Each year our Jamie Cassels University Research Award (JCURA) winners dig deep into their research to present fascinating glimpses into the past. We are so proud of how well these undergrads represent the History Department. Congratulations to Massimo Calabrese, Amber Fill, Kaja Pedersen, and Sarah Johnston!

Dr. Jason Colby interview for Salon

January 11, 2024

Dr. Jason Colby interview for Salon: "We've got orcas all wrong and it's killing them"

Dr. Elizabeth Vibert: Palestine was never a ‘land without a people'

November 17, 2023

Dr. Elizabeth Vibert: Palestine was never a ‘land without a people'

Dr. Jason Colby interview about Skana the captive orca

November 9, 2023

Dr. Jason Colby interview about Skana the captive orca

Dr. Martin Bunton - CHEK News

October 31, 2023

Dr. Martin Bunton was interviewed for CHEK News, providing context for the situation in the Middle East.

Congratulations Dr. Simon Devereaux!

October 17, 2023

Dr. Devereaux has published "Execution, State and Society in England, 1660–1900". Congratulations!

Dr. Neilesh Bose interviews about Indian politics and culture

September 21, 2023

Dr. Neilesh Bose has been giving interviews providing some background on the cultural and political situation in India, and its diplomatic relationship with Canada.

Dr. Zhongping Chen in the Times-Colonist

September 27, 2023

Dr. Zhongping Chen in the Times-Colonist

Work Study Postings

September 22, 2023

Work study positions have been posted.

History Department Newsletter 2022/23

September 13, 2023

Catch up with all the latest news from the History Department

Interview with Dr. Sara Beam

September 6, 2023

Dr. Sara Beam was recently interviewed for a podcast on Early Modern History

Healing & Prayer Circle In Honour of the Indigenous Children of Canada & the World

Reading of prayers from various faith groups & traditions in honour of the Indigenous Children.

Study & Group Discussion of the Book ‘Paris Talks’

A study and groups discussion of various topics discussed by Abdu'l-Bahá that are relevant to the problems in today's society.

School Dance Sessions 2025 E

This event is part of the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival. Festival information is available at www.gvpaf.org.

GEORGE CLUTESI: ḥašaḥʔap / ʔaapḥii / ʕac̓ik / ḥaaʔaksuqƛ / ʔiiḥmisʔap

On display from April 16 – July 26, 2025 at Legacy Art Gallery Downtown.

Open Wed-Sat | 10 am - 4 pm.

Age of GenAI | AI Literacy (for Faculty and Educators)

Explore what it means to be AI literate in a postsecondary context. This session provides a foundation for understanding how generative AI tools are being used, and how educators can respond withconfidence and curiosity.

School Dance Sessions 2025 F

This event is part of the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival. Festival information is available at www.gvpaf.org.

Across Lands and Waters: CERC Spring Gathering

Phillip T. Young Recital Hall(MAC B125)
1:00 pm- Welcome and introductions
Dr. Heather Igloliorte

1:10 - 2:20 pm Sovereignty and the Arts(public panel)
Mique'l Dangeli (panel convener) in conversation with Healoha Johnston, Nivi Christensen, Maria Utsi and Josh Tengan

2:30 - 3:40 pm Institutional Practices, Resistance and Transformation(public panel)
Michelle LaVallee (panel convener) in conversation with Hokulani Aikau, Damara Jacobs-Petersen, Karl Chitham, and Jordan Wilson

3:50 - 5:00 pm These Lands and Waters:(public panel)
Léuli Eshrāghi (panel convener) in conversation with Tania Willard, Sonya Kelliher Combs, Taqralik Partridge, Krista Ulujuk Zawadski, and Zena Cumpston

5:00 pm - Walk to UVic Visual Arts Building

5:00 - 7:00 pm UVic Visual Arts BuildingEvening reception for CERC group and public featuring multiple events in the Visual Arts Building: exhibitions, installations, interactive art; DJ, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar

5:30 pm Opening remarksat the UVic Visual Arts Building