CFP for “The Other 60s: A Decade That Shaped Canada and the World”

CFP for “The Other 60s: A Decade That Shaped Canada and the World”

To mark the 150th Anniversary of Confederation, on Saturday 22 April 2017 the History Department, University of Toronto, will be hosting a day-long workshop titled “The Other 60s: A Decade That Shaped Canada and the World.” The intent of the workshop is to discuss the global context in which the Canadian federation emerged and, ultimately, provoke a larger public discussion.

Please find below the call for papers due on Friday 24 June 2016.

Call for Papers

The Other 60s: A Decade That Shaped Canada and the World

Saturday April 22, 2017

Department of History, The University of Toronto

Co-Chairs: Paula Hastings & Heidi Bohaker

We invite proposals for papers to be presented at a day-long workshop intended to provoke public discussion about the larger global context in which the Canadian federation emerged.  We invite papers that will stimulate thoughtful and engaged conversation about mid-nineteenth events and developments.  What do they say about Canadian Confederation and what do they reveal about the political formations in the world in which we now live?  To ensure that the conversation continues, we intend to gather the workshop presentations into an edited volume of short essays, intended for a broad audience.

We invite paper submissions (papers only, not entire panels) on the following themes:

  • Confederation in global context
  • Colonialisms, Empires and Indigeneity
  • The Idea of Sovereignty
  • Wars and Revolutions in the 1860s
  • Federalisms, Nationalisms, and Nation/State formations
  • Infrastructure, Technology, and Economy in the 1860s
  • Memories, Commemorations, and the Invention of Traditions

Deadline for submissions:  FRIDAY JUNE 24, 2016.

Please submit a 250-300 word abstract and c.v. to other60s@utoronto.ca. For further information, please contact other60s@utoronto.ca.

Appel de communications

The Other 60s: A Decade That Shaped Canada and the World

Samedi 22 avril 2017

Department of History, The University of Toronto

Co-Présidentes : Paula Hastings & Heidi Bohaker

Nous sollicitons des propositions de communications pour un atelier de recherche visant à encourager des discussions de grande envergure sur le contexte global dans lequel la fédération canadienne a émergé. Nous cherchons des communications qui inciteront des échanges enrichissants et impliqués sur les événements et développements du milieu du XIXe siècle. Que nous apprennent-ils de la Confédération canadienne et que révèlent-ils des formations politiques dans le monde contemporain? Afin d’assurer la suite de la conversation, nous prévoyons publier les présentations dans un volume édité de courts essais visant un large public.

Nous sollicitons des communications (seulement et non pas des séances entières) portant sur les thèmes suivants :

  • Confédération dans le contexte global
  • Colonialismes, empires et autochtonicité
  • Le concept de la souveraineté
  • Guerres et révolutions des années 1860
  • Fédéralismes, nationalismes et les formations d’États/nations
  • Infrastructure, technologie et économie pendant les années 1860
  • Mémoire et invention de la tradition

Date limite pour les soumissions: VENDREDI 24 JUIN 2016.

Veuillez soumettre un résumé de 250 à 300 mots et un CV à other60s@utoronto.ca. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez contacter other60s@utoronto.ca.

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Congratulations to Ruth Sandwell: Promotion to Full Professor

Congratulations to Ruth Sandwell: Promotion to Full Professor

We are happy to share the news that Professor Ruth Sandwell has been promoted to the rank of Full Professor. While her primary appointment is with OISE, Professor Sandwell holds a cross-appointment with the History Department and has long made important contributions to our Department, and to the training of our graduate and undergraduate students.

Please join us in sending congratulations to Professor Sandwell on this important achievement!