‘Canada and Colonial Genocide’

Guest Editors: Andrew Woolford (University of Manitoba) and Jeff Benvenuto (Rutgers University). Please address any questions to Andrew Woolford at Andrew.Woolford@ad.umanitoba.ca

Settler colonialism in Canada has traditionally been portrayed as a
gentler, if not benevolent, colonialism—especially in contrast to the
Indian Wars in the United States. This national mythology has penetrated into comparative genocide studies, where Canadian case studies are rarely discussed in edited volumes, genocide journals, or multi-national studies.
Indeed, much of the extant literature on genocide in Canada rests at the level of self-justification, whereby authors draw on the U.N Genocide Convention or some other rubric to demonstrate that Canadian genocides are a legitimate topic of scholarly concern.

To advance the discussion of genocide in Canada, the Journal of Genocide Research invites contributions that investigate dimensions or processes of colonial destruction and their aftermaths in Canada. Research articles that cover specific actions (e.g. forced removals, land appropriation, massacres and warfare, disease spread, residential schools, species and ecological destruction, and repressive legal or governmental controls), Indigenous groups, regions, or periods, are particularly welcome. In addition, we invite submissions that draw comparisons to patterns of
colonial destruction in other contexts, examine the ways in which Canada has sought to redress and commemorate colonial harms, or present novel theoretical or conceptual insights on colonial/settler genocides in Canada.

Please send proposals of 200-300 words and a short c.v. to:
Andrew.Woolford@ad.umanitoba.ca

The deadline for proposals is 1 May 2013, and submissions are due on 1 July 2014.

Jeff Benvenuto
Center for the Study of Genocide, Conflict Resolution, and Human Rights
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
360 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Hill Hall 703
Newark, NJ 07102, USA
jmbenven@pegasus.rutgers.edu

International Academic Conference on Holocaust Research

University of Toronto

October 6-7, 2013

*NEW SCHOLARS/NEW RESEARCH ON THE HOLOCAUST*

Date: October 6-7, 2013

Location: University of Toronto

Sponsors: Chancellor Rose and Ray Wolfe Chair of Holocaust Studies and the Centre for Jewish Studies of the University of Toronto, and the Government of Canada.

Context: Coinciding with the meeting of the International Holocaust
Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) [formerly the Task Force for International Cooperation on Holocaust Education, Remembrance, and Research (ITF)], an inter-governmental organization established in 1998 and meeting in Toronto under the chairmanship of the Government of Canada.

Language: English

Organized by the Chancellor Rose and Ray Wolfe Chair of Holocaust Studies and the Centre for Jewish Studies at the University of Toronto, and the Government of Canada, this international academic conference will showcase and consider new Holocaust-related research by new scholars in the field. By “new scholars” the organizers have in mind advanced doctoral candidates and those who have received doctoral degrees within the past decade or so, but
we will interpret these parameters flexibly. New scholarship might include:
comparative studies; topics that draw upon recently released sources;
gender, economic and religious and cultural aspects of the Holocaust; local studies that impact wider interpretations; contributions of media and literature to an understanding of the Holocaust; and other innovative and/or interdisciplinary topics.

We plan to assemble researchers who have studied, thought and written about the Holocaust from many different vantage points, in order to engage with one another across disciplinary and national borders. Our Academic Advisory Committee, co-chaired by Professors Doris Bergen and Michael Marrus, includes Professors Alain Goldschlager, Irving Abella, Jennifer Evans, Dorota Glowacka, Amanda Grzyb, Jan Grabowski, John-Paul Himka, Sara Horowitz, Robert Jan van Pelt, and Dr. Naomi Azrieli.

We invite proposals to participate in this meeting.

The sponsors will cover expenses for travel and accommodation for those who will be presenting papers. Our intention is to circulate papers to participants beforehand for commentary and discussion. Presenters will summarize their papers at the meeting and all invitees will participate in critical discussion.

Kindly email your proposals, which should be no more than 300 words,
together with a short (max. 2-page) *curriculum vitae*, to Elizabeth McCann (elizabeth.mccann@cic.gc.ca) before April 30, 2013. Please write “IHRA” in the subject line and attach your proposal and c.v. as a combined file, preferably in pdf format. Applicants will be notified by June 2013.

11th International Holocaust Studies Conference
Middle Tennessee State University

Global Perspectives on the Holocaust
October 15-18, 2013

Because 2013 marks the 80th anniversary of Hitler’s seizure of power, we encourage papers on the implications and ramifications of that event. We also plan to feature specific sessions on K-12 Holocaust Education and Genocide Studies. Beyond these focuses, we seek papers and panels on all aspects of Holocaust Studies. Our goal is to include topics concerning all six inhabited continents, especially those addressing underrepresented subjects from a broad range of political and philosophical viewpoints, disciplinary perspectives, and methodological approaches.

· For individual papers (15-20 minutes), submit a one-page proposal with working bibliography, a brief vita, and full contact information in a single .doc or .rtf attachment.
· For panel proposals (2-3 presenters and a moderator), submit a brief panel description with title, then follow the instructions for individual proposals for all presenters.

Note: We do not accept previously presented (“canned”) talks or workshops.

Send all submissions and any questions to Program Chair Dr. Elyce Rae Helford at holconf2013@mtsu.edu

Deadline for submissions is May 1, 2013
Decisions will be made by June 15, 2013

Derek Frisby
Associate Professor
MTSU History Dept.