“Settlers & Colonialists” An evening with David Frum

Elliott Hall at Christ Church (Deer Park) 1570 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

The Subject of David Frum’s remarks next Wednesday will be, “Settlers & Colonialists.” The phrase “settler colonialism” is often used as an accusation against Canada, as well as other important democracies. What does the accusation mean? How can it be answered by those who defend the achievements of our societies against their critics? David Frum […]

Sir John A. Macdonald in History and Fiction:

Cameron Hall 1585 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sir John A. Macdonald & The Apocalyptic Year 1885 will be published by Sutherland House Books in November 2024.  “In this fascinating and authoritative study of a skilled politician at the peak of his powers, political historian Patrice Dutil shows how Macdonald navigated persistent threats to public order, anchored the stability of his government, and […]

Stories of Canadian Heroes

The Badminton and Racquet Club 25 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Presentations on two historical figures who should be celebrated not cancelled Lynn McDonaldThe Framing of Egerton Ryerson Greg PiasetzkiA Force for Reconciliation: How Sir John A. Macdonald Saved more Indigenous Lives than any other Prime Minister – ever. Individual tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased below by selecting the number of attendees […]

Sir John A. Macdonald in Historical Context Colloquium #3 – ‘Presentism’ – Or is it ‘Generational Chauvinism’?

Elliott Hall at Christ Church (Deer Park) 1570 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

With Professor Christopher Dummitt, Professor of History at Trent University, Professor David Wilson, Professor of History at the University of Toronto and General Editor of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography, and J. D. M. (James) Stewart, author, historian and Toronto high school teacher.

Free

Sir John A. Macdonald in Historical Context – Colloquium #1 – Sir John A. Macdonald – the Man

Elliott Hall at Christ Church (Deer Park) 1570 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

With Professor Patrice Dutil, Professor of Politics and Public Administration, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson), Professor Duncan McDowall, formerly of Carleton, now University Historian, Queen’s University, and Professor Barbara Messamore, Professor of History, University of the Fraser Valley (joining online).

Free