In today's post, Daniel R. Meister writes part two of his 2024 post "Soundbite Histories." Miester discusses his renewed analysis of the Pierre Elliot Trudeau quote: “We’ll keep them in the ghetto as long as they want."

@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...

CFP @activehist.bsky.social Series: A Time of Monsters csn-rec.ca/conferences-...

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...

In today's post, Bob Joseph looks at his new book, 21 Things™ You Need to Know About Indigenous Self-Government, for the second post in the ongoing Indian Act 150 series. Make sure to check out this post and the entire series!

In today’s post, Meredith J. Batt discusses the importance of using oral history and archival documents together when exploring community history. Check out this post and the entire Queering Atlantic Canada series!

Katherine Wilson-Smith explores Woodsworth and the settlement movement.

Today on @activehist.bsky.social, we are launching a new year-long series - Indian Act 150 - looking at the 150th anniversary of the Indian Act. As part of the introduction to the series, I offer some reflections on the history and historiography of the Indian Act: activehistory.ca/blog/2026/01...

In today’s post Sean Carleton and editors Katie Carson and Sarah Kittilsen introduce a new series that will explore the Indian Act throughout its 150th anniversary.

Lilia Scudamore explores the NDP’s approach to abortion rights in British Columbia during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Samir Shaheen-Hussain (@samir0s-h.bsky.social) conducts a book review on “Inventing the Thrifty Gene: The Science of Settler Colonialism” by Travis Hay.

Ella Prisco’s second post explores women’s opposition to the Winnipeg General Strike.

Aaron Boyes and Sean Graham offer their ‘two cents’ on 1925 for their annual Year in Review (100 Years Later) series!

Today’s post, by Ella Prisco, is the first of a two part series exploring working women and the Winnipeg General Strike.

Carol F. Lee explores the life of her mother, Mary Quan, and her experience of dual Canadian and Chinese identity.

Ok, @activehist.bsky.social, I'm listening! www.threads.com/@activehisto... You can find the rest of their Telling Truths about the Settler Colonial Project series on their website

Today’s post is the last of our Telling Truths about the Settler Colonial Project series. Kristin Burnett and Shannon Stettner explore the role the YWCA played in Indian Hospitals and Residential Schools.

In today’s post Miranda Jimmy explores Indigenous data sovereignty in archives. This post is part of our Telling Truths about the Settler Colonial Project Series. Make sure to check it out!

Today’s post, by Evan J. Habkirk and Alanaise Ferguson, explores the responsibilities of churches, dioceses, and settlers in reconciliation. This post is part of our Telling Truths about the Settler Colonial Project Series, check out the entire series!

Today’s post, by Matthew Dance, explores naming policy in Edmonton. This post is part of our Telling Truths about the Settler Colonial Project Series, make sure to check out the entire series!

Today’s post, by Kristin Burnett and Shannon Stettner, is an introduction to a new series exploring truth and reconciliation. A new post will be published every day this week, make sure to stay tuned in!

The latest History of Education Quarterly is now online. In this thread, I'll post non-paywalled versions of the whole issue.

In today’s post, Andrew Nurse explores the repatriation of Indigenous culture, through artifacts, by the Vatican

From our own holdings, a photograph of The Dumbells while on tour in London in 1918, including two members of the troupe -- Ross Hamilton and Allan Murray -- dressed in drag.

In today’s post Aly Firth explores drag during the First World War through the life of Ross Hamilton from Nova Scotia. This post is part of our Queering Atlantic Canada series. Check out this post and the entire series!

In today’s post, Avery Monette (@averymonette.bsky.social) discusses the Nazi occupation of Winnipeg.

In today’s post, Donald Wright reflects on the life of Jim Miller and his experience with him.

Call for proposals for the 2026 Atlantic Canada Studies Conference. “From Harbour to Horizon: Recharting Atlantic Canada Studies.”

In today’s post, Matthew Hurst explores Hong Kong’s colonial history and ongoing challenges accessing archives. This post is written in conversation with two previous posts by June Chow.

Hong Kong diaspora communities are inhibited in accessing their city’s colonial history, I argue in my blog post for @activehist.bsky.social activehistory.ca/blog/2025/11... Based on my paper in @jich.bsky.social (open access) doi.org/10.1080/0308...

Inspired by Mi’kmaq History Month Emily Pictou-Roberts and Jess Wilton explore Mi’kmaq queer culture and history for our Queering Atlantic Canada Series.

This week on the podcast I talk with John Moses about tonight's Shannon Lecture about his father's residential school memoir @activehist.bsky.social activehistory.ca/blog/2025/10...

Drawing from many items in the U of G archives, Michael Dawson explores Jell-O in Canadian and American history. Curious to learn more? Explore our Archival and Special Collections: www.lib.uoguelph.ca/archives/our.... #UofG

Today’s post, by Michael Dawson, explores Jell-O in Canadian and American history.

Julia Grummitt explores historical interpersonal and kinship connections that build the foundation of Northwestern Ontario’s Métis Community.

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...

Du 13 au 15 novembre 2025 aura lieu le congrès du Comité canadien d'histoire du travail, à l'@uqam.ca. Organisé conjointement avec @activehist.bsky.social, le CHRS, et @sc-humainesuqam.bsky.social. #labour #travail #ouvrier #histoire 👉https://valeurdutravail.histoireengagee.ca/

In today’s post Thomas Schlich and Bruno J. Strasser explore historical and contemporary trends of masking and vaccination.

Stan Vassilenko explores the perception of Russian civil society in today’s post.

En ce 200e du #CanalLachine, Samia Dumais revisite l'histoire ouvirère de la Petite-Bourgogne, à travers les porteurs noirs du CN, images de marque de l'entreprise et nénamoins victimes de racisme par l'employeur. #capitalism #racism #railway #canada ingeniumcanada.org/channel/arti...

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

Cara Tremain discusses the future of Canadian museums and the need for continued support and policy change.

Hailey Baldock explores the intersection of feminist and media history through the 1970 Abortion Caravan.

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...

Check out @abbybeckett.bsky.social @activehist.bsky.social on Jean De Brébeuf’s Feast Day and how his remains were used to medically heal the sick shortly after his death! activehistory.ca/blog/2025/09...

In today’s post, Abigail Beckett (@abbybeckett.bsky.social) explores the Indigenous and colonial history behind Jean de Brebeuf’s Feast Day, celebrated on September 26th.

Face à l’IA, les historien·nes oscillent entre deux tentations : abandonner ou se rallier, de gré ou de force. Et s’il existait une 3e voie, demande Edward Dunsworth @activehist.bsky.social @camille-robert.info #intelligenceartificielle #enseignement #histoire #pedagogie 👉 bit.ly/DunsworthHE

C'est cette semaine qu'aura lieu le #colloque de lancement de la Chaire en #histoire #contemporaine du #Québec. Plusieurs membres de notre collectif y prendront part, dont @cathlaro.bsky.social @camille-robert.info et @martinpaquet.bsky.social. 👉https://bit.ly/ColloqueCHCQ @activehist.bsky.social

Today’s post, by Aidan Hughes from @uguelphhist.bsky.social, explores the history of women’s bodybuilding.