BC Studies
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It’s that time of the year! BC Studies is accepting audio submission for scholarly podcasts and Soundworks from all disciplines related to British Columbia. Check out previous published Soundworks: http://ow.ly/yOlg50GvKb3 For more information on submission guidelines, visit: http://ow.ly/mQBI50GvKb2

BC Studies no. 211 (Autumn 2021) has arrived! Read it here: https://ojs.library.ubc.ca/index.php/bcstudies//view/183034

BC Studies no. 211 has arrived!

"The Story of Radio Mind is not a biography of a forgotten missionary but rather a critical, scholarly examination of Du Vernet’s role in supporting Christian science and Canadian colonialism throughout his journeys on Indigenous lands." Sean Carleton's review of The Story of Radio Mind is available now via BC Studies.

Barry Gough's review of Sisters of the Ice: The True Story of How St. Roch and North Star of Herschel Island Protected Canadian Arctic Sovereignty is up now at our website! Sisters of the Ice is available through Harbour Publishing .

"As Ken Mather reminds us in the preface to this revised and expanded edition of Wagon Road North, it is for a good reason that Art Down’s book has remained probably the single most popular account of the Cariboo Gold Rush since its original publication in 1960." Read Chris Herbert's review of The Wagon Road published by Heritage House!

Work at BC Studies! We are looking for a new Journal Assistant. This is a great part-time opportunity for someone who is looking to gain experience in publishing. Apply here: http://ow.ly/tJw750G7e7o

Our annual fundraiser auction is live in less than two weeks! Browse the prize donors on our website: http://ow.ly/eGmW50CpyvW

The countdown is on! Starting December 1st bid on unique experiences and escapes, including: A $90 value power facial from skoah A $400 value two-night stay at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort A $73 value two player game with Vancouver Mysteries

Working on a podcast submission for BC Studies? Check out Vancouver Podcast Festival's free workshop "Let's Talk About Podcasting" at 2pm today and tomorrow. http://ow.ly/Fb5W50Cn9Ri

Only one week until our auction begins on December 1st! Look forward to bidding on these scrumptious highlights: A $50 gift card from Cookies By George A holiday cookie box from Oh Sweet Day Bake Shop A $25 gift card from Earnest Ice Cream ... A $15 gift card from Rain or Shine Ice Cream See more

The countdown begins! Our online auction opens in just two weeks. Thank you to all of our donors for gifting an exciting array of books and magazine subscriptions, food and drink gift baskets, and tickets to museums and galleries! http://ow.ly/FITC50Cn6fr

BC Studies no. 205 is now available online: http://ow.ly/9yOI50zc3fG. Special thanks to our contributors Jaalen Edenshaw, Karlene Harvey, Henry John, Brian McIlroy, Ramjee Parajulee, Sara Shneiderman, Rathna K. Shrestha and Jonathan Swainger. Cover art by Spotted Fawn Productions.

Recommended reading to start off your week! "Persistence of Colonial Prejudice and Policy in British Columbia’s Indigenous Relations: Did the Spirit of Joseph Trutch Haunt Twentieth-Century Resource Development" by George Abbott https://ojs.library.ubc.ca//bcs/article/view/188652/186508

Thank you to Appetite by Random House, Iron Dog Books, and Talonbooks for donating some very exciting titles and giftcards to our auction! Bidding starts next week!

Bidding for our auction begins on December 1st! Treat yourself or your loved ones to a pint from Earnest Ice Cream, a one night stay at Times Square Suites Hotel Vancouver, or a new book from Mother Tongue Publishing!

Thanks to Climb Base5, The Bike Kitchen and UBC REC Aquatic Centre for donating to our upcoming annual Fundraiser Auction!

Check out our latest review of Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas' "War of Blink" https://bcstudies.com/book_film_review/war-of-the-blink/

It's happening! Our Annual Fundraiser Auction is coming up soon. Mark your calendars for December 1st and keep an eye out as we continue to announce prize donors!

Tomorrow's CALJ-ACRS webinar "Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications," will rethink familiar topics with the emergence of organizations such as the Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications. Wednesday Oct. 28, 9:30 PT Register online: http://ow.ly/8QfQ50C4kZf

Check out our resources page for tips and tools for your scholarly podcast! bcstudies.com/resources/scho

One month left to submit for the BC Studies Conference!

Thank you The NAAM Restaurant, The Old Spaghetti Factory, and Bandidas Taqueria for donating prizes to our upcoming annual Fundraiser Auction!

Essential reading from Mi'kmaw historian (and past BC Studies contributor) @mercedesmpeters "As many Mi’kmaq have said before me: we are not asking for them to grant us our rights. We’re reminding settlers that we have them already." http://ow.ly/WKph50C0fhi

Recommended reading: "Making Place for Space: Land Use and Occupancy Studies, Counter-Mapping, and the Supreme Court of Canada's Tsilhqot'in Decision" by Thomas McIlwraith and Raymond Cormier https://ojs.library.ubc.ca//bcs/article/view/186217/185708

Thanks to PRISM international, Geist Magazine, and UVic Bookstore for donating prizes to our upcoming annual Fundraiser Auction! Look forward to more donor announcements soon!

One more day to apply! We're hiring an Anti-Racist Initiatives Coordinator! BC Studies invites applications from History students for this part-time position. Deadline to apply: Tuesday, Oct. 20 ... Learn more: https://bcstudies.com/were-hiring-anti-racist-initiatives-/

BC Labour Heritage Centre has created a highschool lesson plan based on the BC Studies article "‘Girl Strikers’ and the 1918 Vancouver Steam Laundries Dispute" by Janet Mary Nicol! Check out the lesson plan: https://teachbcdb.bctf.ca/permalink/resource2149 Read the original article: https://ojs.library.ubc.ca/index.php/bcstudies//view/190428

Applications are still open! We're hiring an Anti-Racist Initiatives Coordinator! BC Studies invites applications from History students for this part-time position. Deadline to apply: Tuesday, Oct. 20 ... Learn more: https://bcstudies.com/were-hiring-anti-racist-initiatives-/

Thank you Skwachàys Lodge Aboriginal Hotel and Gallery, The Listel Hotel Vancouver, and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort for donating to our upcoming Annual Fundraiser Auction! We're looking forward to announcing more donors as we near the date!

Have you heard? We're now reviewing podcasts! Check out Kendra Milne's review of CRACKDOWN, the podcast about the drug war in Vancouver. https://bcstudies.com/new_media_review/crackdown/

Thanks to Rain or Shine Ice Cream, Ethical Bean Coffee and Grounds For Coffee Vancouver for their tempting donations to our upcoming Annual Fundraiser Auction!