In Europe, the debates over collective memories of 20th-century traumas (e.g. the World Wars, fascism, the Holocaust, colonialism, and the legacy of communism and Cold War divide) and the populists’ appeals to ‘the people’ challenge Europe’s democratic culture and project of integration.
In Canada, the process of Indigenous reconciliation and truth-telling has brought questions of collective memory and public history to the forefront of contemporary political debate. Now, more than ever, Canadians are left to confront disparities between national mythologies (e.g. being a tolerant, welcoming people), historical injustices, and continuing harm.
Through talks, research, teaching materials, and an expert database, we hope to contribute to these critical scholarly and public debates on memory politics.
Bringing together scholars from Canadian and European spheres, the European Memory Politics (EuMePo) network explores how the 20th century’s past is (re)interpreted, commemorated, and narrativized in contemporary political life.
Our directory showcases a vibrant community of people with expertise and experience in this growing field. This comprehensive database—searchable by discipline, area, professional status, and the thematic fields most relevant to Memory Politics—features the profiles of scholars, practitioners, former diplomats, policy makers, and project partners.
Our education and public outreach initiatives are oriented towards creating and sustaining conversations assessing the role of memory politics in political life today. In providing hands-on learning opportunities for students, we look to curate and support the creation of undergraduate courses, the development of educational resources, and the success of field schools.
Please feel welcome to connect with us to discuss opportunities to get involved in these public education and outreach projects.
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