Ottawa History Hub Activities

Here, I post events that pertain to the OHH directly. This includes speaking, awards, and other events.

25 October, 2026

I spoke to the Antiquarian Book Fair at Saint Paul’s University, on the topic of “Historiography of the Local”. We looked over some of the resources that are available to people studying the history of Ottawa, and got a good sense of what’s out there. The conference-goers were very welcoming!

28 March, 2026

I received the François Bregha Storyteller Award from the Historical Society of Ottawa for podcast and telling the stories of Ottawa in a new digital media. This was a great honour, especially when I look at how many of the previous recipients have influenced me and contributed either directly or indirectly to my research. These include musician Paul Weber, historians Rick Henderson, Phil Jenkins, and even my former history professor from Carleton University, David Dean.

17 March, 2026

I spoke at the Merrickville Legion Hall about the 32 years between 1759 and 1791, and what the effects were of the American War of Independence upon the foundation of Upper Canada. It was a great crowd, there was a good discussion afterwards, and I felt proud to have the first OHH public speaking event under my belt!