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New Museum Graduate Student Fellowship Highlights Black and African Canadian Contributions to Science and Innovation

Ingenium, the national organization that manages Canada’s science and technology museums, has joined forces with the Black Canadian Studies Association to launch an exciting new opportunity—the Black and African Canadian Scientific and Technological Innovations Fellowship. This fellowship, hosted by the Ingenium Research Institute, invites graduate students to explore the deep connections between Black and African …

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Discover Morden’s Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame

The Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame (MBBBHOF), located in Morden, celebrates the significant impact of baseball on the province's sports history. Established in 1997 by dedicated volunteers, it features a fascinating collection of artifacts and stories. Listen to our podcast to learn more.

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A Podcast on Nursing Uniforms: History and Trends

The podcast discusses the evolution of nursing uniforms in Canada over the past 150 years. Created by Brandon University public history students in collaboration with the Health Sciences Archives/Museum and Assiniboine College's Centre for Creative Media, it delves into the intriguing reasons for these transformations.

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Ukrainian Settlement in Dauphin: A Historical Podcast

Ukrainians settling in Dauphin, Manitoba in the late 1800s faced numerous challenges. This podcast discusses their experiences, and emphasizes visiting the Selo Ukraina - Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre & Museum to explore this rich history. It was produced by Brandon University students in collaboration with local institutions.

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What is Public History?

Anyone who teaches public history regularly gets asked this question: what is public history? We've put together this handy poster to help clarify the matter around our campus, and we thought it would be worth sharing here. For more information on Brandon University's Public History Program, consult our website.

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Exploring Wop May: A Podcast on Aviation History

Wop May, Calgary, 1919. Image courtesy of Provincial Archives of Alberta (A11661) This entry in our Prairie Histories Podcast Series was created by Brandon University public history students in collaboration with the Carberry Plains Museum and students from the Centre for Creative Media at Assiniboine College. Listen to learn about Wilfrid Reid "Wop" May. Hear …

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