the Association for Asian Studies conference in Vancouver! Visit our special conference webpage for details. We hope to see you there!
#AAS2026
www.ubcpress.ca/aas-conference
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18 days ago
Check out Andrew L. Craig's review of Shannon Stunden Bower's "Transforming the Prairies: Agricultural Rehabilitation and Modern Canada," published in 2024 by
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; review now available
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Sara F.L. Kirk
21 days ago
Flicking through a new book is always such a lovely feeling, especially one with a chapter I wrote in it. Read about
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success stories from across Canada. Available from
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Congratulations to the editors of, and contributors to, “Geographies of the Heart: Stories from Newcomers to Canada” for being awarded a Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Award in the Individual Initiatives category! 🎉
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UBC Press is pleased to be at
#LondonBookFair
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with Livres Canada Books. 🍁
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This fully updated and expanded edition of "Forest Economics," the most authoritative book on the subject, covers economic principles and concepts and their application to modern forest management. 🌲🌳
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Hooray! “The Debt of a Nation” by Angela C. Tozer is a finalist for the 2025 Wilson Book Prize. Thank you to the Wilson Institute for Canadian History, and congratulations to all the finalists! 🎉
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"One of the central unanswered questions about the Doug Ford government’s nuclear expansion plans for Ontario has been: How they will be paid for?" Mark Winfield, author of "Sustainable Energy Transitions in Canada," has some answers. And questions.
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Opinion: How will free-spending Ford pay for Ontario’s $400-billion nuclear plans?
If the plans are to be paid for through the rates charged for the electricity produced, bills will rise dramatically
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-how-will-free-spending-ford-pay-for-ontarios-400-billion-nuclear-plans/
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This Thursday, join Dr. Georgina Martin (author of "Drumming our Way Home") for a conversation on the intergenerational effects of Indian hospitals in Canada. February 26 at 10:00 AM ET. Join online or in person at the CAMH Bell Gateway Building, Toronto. Register:
www.camh.ca/en/driving-c...
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Historical Context and the Intergenerational Effects of Indian Hospitals in Canada with Dr. Georgina Martin
Join Dr. Georgina Martin for a conversation on Indian Hospitals, as she provides a historical overview that identifies the locations and purpose of these institutions, while also exploring how they op...
https://www.camh.ca/en/driving-change/about-camh/events/intergenerational-effects-of-indian-hospitals-in-canada
about 1 month ago
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At this year's conference for The Association of Canadian Studies in German-speaking Countries we will be showcasing an excellent selection of titles from the University of British Columbia Press 📚
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Now available in paperback and Open Access download, “Age and Immigration Policy in Canada” by Christina Clark-Kazak is the first comprehensive analysis of age discrimination in Canadian immigration law and policy.
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On Thursday we celebrated the Vancouver launch of “Foreign Affairs in the Canadian Constitution” by H. Scott Fairley. Thank you to the attendees and to DG Barristers for graciously hosting the event. About the book:
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Last week, The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights invited H. Scott Fairley for a roundtable discussion of themes from his new book, “Foreign Affairs in the Canadian Constitution.” Head to the Asper Centre’s blog for an excellent recap of the conversation:
aspercentre.ca/federal-gove...
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Federal government needs a stronger foreign affairs power, H. Scott Fairley argues
By Daniel Minden Canadian federalism jurisprudence should provide the federal government with firmer ground to exercise authority over foreign affairs, Toronto lawyer H. Scott Fairley argued last wee...
https://aspercentre.ca/federal-government-needs-a-stronger-foreign-affairs-power-h-scott-fairley-argues/
about 2 months ago
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Tina Adcock
about 2 months ago
Delighted to have my research featured in this new podcast hosted by my alma mater's radio station! It's based on a book talk I gave at
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last fall.
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We’re halfway through our 55th Birthday Flash Sale! For one more week, take 55% off 55 UBC Press books! See what’s on sale:
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
Canadian publishers condemn Alberta's decision to proceed with its discriminatory book ban. The ban restricts access to literature, undermines professional expertise & diverts public resources away from actual learning.
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Canadian Publishing Industry Condemns Implementation of Alberta Book Ban - Association of Canadian Publishers
https://publishers.ca/alberta-book-ban-implementation/
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“The Scramble for the Teenage Dollar” by Katharine Rollwagen explores how mid-century marketers and advertisers created the concept of the teenager as model consumer, an idea that has driven our culture ever since.
