Faculty of Arts

Research Seed Money Awards for 2010: Individual Awards

Zbigniew Izidorcyk - English

Textual history of St. Veronica, Latin work known as Cura sanitatis Tiberii (CST). Ultimate goal of this project is to create a digital storage facility for all extant versions of the CST and to produce and publish a digital, hypertextual edition of that work.

Claire Labrecque – History

To study the artistic patronage of the King of France Louis XI, who played a key role in patronage of arts and architecture in 15^th C France. Seed money is sought to augment May 2011 research project for work in situ of monuments benefiting from Louis’ patronage (includes: survey of architecture, photography of architectural elements, sculpture and stained glass; and research in local archives). This info/photos will be published on resulting website, articles and ultimately a book.

Mark Meuwese – History

Study of Mohawk Iroquois of Eastern North America and Tupi-speaking Potiguars of Brazil – towards SSHRC grant proposal

Seed funds will be used for travel expenses during Mark’s sabbatical during his fellowship study in Newberry Library, Chicago. During his sabbatical in Winter/Spring 2011 intend to write a major SSHRC grant proposal.

Eliakim M. Sibanda - History

 “Life in the New Home: Understanding the Experiences of Continental African Immigrants to Manitoba, 1970-2010.”

To understand the conditions under which Continental Africans successfully integrate in Manitoba; to understand three main aspects of their diasporic experience. Results of research used to write an article and eventually a book length monograph. The findings will be used in creating an experimental history course on diasporic experiences of Manitobans in the 2012 – 2013 Academic year.

Sandra Tomsons – Philosophy

“Philosophical Analysis of Aboriginal Rights Discourse in Canada”

In this study, Indigenous and non-Indigenous philosophers will work together to provide a philosophical analysis of the discourse of Aboriginal rights in Canada from 1960’s to 2010. Date for the analysis will come from:

i. written documents expressing the views of the politicians;

ii. Interviews of the politicians.
Study will be carried out in 5 stages. Research compiled will also be used for SSHRC Grant proposal.

Sharon Wall – History

“Workers, Bodies, and Citizens: Youth and Paid Labour in Post-war Winnipeg”

This project will explore the history of youth and paid work in postwar Winnipeg.  It begins with the period following WWII and ends in the mid-1960s before a new “era of youth” begins and will offer a social history of work, vocational education, and urban and family life which will contribute substantially to the urban and social history of early postwar Winnipeg.