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American historian who sleeps in slave dwellings...
CBC News , September 29, 2025
American historian who sleeps in slave dwellings brings project to London. Joseph McGill Jr. is in London to share lessons from “sleeping with the ancestors.”
Is the war in Ukraine nearing an end?
August 19, 2025
History Professor Oleksa Drachewych joins Andrew Brown to share his view on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington for high-stakes talks with Donald Trump and European leaders.
What did Trump accomplish in his summit with Putin?
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CBCNN ,CBC Hanomansing Tonight , August 15, 2025
Professor Dyczok comments on U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluding their summit in Alaska without a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Trump said there would be 'no deal until there is a deal.'
Is There Any Hope for Peace From Trump’s Meeting with Putin?
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CTV Your Morning ,CTV , August 15, 2025
History Professor Oleksa Drachewych joins CTV Your Morning host Lindsey Deluce to discuss what U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin each want out of their August 15 meeting in Alaska and if there is any hope of it resulting in peace for Ukraine.
Ontario's Halton Region shutting down heritage division, getting rid of 30,000-item historical collection
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Saira Peesker ,CBC , June 29, 2025
History Professor Michelle Hamilton speaks on the risks associated with Halton Region shutting down of the heritage division, raising concerns regarding the fate of a 30,000-item historical collection.
NATO and its current role on the world stage
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Saroja Coelho ,CBC Listen , June 28, 2025
History Professor Oleksa Drachewych joined host Saroja Coelho to answer questions about NATO and its current role on the world stage.
Western announces new Generative AI Teaching Fellows
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Megan Stacey ,Western News , June 16, 2025
History Professor William Turkel has been announced as one of the three first-ever Western Generative AI Teaching Fellows, a new program that seeks to cultivate innovative projects and enhance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning across campus. He will begin his two-year term in July 1, time during which he plans to create five open-access, customizable teaching modules to prepare students for future work alongside AI.
You can't rewrite history to suite a political agenda via The Hartford Courant
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Jeffery Vacante ,The Hartford Courant , June 11, 2025
History professor Jeffery Vacante argues in a Hartford Courant op-ed that the U.S. administration’s push to reinstate removed monuments and statues is an attempt to reshape the historical narrative for political ends. “You can’t rewrite history to suit a political agenda.”
Quebec won’t appeal court ruling blocking 33% tuition hike for out-of-province students
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Andy Riga ,The Montreal Gazette , June 10, 2025
Quebec won’t appeal the court ruling blocking its proposed tuition hike for out-of-province students. History professor Jeffery Vacante shared his insights with the Montreal Gazette on what this means for the province’s education policy.
Indigenous Leaders Meet With King Charles
CTV Your Morning , May 17, 2025
History and Indigenous Studies professor Cody Groat joined CTV Your Morning to discuss the significance of King Charles changing his itinerary to meet with three Indigenous leaders ahead of the throne speech.
Notman Photographic Archives receives UNESCO Memory of the World Register distinction
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Sidhartha Banerjee ,The Canadian Press , May 17, 2025
The Notman Photographic Archives, a collection of photographs described as a Canadian treasure, have been inscribed into UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. Cody Groat, a Western University professor and Chair of the Canadian commission for the UNESCO Memory of the World advisory committee, said the designation is granted to the most significant archival or documentary heritage collections in the world.
Russia skips out on peace talks with Ukraine
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CBC London Morning ,CBC , May 15, 2025
It was hoped that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would take part in peace talks Thursday in Turkey with Russian President Vladimir Putin. But while Zelenskyy is there, Putin isn't, with Moscow instead sending a delegation of low-level officials. Western History Assistant Professor Oleksa Drachewych joined London Morning to share his take on what happens now.
Three Indigenous MPs appointed to cabinet - what will this mean for Indigenous peoples?
