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: www.yorku.ca/research/rob...

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. bit.ly/3Psbxux

Thrilled to chat with @seankheraj.bsky.social about *A Cold Colonialism* on his Nature's Past podcast! The episode is now live; check it out here! #envhist #envhum #cdnhist @ubcpress.bsky.social niche-canada.org/2026/03/24/n...

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. bit.ly/4bJSi6W

"The Civil Sphere in Canada" shows why a socially just, inclusive society hinges on a robust and dynamic civil sphere. bit.ly/4bCc3gY

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

“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." vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

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

Check out Andrew L. Craig's review of Shannon Stunden Bower's "Transforming the Prairies: Agricultural Rehabilitation and Modern Canada," published in 2024 by @ubcpress.bsky.social; review now available @hnetreviews.bsky.social #envhist #envhum #aghist #envtech www.h-net.org/reviews/show...

Flicking through a new book is always such a lovely feeling, especially one with a chapter I wrote in it. Read about #SchoolFood success stories from across Canada. Available from @ubcpress.bsky.social www.ubcpress.ca/school-food-...

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! 🎉 archway.ca/news/23rd-an...

UBC Press is pleased to be at #LondonBookFair! Find us at the #CanadaStand with Livres Canada Books. 🍁 #LBF2026

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. 🌲🌳 bit.ly/4bfAWid

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! 🎉 wilson.humanities.mcmaster.ca/news/2025-wi...

"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. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

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...

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 📚 buff.ly/2A1UmHb @ubcpress.bsky.social @nwfcanstudies.bsky.social #CanadianStudies

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. bit.ly/4cCw5tD #cdnlaw

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: www.ubcpress.ca/foreign-affa... #ForeignAffairs #CanadianConstitution #PublicLaw

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...

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 @ualberta.bsky.social last fall. #cdnhist #cdnhistory @ubcpress.bsky.social

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: bit.ly/4tpI0RL

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. @lpgcanada.bsky.social @youralberta.bsky.social publishers.ca/alberta-book...

“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. bit.ly/4ccBBD4

Everything you ever wanted to know (and you do want to know!) about how university presses work on #feedingtheelephant! @doughild.bsky.social gives an overview of the Canadian UP landscape: networks.h-net.org/group/discus...

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.

“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. bit.ly/3NVzOZ9

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. bit.ly/4qkUhEf

In our latest book review, Lianne Leddy examines @tinaadcock.bsky.social's A Cold Colonialism: Modern Exploration and the Canadian North ( @ubcpress.bsky.social 2025) niche-canada.org/2026/01/30/r... #envhist #cdnhist #arctic #bookreview #histsci

This is a great opportunity and a chance to be part of the amazing BC publishing community! ⬇️

Here it is! Our 2026 Nonfiction Spring Preview with titles from @dundurnpress.bsky.social @ecwpress.bsky.social @doubledaybooks.bsky.social @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social @ubcpress.bsky.social @umanitobapress.bsky.social @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social #CanLit 49thshelf.com/Blog/2026/01...

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. bit.ly/4qQjEPg

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...

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!

This BC Bestseller makes the list for a reason. Unceded from @ubcpress.bsky.social highlights how the past has never been more relevant, and offers a guide for the future.

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 🙏🏼 www.ubcpress.ca/from-red-dre... @ubcpress.bsky.social @ualberta.bsky.social @janisirwin.bsky.social

"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

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

I am thrilled that my book, "Claiming the Right to the City: Rethinking Urban Transformations in Brazil," is now published at @ubcpress.bsky.social. It explores profound divisions between the right to the city on paper and the reality in practice. See bit.ly/49v96gQ for more info, or get in touch.

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: https://ow.ly/b5Aw50XX2FQ.

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

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

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

January 22, 7PM, Museum of Vancouver. Join the Vancouver Historical Society for a lecture with archaeologist Bob Muckle. Drawing from his book Once Upon This Land, Muckle will present an overview of the human past in BC through the lens of archaeology. https://vancouver-historical-society.ca/events/

"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

"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

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

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

"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

"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