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about 2 months ago
Everything you ever wanted to know (and you do want to know!) about how university presses work on
#feedingtheelephant
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gives an overview of the Canadian UP landscape:
networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
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Varieties of University Press Business Models: Canadian Presses | H-Net
A guest post from
https://networks.h-net.org/group/discussions/20140522/varieties-university-press-business-models-canadian-presses
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about 2 months ago
Douglas Hildebrand of
@ubcpress.bsky.social
provides an overview of the UP landscape in Canada for
#FeedingTheElephant
. "It’s a business that makes absolutely no business sense but is crucial to national conversations on various subjects and in exporting Canadian ideas to the world," he writes.
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Varieties of University Press Business Models: Canadian Presses | H-Net
A guest post from
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“Aging Playfully” by Maxwell Hartt makes a compelling case for community planning that builds opportunities for older-adult play into the design of public spaces.
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We never do this! To celebrate our 55th birthday, UBC Press is offering 55% off 55 UBC Press books! 🥳 Until February 17, 2026, take 55% off 55 books on our website (specific formats only). Sale prices are reflected on our website. Free shipping on Canadian web orders over $40.
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
In our latest book review, Lianne Leddy examines
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's A Cold Colonialism: Modern Exploration and the Canadian North (
@ubcpress.bsky.social
2025)
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Review of Adcock, A Cold Colonialism
Adcock examines modern northern explorers, revealing how gendered networks and knowledge production enabled Canadian settler colonial power with lasting impacts.
https://niche-canada.org/2026/01/30/review-of-adcock-a-cold-colonialism/
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This is a great opportunity and a chance to be part of the amazing BC publishing community! ⬇️
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2 months ago
Here it is! Our 2026 Nonfiction Spring Preview with titles from
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Most Anticipated: Our 2026 Nonfiction Spring Preview · Blog Post · 49th Shelf
Books on politics, memoir, biography, history, health, identity, social justice, disability, community, food, and more!
https://49thshelf.com/Blog/2026/01/29/Most-Anticipated-Our-2026-Nonfiction-Spring-Preview
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New from our Studies in Canadian Military History series with the Canadian War Museum, "Watching the Bear" by Alan Barnes draws on recently declassified documents to offer a new perspective on Canada's policies for the defence of North America in the decades following WWII.
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Did you miss last week's Vancouver Historical Society talk with Bob Muckle ("Once upon This Land")? You're in luck! You can now watch the full presentation via YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7le...
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ONCE UPON THIS LAND-ARCHAEOLOGY IN BC AND THE STORIES IT TELLS - ROBERT J. MUCKLE
YouTube video by Vancouver Historical Society
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7led26xQ-g
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Woohoo! We're thrilled to see that "Unceded: Understanding British Columbia’s Colonial Past and Why It Matters Now" by George Abbott is resonating with readers in BC!
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This BC Bestseller makes the list for a reason. Unceded from
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highlights how the past has never been more relevant, and offers a guide for the future.
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So very pleased to announce that From Red Dresses to Memory Stones: Multimedia Activism and Gender-Based Violence in Canada (UBC Press, 2026) is now available to preorder! I invite you to share 🙏🏼
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From Red Dresses to Memory Stones
From Red Dresses to Memory Stones - Multimedia Activism and Gender-Based Violence in Canada; From Red Dresses to Memory Stones explores creative media activism to address gender-based violence, illumi...
https://www.ubcpress.ca/from-red-dresses-to-memory-stones
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"At a time when there seems to be growing confusion about the way forward and weakening commitment to reconciliation, Unceded grounds the current debates in B.C.’s colonial history and argues for a better future." Andrew MacLeod (The Tyee) reviews Unceded by George Abbott:
https://ow.ly/oBO550Y0jFW
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Why George Abbott’s Book on Indigenous Rights Matters | The Tyee
The former cabinet minister examines the bad decisions that got us here, and a path forward.
https://ow.ly/oBO550Y0jFW
2 months ago
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On February 21 in Williams Lake, Dr. Georgina Martin ("Drumming Our Way Home") will be sharing her story at Feasting on Stories - Winter Storytelling Gathering, hosted by Moccasin Footprint Society. More info and registration:
https://ow.ly/m79s50XZU3p
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Abigail Friendly
2 months ago
I am thrilled that my book, "Claiming the Right to the City: Rethinking Urban Transformations in Brazil," is now published at
@ubcpress.bsky.social
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We are looking for a Junior Editor. The Junior Editor will contribute to the acquisition, development, and funding requirements of an intellectually rich program of books to be published by UBC Press in defined subject areas. Further information and apply at:
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Junior Editor
Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Editorial and Production Services , Level A Job Title Junior Editor Department Acquisitions | UBC Press Compensation Range $5,791.00 - $8,323.42 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted...
