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Please see this guest post from the Canadian Institute for Historical Education (CIHE):
“Writing History: A Conversation Between Two Storytellers”
In partnership with the Yorkminster Park Speakers Series, the CIHE is pleased to present two of Canada’s best known writers on stage together this coming Friday, September 26th at 7PM at Yorkminster Park Church in Midtown Toronto.
Charlotte Gray is a prolific popular historian and the author of a dozen books including The Massey Murder, Sisters in the Wilderness, and Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons, as
well as biographies of Alexander Graham Bell, Nellie McClung and Pauline Johnson.
Maureen Jennings has published eighteen crime fiction novels in four different series, each set in a different historical era. She is best known for her Detective Murdoch Books, which inspired the
popular Murdoch Mysteries television series which has now been broadcast in over 150 countries and territories worldwide.
Maureen Jennings and Charlotte Gray’s presentation is entitled “Writing History: A
Conversation Between Two Storytellers” and promises to be an entertaining and insightful evening. This event will also be live streamed so that you can watch online wherever you happen to be.
You can learn more at the link below and register to attend either in person or online, and you will receive a reminder email before the event.
Join award-winning author and historian Charlotte Gray and Maureen Jennings for a powerful discussion about the future of Canada’s national archives — and what’s at stake if we fail to act.
Canada’s national archives preserve our collective memory — yet chronic underfunding, bureaucratic roadblocks, and limited public access threaten their ability to do so.
This thought-provoking talk will examine:
- Why Canada’s archives matter more than ever
- The real impact of years-long research delays and restrictive access laws
- Why new buildings aren’t enough to fix the deeper problems
- What citizens can do to ensure Canada’s history remains accessible
This event builds on her recent Globe & Mail article, Canada’s National Archives Need More Than Just a Facelift.
Whether you’re a historian, researcher, educator, or a concerned citizen who cares about preserving Canada’s past, you won’t want to miss this engaging evening.
Seats are limited — reserve yours now.
To register for the event follow this link: “Writing History: A Conversation Between Two Storytellers”
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