Witness to History: Teaching Through Exceptional Times

In this discussion, the recipients of the 2020 Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Teaching share their award-winning work and reflect on teaching through this moment in time.

Hosted by Canada’s History Society

 — Posted February 17, 2021
Read the transcript

On the second day of the 2020 Canada’s History Forum, we heard from the recipients of the 2020 Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Teaching. These incredible educators shared their award-winning work and reflected on what it is like to teach during this moment in time.

Learn more about the panelists and watch their virtual presentations here.

This panel discussion was part of the 2020 Canada's History Forum on November 27, 2020.

Themes associated with this article

Related to Canada's History Forum

Reconciling the Past in the United Kingdom

Peter Furtado presents at the 2010 Canada’s History Forum.

Video

Canada’s Next Great Storyteller

Watch the recordings from the 2014 Canada’s History Forum.

Article

Approaching Difficult Histories in Canada

James Miles is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Arts and Humanities at Teachers College, Columbia University. His research explores the teaching and learning of difficult histories in settler colonial contexts and the role of history education in historical redress.

Video

Witness to History: Conversation with Leading Scholars

On the first day of the 2020 Canada’s History Forum, four leading scholars and experts shared their perspectives on the changing world around us.

Video