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Dennis Ward ,APTN News , May 13, 2025
Mark Carney unveiled his first cabinet as elected prime minister on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. History and Indigenous Studies Assistant Professor Cody Groat speaks on what the appointment of three Indigenous MPs will mean for Indigenous peoples across Canada.
Monument in London, Ont., honours Canadians who served in WWII's Battle of the Atlantic
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Isha Bhargava ,CBC London , May 02, 2025
HMCS Prevost hosting unveiling Sunday for 80th anniversary of war's longest battle. Professor Jonathan Vance is cited speaking on the importance of the Battle of the Atlantic.
Court victory for McGill and Concordia not as sweeping as it might appear
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Jeffery Vacante ,The Toronto Star , April 29, 2025
A court decision last week “is a less resounding victory for McGill and Concordia than one might assume,” writes Assistant Professor Jeffery Vacante. “By focusing on the (Quebec) government’s failure to provide sufficiently compelling evidence to back up its policies, rather than dealing with the claim that the policies violated the Quebec and Canadian Charter of Rights, Judge Éric Dufour has in effect upheld the underlying premise of the Quebec government’s policies.”
Hudson's Bay artifacts, including royal charter, can go up for auction, court rules
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Josh Crabb ,CBC Manitoba , April 24, 2025
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs has asked for halt to auction of items that may have 'profound' significance. Assistant Professor Cody Groat weighs in on the significance of the 1670 royal charter.
Grand chief requests halt to auction of Hudson's Bay items linked to First Nations
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Kyle Benning ,Global News , April 24, 2025
News segment with Assistant Professor Cody Groat. Even as Hudson’s Bay was granted court permission to auction off 1,700 pieces of art and more than 2,700 artifacts, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is requesting a halt to the sale of items that may belong to or be linked with First Nations people.
Hudson's Bay looks to auction 1670 royal charter
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Sarah Galashan ,CBC Hanomansing Tonight , April 18, 2025
Hudson's Bay Co, has asked a court to allow it to put the royal charter that launched the company 355 years ago on the auction block, along with its trove of art and historical artifacts. Cody Groat, a history professor at Western University in London, Ont., says this would be a mistake because of its 'political and cultural' significance.
Can Trump Broker Peace Between Putin and Ukraine?
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The Agenda with Steve Paikin ,TVO Today , March 19, 2025
Is It Time for a European SACEUR in NATO?
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Dr. Vivian McAlister ,Geopolitical Monitor , March 10, 2025
Dr. Vivian McAlister's newest opinion article for the Geopolitical Monitor.
Roger L. Emerson (1934 - 2025)
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The History Department , February 28, 2025
3 years of war: Experts weigh in on the challenges of finding peace in Ukraine
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CBC Kids News ,CBC Kids News , February 26, 2025
Why justice for Ukraine must be at the forefront of peace negotiations
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Oleksa Drachewych ,The Conversation , February 24, 2025Assistant Professor Oleksa Drachewych writes for The Conversation on the need for justice for Ukraine at the forefront of peace negotiations.
Russia must be held accountable for war crimes if there is to be ‘enduring peace’ with Ukraine
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Oleksa Drachewych ,Toronto Star , February 24, 2025
Opinion piece by Assistant Professor Oleksa Drachewych for the Toronto Star.
Uncovering a family mystery
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Carolyn Stein ,The Chicago Tribune , February 21, 2025How a woman's genealogical search led her to a potter's field in Canada
Olivia Holland, MA student, recipient of Western Libraries award for outstanding research
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Western Libraries Communications ,Western News , January 15, 2025
Inauguration Hostages: Carter, Trump, and the Ghosts of 1980
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Dr. Vivian McAlister ,Geopolitical Monitor , January 07, 2025
Reflecting on reconciliation
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Justin Zadorsky ,Western News , October 30, 2025
Indigenous studies and history professor Cody Groat reflects on the legacy of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, highlighting progress toward its 94 Calls to Action and the gaps that remain.
