[Bcma-l] Call for Papers - Canadian Association for Womens'
Public History
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Good topic - our major exhibit this year will be the role of women in the
Doukhobor movement since the beginning to present.
2009/2/19 <bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca>
> Apologies for cross-postings
>
> Call for Papers
>
> Going Public: Cross-disciplinary perspectives on presenting women's histo=
ry
>
> October 22-24, 2009
>
> Edmonton, Alberta
>
> Presented by the Canadian Association for Women's Public History
>
> This symposium considers the complex and creative ways in which women's
> history is presented in public contexts. Participants are encouraged to
> approach this issue from diverse perspectives. Topics could include, but =
are
> not limited to, the following:
>
> * How do different disciplines deal with women's history?
>
> * What are the locales where women's history is created? What does this
> mean for women's history?
>
> * In what media is women's history being created? How does this shape
> presentation and interpretation?
>
> * Are there particular obstacles to situating women's history in large
> institutions?
>
> * What methodologies and interpretive approaches can public historians
> employ to engage their audiences in an active exploration of women's
> history?
>
> We are interested in having presentations from as many points of view as
> possible and invite the participation of museum professionals, public
> historians, academics, students, artists, performing artists, playwrights=
,
> community activists, authors, artists, archivists, and others. We welcome
> presentations in a variety of formats, including film or video
> presentations, formal papers, research commentaries, and reflections on
> ongoing projects and community activities.
>
> Full panel proposals are encouraged. To apply as a panel, please submit: =
a
> panel title and abstract of the panel session (no more than two pages in
> length), including the names of the chair/commentator and each of the pan=
el
> members; and a one-page CV or abstract of no more than 250 words for each
> panel member. To apply as an individual, please submit no more than a
> one-page abstract and a one-page CV or a 250-word biography. Please note
> that abstracts will be published on the Canadian Association for Women's
> Public History website.
>
> Proposals must be received by April 2, 2009. Receipt of proposals will be
> acknowledged. You will receive confirmation of your proposal's acceptance=
by
> May 1, 2009. Final copies of your paper must be submitted to the other
> members of your panel one month prior to the conference. Please direct an=
y
> questions, and send all proposals to
>
> Patricia Myers
>
> Historian, Historic Resources Management Branch
>
> Old St. Stephen's College
>
> 8820 =96 112 Street, Edmonton AB T6G 2P8
>
> ph 780 =96 431 =96 2350
>
> pat.myers@gov.ab.ca
>
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Larry A. Ewashen
Doukhobor Discovery Centre
112 Heritage Way
Castlegar BC V1N 4M5
www.Doukhobor-Museum.org
250-365-5327
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Good topic - our major exhibit this year will be the role of women in the D=
oukhobor movement since the beginning to present.<br><br>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">2009/2/19 <span dir=3D"ltr"><<a href=3D"mailt=
o:bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca">bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca</a>></s=
pan><br>
<blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; MARGIN: 0px 0=
px 0px 0.8ex; BORDER-LEFT: #ccc 1px solid">Apologies for cross-postings<br>=
<br>Call for Papers<br><br>Going Public: Cross-disciplinary perspectives on=
presenting women's history<br>
<br>October 22-24, 2009<br><br>Edmonton, Alberta<br><br>Presented by the Ca=
nadian Association for Women's Public History<br><br>This symposium conside=
rs the complex and creative ways in which women's history is presented in p=
ublic contexts. Participants are encouraged to approach this issue from div=
erse perspectives. Topics could include, but are not limited to, the follow=
ing:<br>
<br>* How do different disciplines deal with women's history?<br><br>* What=
are the locales where women's history is created? What does this mean for =
women's history?<br><br>* In what media is women's history being created? H=
ow does this shape presentation and interpretation?<br>
<br>* Are there particular obstacles to situating women's history in large =
institutions?<br><br>* What methodologies and interpretive approaches can p=
ublic historians employ to engage their audiences in an active exploration =
of women's history?<br>
<br>We are interested in having presentations from as many points of view a=
s possible and invite the participation of museum professionals, public his=
torians, academics, students, artists, performing artists, playwrights, com=
munity activists, authors, artists, archivists, and others. We welcome pres=
entations in a variety of formats, including film or video presentations, f=
ormal papers, research commentaries, and reflections on ongoing projects an=
d community activities.<br>
<br>Full panel proposals are encouraged. To apply as a panel, please submit=
: a panel title and abstract of the panel session (no more than two pages i=
n length), including the names of the chair/commentator and each of the pan=
el members; and a one-page CV or abstract of no more than 250 words for eac=
h panel member. To apply as an individual, please submit no more than a one=
-page abstract and a one-page CV or a 250-word biography. Please note that =
abstracts will be published on the Canadian Association for Women's Public =
History website.<br>
<br>Proposals must be received by April 2, 2009. Receipt of proposals will =
be acknowledged. You will receive confirmation of your proposal's acceptanc=
e by May 1, 2009. Final copies of your paper must be submitted to the other=
members of your panel one month prior to the conference. Please direct any=
questions, and send all proposals to<br>
<br>Patricia Myers<br><br>Historian, Historic Resources Management Branch<b=
r><br>Old St. Stephen's College<br><br>8820 =96 112 Street, Edmonton AB T6G=
2P8<br><br>ph 780 =96 431 =96 2350<br><br><a href=3D"mailto:pat.myers@gov.=
ab.ca" target=3D"_blank">pat.myers@gov.ab.ca</a><br>
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</blockquote></div><br><br clear=3D"all"><br>-- <br>Larry A. Ewashen<br>Dou=
khobor Discovery Centre<br>112 Heritage Way<br>Castlegar BC V1N 4M5<br><a h=
ref=3D"http://www.Doukhobor-Museum.org">www.Doukhobor-Museum.org</a><br>250=
-365-5327<br>
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