Non-State civic membership from Antiquity to Modernity Ancient Roman Expulsions and Anishinaabe (Ojibwa) Citizenship Resurgence

Guest speaker: Leverhulme Visiting Professor Damien Lee (University of Birmingham/Toronto Metropolitan University). Exeter speakers: Elena Isayev (Ancient History) and Andrew Schaap (Politics). Council Chamber in Northcott House, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter / Hybrid | 5 March 2025 | 12–2.30pm Access, Rights, Privileges and Protection: What gives value to civic membership? And how does it … Read more

Institute of Historical Research Seminar: ‘Treaties and Cultural Connections’

By Professor Joy Porter and Professor Charles Prior IHR, Senate House, Malet Street, London | 12 December 2024 | 5.30–7pm 2024 marks the 260th anniversary of a pivotal juncture in the first ‘special relationship’ between America and Britain, a massive and expensive diplomatic pageant known as the Treaty of Niagara, when the Indian ‘Magna Carta’ confirmed Native … Read more

Historical Association Webinar: “Histories of Indigenous peoples of North America”

By Professor Joy Porter Online | 3 December 2024 | 4–5pm Any study of the intercultural relationships between the Indigenous peoples of North America and British settlers usually focuses on the differences that resulted in disputes and violence. However, on closer examination, the interaction also involved the exchange of ideas and the forging of alliances, … Read more

Leverhulme Lecture: Wiitkaamaaganak – Adoption and the Resurgence of Anishinaabe Citizenship Orders

By Leverhulme Visiting Professor Damien Lee Alan Walters Building G03 (LT1) The Business School, University of Birmingham / Online | 27 November 2024 | 4–6pm The Anishinaabe peoples of Canada continue to rebuild their political and legal systems after more than 170 years of colonial legislation that otherwise sought to get rid of Indians. Today, … Read more

Leverhulme Talk: Adoption and Indigenous Citizenship Laws in Canada

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By Leverhulme Visiting Professor Damien Lee American Museum & Gardens, Bath | 8 October 2024 | 2–3pm This free talk at the American Museum & Gardens in Bath is a special opportunity to understand how Indigenous people in Canada have used adoption to not only renew their families, but to renew their nations as well. … Read more