H. Sanford Riley Centre for Canadian History

Canada's History Lecture Series at the Riley Centre for Canadian History

Canada's History Centre in conjunction with the H. Sanford Riley Centre for Canadian History present a series of 4 lectures featuring Mike Ford, Charlotte Gray, Peter Furtado, and Tim Cook.

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Mike Ford

Canadian songwriter Mike Ford (Moxy Fruvous) tells the story of Canada drawing from his vast repertoire including songs from his two latest releases Canada Needs You, volume two (Mike's sonic blast through the 20th Century, From Vimy Ridge to Joey Smallwood to The Richard Riot to Expo 67) and Seaway (a joint creation with multiple Juno-winner David Francey). Canadian History like you've never heard it before!

Date:           Thursday, October 21, 2010

Time:           7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Venue:        CanWest Centre for Theatre & Film

                   University of Winnipeg
                   400 Colony
                   Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Charlotte Gray

Author of the critically acclaimed Gold Diggers - striking it rich in the Klondike takes us on a journey to the Frontier town of Dawson City in search for fortune.

Date:           Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Time:           7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Venue:        Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall

                   University of Winnipeg
                   515 Portage Ave.
                   Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Peter Furtado

Former editor of History Today magazine brings the history of the world to Winnipeg with a presentation of his forthcoming book "The Histories of Nations: How their Identities were Forged".

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Tim Cook

Great War historian at the Canadian War Museum and award winning author of several military history books, Tim Cook presents his latest work "The Madman and the Butcher" a double biography of Arthur Currie and Sam Hughes, and an exploration of Canadian views toward war heroes and public memory.

Date:           Thursday, December 2, 2010

Time:           7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Venue:        Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall

                   University of Winnipeg
                   515 Portage Ave.
                   Winnipeg, Manitoba

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TICKET PRICE INDIVIDUAL LECTURES:

General Public:    $20.00 per person
Students:    $10.00 per person (student ID card necessary)

TICKET PRICE SERIES OF ALL 4 LECTURES:

General Public:    $50.00
Students:        $25.00 (student ID card necessary)

Please register on line at CanadasHistory.ca/Lectures .  For further information please contact Joel Ralph at 988-9300 ext. 221 or jralph@canadashistory.ca .