CANADIAN STUDIES 50TH ANNIVERSARY
FALL 2022 - SPRING 2023
View archival videos from the Celebration year below
Exploring Canada, from Sea to Sea to Sea - 50 years of Canadian Studies at Trent
In 1972 Trent established the first ever program in Canadian Studies. The study of Canada has been central to the university’s identity ever since.
For the 2022-2023 year we are celebrating 50 years of Canadian scholarship, and to mark the occasion Trent invites the entire community to a series of events that pay homage to our rich academic heritage in Canadian Studies and show that we remain at the forefront of Canadian scholarship.
A Year of Conversation & Celebration
Events are firming up, and we look forward to welcoming you in person and virtually to an exciting year of scholarship and celebration. More details and dates will be added to this page as they are confirmed, so check back regularly, or visit the Trent Events Calendar
The World As We Know It Is Always Ending: Film Premier
Doors open at 6:30 pm, featuring live music by Irish Millie. Panel discussion following films.
Missed the event? View the film.
: March 24, 2023, 7pm EST
Wenjack Theatre
Northern Nationalisms, Arctic Mythologies & the Weight of History Conference
: October 22, 2022
Dr. Beverly Bain,
Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Department of Historical Studies, University of Toronto
Still We Refuse!- A Conversation on Anti-Black Racism, Police Violence, Feminism and Abolition
Virtual: Event Recording
: March 8 2023 2pm ET
Senator Donna Dasko
Women in Canadian Politics – How can we do better?
: March 2, 2023
7:00 pm ET
Bagnani Hall, Traill College
Jeannette Menzies, Ambassador of Canada to Iceland
From Trent to Reykjavik – the path of Canada’s current Ambassador to Iceland
: January 25, 2023
7:00 pm ET
Bagnani Hall, Traill College
Hugh Segal, OC OOnt, CD, Mathews Fellow in Global Public Policy: Queen's School of Policy Studies
"A Half Century of Canadian Studies: what we have learned, and what we have forgotten"
: December 7, 2022
7:00 pm ET
Bagnani Hall, Traill College
Fulbright Launch: Fulbright Canada's Michael Hawes "Canada - US Relations in a Complex and Uncertain World"
Dr. Elizabeth Elliot-Meisel, Trent University Fulbright Research Chair
"Claims, Cooperation, and Continental Security"
: December 1, 2022, 7pm EST
Bata Film Theatre, Symons Campus
In person or online.
Lassi Heininen
"Changing Arctic Security"
: November 10, 2022, 7pm ET
Bata Film Theatre, Symons Campus
Megan Leslie, WWF-Canada "Reversing the Irreversible: A plan to Regenerate Canada"
Event Recording coming
: November 2, 2022, 1pm EST
Jonathan Pinto
From Canadian Studies to Canadian Stories: A Journey in Radio Broadcasting
In the News:
: February 8, 2023
7:00 pm ET
Bagnani Hall, Traill College
The Degrassi Summit
A conversation with Linda Schuyler and Dr. Stephen Stohn ‘66
: March 9, 2023, noon EST
Traill College Senior Common Room
Community Lecture Series 2022 W.L. Morton Lecture: Tomson Highway
News Coverage:
Online Book Launch
Odagahodhes: Reflecting on Our Journeys
Gae Ho Hwako
Norma Jacobs & Timothy B. Leduc
Virtual event October 5, 2022
Lauren B. Davis, Author
Addiction, transformation, and magical realism
Virtual Event
: March 30, 2023, noon EST
Conversations with Tim Lilburn and Philip Kevin Paul: notes on language
Virtual Event
: March 21, 2023, 4:30pm EST
Undergraduate Student Conference
Canadian Activism Related to Gender Marginalization
: March 8 2023 3:15-5:15pm ET
For more information visit the conference webpage
Virtual Conference: How Others See Canada – Perspectives From the Neighbours
: September 23/24, 2022
For more information, visit the conference webpage
CAST 50th Windy Pine Open House
: August 27, 2022
Alumni Connections
Are you still in touch with friends from your days at Trent? Feel free share this information with them so that we can keep them informed as plans develop.
As we come together to celebrate 50 years, we invite you to share your photos, stories, and memories – email your ‘Canadian Studies Memories’ to canadianstudies@trentu.ca.
Be sure to follow us on social media as we profile our alumni, share event plans and gear up to celebrate.
Canadian Studies Facebook page
Trent University Alumni Association Facebook page, Instagram, and Twitter.
We look forward to hearing from you, and to celebrating over the next year!
