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Graphic including photographs of Frederick Douglass, an abolitionist and one of the most photographed Black men of the 18th century, Nneka MacGregor, activist-in-residence at the University of Guelph, Carter Woodson, the historian behind Black History Month, and Dr. Marsha Hinds-Myrie, activist-in-residence at the University of Guelph. The text overlaying the graphic reads "Black History Month. College of Arts Celebrates Black History Month."

Black History Month: Opportunities for Reflection and Growth at the College of Arts

During Black History Month and every day, we encourage our community to engage with opportunities to reflect upon the past, recognize where we are now, and resolve to build a stronger future for everyone. This month, the College of Arts is proud to play an active role in various events to encourage every member of the U of G community to collectively listen, engage, and learn about Black Canadian history. 

Joshua (Gus) Skorburg has two recent collaborations with psychologists at Guelph and McGill

Joshua (Gus) Skorburg, U of G Philosophy,  has two recent collabs with psychologists:

-A publication in American Psychologist, co-authored with Kieran O'Doherty (U of G Psychology) and Phoebe Friesen (McGill Psychology) The paper shows "why it is more important than ever to ensure that those most impacted by mental health research have a significant say in how these technologies are developed and deployed."

Activists in residence 23-24

Welcome to the new Activists in Residence, Marsha Hinds Myrie and Nneka MacGregor

We are very excited to welcome Dr. Marsha Hinds Myrie and Nneka MacGregor, who will be with us as AiRs until June, 2024. Nneka and Marsha bring a wealth of knowledge and experience related to confronting gender-based violence across present-day Canada and throughout Barbados and the Commonwealth Caribbean. As Black women leaders, practitioners, scholars and activists, Marsha and Nneka have decades of experience confronting anti-Black racism and oppression, and challenging and changing other and intersecting unjust systems and structures.

'Unsettling the Grand' - Robert Flewelling's Masters MRP is an Exhibit at Guelph Civic Museum

Former History Department Masters student, Robert Flewelling, has worked with the Guelph Civic Museum to transform his Major Research Paper for us into a museum exhibit! It runs until February. 

from the website
What do John Galt and the Canada Company, the Upper and Lower Canadian Rebellions of 1837-38, a canal-building enterprise, and current (and future) land claims all have in common?