Bridging the Gap | Créer des ponts The current state of historical societies in Canada | L’état des lieux des sociétés d’histoire au Canada

The current state of historical societies in Canada [English version] A collaborative approach The idea of launching a conversation between historical societies in Canada as part of the centenary of the Canadian Historical Association was initiated by the Agents mémoriels research project (for more details on the project, see the boxed text at the end of the introduction). [...] In the letter of invitation, they emphasized the importance of the initiative: As part of the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Historical Association (CHA), the CHA and the Fédération Histoire Québec (FHQ) intend to take this opportunity to open a conversation about our shared contribution to historical knowledge. [...] The main objectives of historical societies are to bridge the gap between them and the general public, to highlight the importance of the past in our present, through the publication of historical works, the awarding of prizes, the creation of forums for historical exchange and history education. [...] The Association seeks to encourage the integration of historical knowledge and perspectives in both the scholarly and public spheres, to ensure the accessibility of historical resources, and to defend the rights and freedoms of emerging and professional historians in the pursuit of historical inquiry as well as those of history degree holders who utilize the analytical, research, communication, an. [...] (Revised June 2, 1972.) The Act states that the object of the Society shall be to encourage the study of the history of Alberta and Canada, to rescue from oblivion the memories of the original inhabitants, the early missionaries, fur traders, explorers, and settlers of the north and west of Canada, to obtain and preserve narratives in print, manuscript or otherwise of their travels, adventures, la.