August as an academic

(2/4) In the spirit of Ngo Dwe Waangazid Anishinaabe (One Anishinaabe Family), the Anishinabek Nation is accepting donations on behalf of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation to help the community navigate through this crisis. If you are able to, please donate to: an7gc@anishinabek.ca

“Riders on the storm, into this world they’re born.” 🎶

"When I think about Amazon Prime Day, it saddens me to see how the holiday has become so cheapened. It’s all about getting the best deals, and no one stops to think about the true reason for the season: absolutely destroying independent bookstores."

Amazon Prime Day Has Become Too Commercialized

“Amazon Prime Day used to mean something. When I was young, my family would joyfully celebrate the legacy of a mega-corporation that runs hundreds of mom-and...

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Canada must confront homegrown far-right extremism, authors Stephanie Carvin and Amarnath Amarasingam argue in their new book, “For Blood and Soil: Far-Right Extremism in Canada”

Canada must confront homegrown far-right extremism, authors argue in new book

A new book examining far-right extremism in Canada argues the movement has evolved dramatically in the past decade, shifting from small, organized groups to a broader network fuelled by social media, ...

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On Juneteenth, we honor the generations of Black New Yorkers whose struggle and determination brought us closer to justice. At Foley Square, Lorenzo Pace's sculpture stands as a powerful tribute to that legacy.

Triumph of the Human Spirit

YouTube video by NYC Mayor's Office

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Thank you to @amaramarasingam.bsky.social and @antihate.ca for their help with this video! WATCH THE FULL VIDEO HERE: youtu.be/S2KwGnF_iLM

Ireland's r*cist riots make it clear: we need to do something about the rising hate problem

YouTube video by Rachel Gilmore

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Sure, it is an honour to be nominated, but winning is so much better!!! I'd like to thank my manager, my agent, thr academy, our editor, our interview subjects, our translators and fixers, our research assistants, those who commented on drafts,...oh, and my co-authors @plagasse.bsky.social and Dave!

Stoked to see a fairly substantial excerpt from my book with @stephaniecarvin.bsky.social, published today in @thewalrus.ca:

Stephanie Carvin@stephaniecarvin.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today, @thewalrus.ca has published an excerpt of my book with @amaramarasingam.bsky.social on the Canadian far-right, Blood and Soil. You can read it for free here: thewalrus.ca/what-three-e...

Ordered!

Amarnath Amarasingam@amaramarasingam.bsky.social · 3mo ago

It's publication day! Mine and @stephaniecarvin.bsky.social's book is now available anywhere books are sold: www.mqup.ca/Books/F/For-...

Piggy-backing off of this to say that buying books direct from a publisher's website means higher net revenue for the press, which often translates to higher royalties for the author. So resist the temptation to "buy with one click" on Amazon; the couple extra clicks are worth it, we promise.

Laura Davulis@davulis.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Hey folks, you know how I’m always telling you that the most cost effective way to buy a UP book is almost always direct from the publisher with a discount code? Well here you go (good through 5/31)

@newbooksnetwork.bsky.social interview with @stevenvanwolputte.bsky.social and I about our book 'In the Land of the Lacandón: A Graphic History of Adventure and Imperialism' 🗃️🏺

Surprised by this quirky, wonderful photo montage at @ttcriders.bsky.social’s Bay Station this morning.

Join @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social for the launch of a book that Philip Deloria calls a "revelatory touchstone". 🌟 www.eventbrite.ca/e/book-launc...

BOOK LAUNCH: "Always a Part of the Land" by Cody Groat

"Always a Part of the Land: The Federal Commemoration of Indigenous Histories" by Cody Groat: reading, book signing, Q&A

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I figure it’s a good idea to read the ol’ book to prepare for a podcast interview. Happily, it’s short! And my porch is a delight.

Local man tells post-secondary students money doesn't grow on trees and then picks private jet from private jet tree.

Beam me to Edmonton, Scotty!

McGill-Queen's University Press@mcgillqueensup.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Join Emilio Rodríguez, along contributors, for the Renewed Canadian Welcome Book Tour! This first stop is in Edmonton tomorrow evening. Registration is required: buff.ly/5KMlj3z Learn more about the book: buff.ly/8aPoow0

What a difference a year makes.

For all you font fetishists.

Drawn from extensive primary research in Rwanda, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, and Kenya, Illegitimate Justice by Izabela Steflja shows that the stories locals tell about international courts differ radically from those told by the international community. Out now! buff.ly/BpGFO7W

I'm beyond excited to share that I've joined McClelland & Stewart as an editor! M&S is a Canadian institution. I'm honoured to be a part of its future and I'm looking forward to sharing great books with each of you.

"The essence of editing is ethics; it’s the act of caring for the expression of the thoughts of another as if they were your own."

The Ruthless Benevolence of a Great Editor

Ann Godoff, who died this week, cared passionately about her writers—and much less about her own ego.

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My latest Legion Magazine article is an interview with Canadian historian Kelsey Lonie. We discuss WWII’s Prairie Farmerettes who served the Allied cause not in their home provinces, but British Columbia. legionmagazine.com/historian-ke... 📸 Courtesy Museum and Archives of Vernon

A riotous meal in Mexico City: plants eat buildings for lunch. Que maravillosa!

LIVE: Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and members of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami board of directors will make an announcement regarding Inuit Nunangat University from the office of ITK in Ottawa.

Announcement regarding Inuit Nunangat University in Ottawa | APTN News

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If you're at #AHA2026 please stop by the @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social booth to check out our new book. As a graphic history, it is worth flipping through and seeing in person. www.mqup.ca/Books/I/In-t...

In the Land of the Lacandón

In the mid-1930s the amateur French ethnographer and filmmaker Bernard de Colmont ventured into the mountainous state of Chiapas to study the Lacandón people and broadcast their way of life to a curio...

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🔴Abstracts Due Jan. 1🔴 @jeffnoakes.bsky.social and I are inviting you to submit an abstract now! This volume will explore how ethics can be re-engaged as a living, contested, and transformative force in the study of conflict. More info through the link! drive.google.com/file/d/163rt...

On Thurs.Dec. 18th we’ll post a brand new episode of my @ricochetmedia.bsky.social podcast “In Bed with the Elephant” featuring lawyer, activist & podcast host #SandyHudson on “Defunding the Police, Black Lives & Imagining Possible Futures of Safety & Justice” podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/i...

In Bed with the Elephant

Politics Podcast · What does it mean to share a bed with power, whether it’s a corporation or an empire, when every move it makes shakes your world? If that question keeps you up at night, In Bed wit...

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