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We're looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at the IPAC Victoria event: The Trust Imperative: Navigating Change in BC's Public Institutions. George Abbott, author of "Unceded," will be on the panel and signing copies of his book!
https://ipac-victoria.ca/events/climate-t2wee-ewaa5
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The Trust Imperative: Navigating Change in BC's Public Institutions — IPAC Victoria
Public trust is declining across democracies. What does that mean for BC? Join IPAC Victoria for a thought-provoking panel with senior policymakers and academics exploring the future of trust in public institutions.
https://ipac-victoria.ca/events/climate-t2wee-ewaa5
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According to BC BookLook, "Unceded" by George Abbott is "a clear-eyed examination of how colonial decision-making continues to shape the province today."
https://bcbooklook.com/about/whos-who/
Read "Unceded":
https://www.ubcpress.ca/unceded
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Who's Who - BC Booklook
George Bowering is the 27th recipient of the province’s $5,000 award for an outstanding literary career, named for the prolific anarchist George Woodcock. FULL STORY
https://bcbooklook.com/about/whos-who/
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On February 7, join the West Vancouver Memorial Library and the District of West Vancouver Archives for "Once Upon This Land: Archaeology in British Columbia and the Stories It Tells with Bob Muckle." Learn more:
https://ow.ly/NwRs50XTcXM
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Once Upon This Land: Archaeology in British Columbia and the Stories It Tells with Bob Muckle - West Vancouver Memorial Library
In celebration of Heritage Week later this month, Bob Muckle, author of Once Upon This Land: Archaeology in British Columbia and the Stories It Tells, will talk about British Columbia's fascinating array of famous and lesser-known archaeological sites, from footprints left in mud on Calvert Island 13,000 years ago to remnants of COVID-19 left behind in
https://ow.ly/NwRs50XTcXM
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January 22, 7PM,
Museum of Vancouver
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https://vancouver-historical-society.ca/events/
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Events - Vancouver Historical Society
Events JAN 22 2026 Once Upon This Land: Archaeology in British Columbia 7:00 PM MoVSpeaker: Dr. Bob MuckleDr. Bob Muckle will present an overview of the human past in British Columbia through the lens of archaeology. Beginning about 15,000 years ago and extending through the historic period, the lecture highlights important sites and
https://vancouver-historical-society.ca/events/
3 months ago
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"Tender Labour" by Jennifer E. Shaw investigates the paid and unpaid labour that young migrants from the Philippines engage in to hold their families together and build a better life.
https://bit.ly/49iwnns
3 months ago
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"The Rise of Tzu Chi" by Chengpang Lee reveals a dynamic Asian religious movement that draws its global success from its capacity to incorporate diversity.
https://bit.ly/3KYC7th
3 months ago
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Is your 2026 resolution to read more? Now is the perfect time to stock up on books for the new year. Until December 31, take 20% off all books on our website using discount code BRRR25 at checkout! ❄️ Start browsing:
ubcpress.ca/browse-books
3 months ago
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Through biography, "John Hart" by Patricia E. Roy illuminates the political and economic history of British Columbia during the Depression and two world wars.
https://bit.ly/49kGcBi
3 months ago
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"After Redress: Japanese Canadian and Indigenous Struggles for Justice," edited by Kirsten Emiko McAllister and Mona Oikawa, is an innovative and critical examination of continuing calls for justice in the wake of state redress and reconciliation agreements.
https://bit.ly/3L4niVU
3 months ago
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"Sufism in Canada," edited by Geneviève Mercier-Dalphond and Merin Shobhana Xavier, considers how Sufism informs Islam and popular spirituality, opening new avenues of understanding about religiosity and Muslim identities in this country.
https://bit.ly/455QNNW
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