The Ontario Historical Society’s Cruikshank Medal honours an individual who has performed with distinction on behalf of the Ontario Historical Society (OHS). This year, the Society is pleased to present this award to Dr. Michel S. Beaulieu of Thunder Bay.
The Ontario Historical Society is pleased to welcome Dr. Cynthia Comacchio as the new editor of Ontario History journal.
The Ontario Historical Society celebrates the life and accomplishments of Dorothy Duncan, OOnt, Former Executive Director of the OHS and lifelong champion of Ontario’s history and heritage. The Ontario Historical Society (OHS) mourns the passing of Dorothy Duncan on August 29, 2023, and wishes to celebrate her life with the many organizations and people she has touched in her lifetime.…
A new year brings a much anticipated new venture, and a landmark for The Ontario Historical Society (OHS). The OHS is excited to announce the launch of our partnership with one of Canada’s most renowned historians, Dr. Donald B. Smith, to bring you our first in-house produced 20-episode podcast series, In Hindsight: Half a Century of Research Discoveries in Canadian History. A long-time…
On behalf of the Ontario Historical Society Board of Directors, it is my pleasure to announce that, after an open and competitive hiring process, the Board has selected Mr. Daniel Dishaw for the position of Executive Director. Daniel holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) and a Masters in History from Trent University,…
The Ontario Historical Society deeply mourns the passing of David C. Onley, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and honorary patron of the OHS, on January 14, 2023. Mr. Onley was a champion for the OHS, attending many of our member groups’ events and celebrations. On November 5, 2013, the OHS was honoured by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of…
The Society’s 134th Annual General Meeting was a great success, with members joining from across the province. After the business portion of the meeting, OHS Past President Dr. Michel S. Beaulieu introduced the 2022 Keynote Speaker, Steve Paikin, Canadian journalist; author; documentary producer; and Anchor, The Agenda with Steve Paikin. The OHS is very pleased to share this recording of…
The Ontario Historical Society (OHS) is pleased to announce that Kristin Ives of Leamington was elected as the new President of the OHS at the 134th Annual General Meeting of Society. A member of the OHS Board of Directors since 2015, Kristin is currently the Curator/Education Coordinator for the John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area, a 19-acre living historical farm…
The Society is pleased to announce that the 2022-23 Honours and Awards Program is now accepting nominations. With awards for individuals, authors, and groups of all kinds, the OHS Awards Program recognizes excellence in the field of history across Ontario. Submit a nomination today by visiting https://codepxlprojects.comhttps://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/honours-awards/. Any questions about the nominations process should be directed to Daniel Dishaw at ddishaw@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca. Thank you…
The Ontario Historical Society is seeking a new Executive Director, a unique and exciting opportunity to work with the diverse peoples of Ontario and make a significant contribution to the heritage sector in Canada. What is the Ontario Historical Society? Founded in 1888, The Ontario Historical Society (OHS) is a not-for-profit corporation and registered charity; a non-government group bringing…
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