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SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Ottawa (Virtual): Jimmy Carter: Chalk River and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Arthur Milnes\, Author\, Editor\, Journalist\, and Historian \nWhen\, as a young U.S. naval officer\, Jimmy Carter played a courageous role in repairing the damage from the world’s first nuclear meltdown — here in the Ottawa Valley — it was the beginning of a lifelong connection with Canada for the future U.S. president. \nThis speaker series presentation will take place on Zoom. Registration: tinyurl.com/HSO-26-Oct-2022\n \nAll are welcome to attend without charge.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/the-historical-society-of-ottawa-virtual-jimmy-carter-chalk-river-and-beyond/
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SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Ottawa: Upheaval across Canada's Landscape of Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speakers\nRandy Boswell\, Journalist and Carleton University Professor \nDetails\nA column by Randy Boswell in the Ottawa Citizen led to Ottawa Council this year renaming the Prince of Wales Bridge as the “Chief William Commanda Bridge”. We are surrounded by statues and place names honouring the architects of Canada’s residential school system. Others commemorate slave owners who opposed abolition. Are there those who are more deserving of recognition? \nJoin Randy as he investigates the ongoing controversy over our commemorative landscape and explores whether there are constructive\, healing ways forward. \nThis speaker series will take place via Zoom. Register using this link: tinyurl.com/honour-n \nAll are welcome to attend without charge.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/the-historical-society-of-ottawa-upheaval-across-canadas-landscape-of-commemoration/
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SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Ottawa: Mapping Ottawa's Indigenous Trails
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speakers\nPeter Stockdale\, Founder Kichi Sibi Trails \nDetails\nDr. Stockdale’s project brings back to life the Indigenous trails of Ottawa-Gatineau\, eastern Ontario and western Quebec—fostering awareness of the communities that lived and travelled along these ancient pathways—and the lands and waters that are their traditional home and territory. \nThis speaker series will take place via Zoom. Register using this link: tinyurl.com/ancient-trails. \nAll are welcome to attend without charge.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/the-historical-society-of-ottawa-mapping-ottawas-indigenous-trails/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Ottawa":MAILTO:info@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
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SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Ottawa: Grandpa Jack - British Home Child
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speakers\nEmma Kent\, B.A. History\, Carleton University \nDetails\nBetween 1869 and 1932\, 100\,000 children were sent from Britain and placed with Canadian families\, often to serve as cheap farm or domestic labour. Ottawa’s St. George’s Home\, in Hintonburg\, was one of Canada’s principal “distribution centres” for Roman Catholic children. Emma Kent shares excerpts from her own grandfather’s memoirs to explore what kind of life these uprooted children faced. \nThis speaker series will take place via Zoom. Register using this link: tinyurl.com/grandpa-hc \nAll are welcome to attend without charge.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/the-historical-society-of-ottawa-grandpa-jack-british-home-child/
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SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Ottawa: Passing by History - The Capital History Kiosk Project
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: David Dean\, Professor of History\, Carleton University \nWhat better way to share the fascinating history of our city than to take it directly to the streets and sidewalks of Ottawa? These artful\, interactive and informative kiosks began appearing throughout the city four years ago. Dr. Dean tells us about the intricate collaboration behind this ingenious project and what an eye-opening experience it is for the dozens of students he engages in researching the amazing stories of Ottawa’s past. \nThis speaker series will take place via Zoom. Register using this link. \nAll are welcome to attend without charge.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/the-historical-society-of-ottawa-passing-by-history-the-capital-history-kiosk-project/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Ottawa":MAILTO:info@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
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SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Ottawa: Tunney's Pasture - The Story Behind Ottawa's Field of Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speakers\nDave Allston\, Author of ‘The Kitchissippi Museum’ blog \nDetails\nIt was all part of Greber’s master plan—a modernistic government office campus in a park-like “pastoral” setting—far away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Where once there were grazing cows is now an often under-appreciated compound for 10\,000 public servants. Dave Allston explores the intriguing history of Tunney’s Pasture and its wide variety of uses over time\, as it stands on the verge of yet another major change. \nThis speaker series will take place via Zoom. Register using this link: tinyurl.com/HSO-allston \nAll are welcome to attend without charge.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/tunneys-pasture-the-story-behind-ottawas-field-of-dreams/
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SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Ottawa: Rockin' on the Rideau: Ottawa's Golden Age of Rock & Roll
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Jim Hurcomb\, Author\, Musician\, Radio Host\, Teacher \nFrom the day Elvis came to town in 1957… to The Five Man Electrical Band’s release of mega-hit “Signs”… relive two fabulous decades with the bands\, the clubs\, the concerts and the colourful cast of characters that made it all happen. \nThis speaker series will take place via Zoom. Register using this link. \nAll are welcome to attend without charge.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/the-historical-society-of-ottawa-rockin-on-the-rideau-ottawas-golden-age-of-rock-roll/
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SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Ottawa: Project 70\,000: Canada Welcomes the Refugees of Southeast Asia 1975-1980
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speakers: Michael Molloy & Robert Shalka\, Co-authors “Running on Empty” Canadian Immigration Historical Society plus Rivaux Lay\, former Cambodian refugee \nMayor Marion Dewar rallied all of Ottawa behind Project 4000 and similar outcries of compassion echoed in communities across Canada. Learn about the largest and most ambitious resettlement effort in Canada’s history and how Canadian immigration policy was forever changed. \nThis speaker series will take place via Zoom. Register using this link. \nAll are welcome to attend without charge.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/the-historical-society-of-ottawa-project-70000-canada-welcomes-the-refugees-of-southeast-asia-1975-1980/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Ottawa":MAILTO:info@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
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SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Ottawa: The Assassination of D'arcy McGee
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: James Powell\, author of the blog “Today in Ottawa’s History” \nA shot rang out and one of Canada’s most passionate Fathers of Confederation fell dead in a pool of blood on Sparks Street. HSO member James Powell transports us back to the scene of Canada’s first political assassination. \nThis speaker series will take place via Zoom. Register to attend by using this link. \nAll are welcome to attend without charge.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/the-historical-society-of-ottawa-the-assassination-of-darcy-mcgee/
LOCATION:online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Ottawa":MAILTO:info@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210428T190000
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SUMMARY:The Historical Society of Ottawa: British Aristocrats in Wartime Rideau Hall
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Dorothy Phillips\, author of “Victor and Evie” \nArriving in the midst of the Great War\, Canada’s new Governor General\, Victor Cavendish\, struggled to strike a new balance as Canadians\, rapidly evolving from their colonial past\, pushed hard for greater independence. Meanwhile\, Lady Evelyn persevered with domestic matters such as ensuring propriety between her daughters and Rideau Hall’s ever-present young aides-de-camp. \nThis speaker series will take place via Zoom. Please join by using this registration link. \nAll are welcome to attend without charge.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/the-historical-society-of-ottawa-british-aristocrats-in-wartime-rideau-hall/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Ottawa":MAILTO:info@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
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