The exhausted artifact: Why museums make us tired
Climb the steps past the waterfall and the pine tree inside Peterborough’s Canadian Canoe Museum and you will find yourself standing in front of this map for a long time. …
History (HIST)
Black History Month in the Canadian Context
As we are in the month of February, Trent is recognizing Black History Month with a series of events including lectures, discussions, concerts, and performances, as it is recognized across …
Workers (and Students) of Canada, Unite!
When I tell people I’m interested in labour history, most smile politely, perhaps nod a couple times and then quickly change the subject. For many, talk of workers and unions …
Trent Professor Receives Grant to Study First Nations of Argentina
Dr. David Sheinin is a professor of Latin American and American history at Trent University, and has received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to facilitate …
Idle No More Proclaim October 7: So, What Does Being a Treaty Person at Trent University Mean?
Early this month, Idle No More (INM) Proclaim October 7 events will be happening across the country in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Royal Proclamation of 1763. In …
What I Did on my Summer Vacation: The Arthur Virtual Archive
The summer months are a wonderful time for us Canadians to finally escape our dreary protective rectangles, get outdoors, and appreciate the beauty of nature. For a decent chunk of …
A Jewish Child in a Christian Disguise: Holocaust Survivor Jack Kuper
Holocaust survivor, graphic designer, filmmaker, and 1960s ad man Jack Kuper graced the Trent community with his presence on Thursday November 29th 2012 thanks to Lady Eaton College and the …
The Naked Truth: Arthur speaks with historian Philippa Levine
The Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Theory, Politics & Gender was established by Trent University’s Dr. Elaine Stavro with the goal of providing the Trent and Peterborough community with opportunities to …