Department of History, University of Saskatchewan

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Congratulations Prof. Cheryl Troupe for winning the Jennifer Welsh Scholarly Writing Award from the Saskatchewan Book Aw...
05/02/2026

Congratulations Prof. Cheryl Troupe for winning the Jennifer Welsh Scholarly Writing Award from the Saskatchewan Book Awards for Putting Down Roots University of Saskatchewan College of Arts and Science - University of Saskatchewan

Prof. Maurice Labelle helped kids understand the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East
05/02/2026

Prof. Maurice Labelle helped kids understand the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East

Israel and Lebanon have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire. Why the countries have been at odds, and how it relates to Iran and Hezbollah.

Prof. Cheryl Troupe's book, Putting Down Roots, is on the shortlist for the Canadian Historical Association's Best (Engl...
04/02/2026

Prof. Cheryl Troupe's book, Putting Down Roots, is on the shortlist for the Canadian Historical Association's Best (English-Language) Scholarly Book in Canadian History prize. College of Arts and Science - University of Saskatchewan University of Saskatchewan

Prof. Jo Guldi singles out the University of Saskatchewan as one of the few history departments leading the profession i...
04/01/2026

Prof. Jo Guldi singles out the University of Saskatchewan as one of the few history departments leading the profession in digital methods on this side of the Atlantic.

And why computational history is now needed more than ever

03/25/2026
Congratulations Dr. Kyle McLeisterMany USask students say Kyle McLeister is the reason they fell in love with history.Th...
03/17/2026

Congratulations Dr. Kyle McLeister

Many USask students say Kyle McLeister is the reason they fell in love with history.

The instructor’s lively, interactive classes bring the content alive and put students firmly in charge of their own learning.

“My goal is to act as a guide for my students. To shepherd them to an understanding of the topic, rather than just explaining it to them. To help them develop the skills necessary to tackle problems on their own and the confidence to draw conclusions for themselves,” said McLeister.

McLeister teaches courses in history, Latin and medical terminology. His classrooms are animated spaces where discussions are the priority and students are encouraged to piece together answers from clues found in historical documents, texts and material culture.

McLeister remembers being intimidated about speaking up in class as an undergraduate, so he strives to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where students feel comfortable participating—even in large classes.

“I firmly believe that the more participation there is, the more engaged students feel, and the more that the large size of the class becomes a benefit rather than a drawback,” he said. (click link for full article)

Dr. Kyle McLeister (PhD) and Dr. Matthew Toohey (PhD) are the recipients of 2025-26 New Teacher Awards

‪USask history alumni, Sam Huckerby, wrote a Network in Canadian History & Environment - NICHE post to preview the artic...
01/27/2026


USask history alumni, Sam Huckerby, wrote a
Network in Canadian History & Environment - NICHE post to preview the article she published with Prof. Jim Clifford in the Canadian Historical Review

Research on Westmeath Township shows timber camps drove agricultural expansion, but census averages obscure timber-oriented farms within settler colonial landscapes.

Dr. Brian Delay is presenting the Bilson Lecture in the Department of History at the University of Saskatchewan Dam-Brea...
01/07/2026

Dr. Brian Delay is presenting the Bilson Lecture in the Department of History at the University of Saskatchewan

Dam-Breaking: Arms Trading & American Revolutions

7pm January 12
Arts 241 (Neatby Timlin Theater), 9 Campus Drive

Department member Maurice Labelle is presenting at the local Amnesty International chapter on December 11.
12/05/2025

Department member Maurice Labelle is presenting at the local Amnesty International chapter on December 11.

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Saskatoon, SK
S7N5A7

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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