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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
History is the interpretation of the past through the questions of the present. Historians are like detectives; they examine how individuals, groups and human systems shaped past events and ideas, and they draw on a wide range of sources in their investigations. In undergraduate and graduate history courses at UM, students work with faculty members whose expertise is internationally recognized.
Friday, November 22, 2024
7:00 p.m.
118 St. John's College
Everyone is welcome!
Dr. Jim Mochoruk [MA/84, PhD/92], Distinguished Professor of History, who has recently retired from the University of North Dakota, will offer his "Reflections from a Career Teaching History".
Presented by the History Graduate Students Association (HGSA) as part of the Fort Garry Lecture Series.
Congratulations to Gifty Asamoah, a student in the Joint Masters' program (archival studies stream) for winning the 2024 Association of Canadian Archivists' Ancestry Continuing Education Award.
"While the importance of community archives for cultural preservation is recognized, there remains a lack of understanding regarding how individual migrant perceptions influence data collection and archival practices. My project seeks to adopt a case study approach to explore migrant perceptions on how archives and record-keeping can contribute to preserving culture and maintaining identity, particularly among Ghanaian immigrants in Manitoba."
By Dr. Gerald Friesen, Distinguished Professor Emeritus
This spring, Canadian historian Gerald Friesen will tour his upcoming biography, The Honourable John Norquay, which delves into the life of Manitoba's fifth premier. In this major study, Friesen sheds welcome light on a neglected historical figure once described as Louis Riel’s alter ego.
By Dr. Sean Carleton
Congratulations to Dr. Carleton on the publication of his latest book.
"Lessons in Legitimacy" combines insights from history, Indigenous studies, historical materialism and political economy to present different histories of education for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples together. In the process, this important study reveals how an understanding of the historical uses of schooling can inform contemporary discussions about the role of education in reconciliation and improving Indigenous–settler relations.
Winner of the Founders' Prize for Best Book published between 2022-2024 by the Canadian History of Education Association.
UMHISA is a student organization that offers events, student resources and opportunities for history students.
An undergraduate degree in history is not designed as preparation for a particular profession. Instead, the study of history provides training for any type of work where research and communication skills are important.
Use this guide to map out your career pathway from the start of your academic journey. Get the information you need for academic planning and connect with experiences to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes that employers are seeking.
View the History Career Compass
The Canadian Historical Association showcases a variety of history career paths through the personal profiles of Canadian history grads.
Undergraduate students have the opportunity to work with our leading faculty researchers and gain valuable experience.
This student organization represents history graduate students at both the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg. The group offers workshops, events and more.
Before submitting your application to the UM Faculty of Graduates Studies for the Joint Master’s Program, you are encouraged to contact at least one potential advisor from among the members of the UM and/or UW Departments of History.
In an email, please let the potential advisor know the following:
Be sure to mention any correspondence with a potential advisor in your Statement of General Interest and Intent.
Please note that tentative acceptance from an advisor does not guarantee admission into the program.
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Recent PhD dissertations
The Fort Garry Lectures is an annual student colloquium and dissertation workshop, organized by students in the Joint Master's Program at the University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg. Guest lectures and roundtables are also hosted throughout the academic year.
403 Fletcher Argue
Phone: 204-474-8401
history@umanitoba.ca
Sylvie Winslow, Graduate Program Assistant
403 Fletcher Argue
Phone: 204-474-8401
Sylvie.Winslow@umanitoba.ca
Department of History
Room 403 Fletcher Argue Building
15 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
