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The Crowe Affair Oral History
News: In 1958, twelve faculty members resigned in protest over the firing of Harry Crowe, Professor of History at United College (a predecessor institution of the University of Winnipeg). This was a defining moment for academic freedom in Canada. The Crowe Affair...
Behind the Scenes at the OHC: Focusing on Growth
News: From 1 April 2025 to 1 January 2026 staff at the Oral History Centre will be directing their time and energy toward two important strategic goals: making oral history collections in the OHC Archives discoverable and accessible, and building capacity to support...
Thank You, Brett!
News: Last week marked the final days of Brett Lougheed’s term as Director of the Oral History Centre. Please join us in thanking him for all he contributed to the Centre in this role. Brett’s leadership and guidance have resulted in the growth of our...
Job Posting (External): Oral History Project Administrator
News: Oral History Project Administrator Janet Walker Consulting (JWC) is seeking an independent contractor to fill the position of Oral History Project Administrator for an upcoming life story interview project. The Application deadline for this position has...
OHC Membership and Renewals
News: The OHC is excited to announce that together with UW’s Technology Services Centre, we have created an automated membership renewal system! This means that every year (or two—it’s up to you!), before your membership expires, you will receive an email reminder to...
2024-25 Workshop Schedule
News:New 2024-2025 Workshop Schedule! The OHC's new workshop schedule for the 2024-25 academic year is set! For more information about each workshop, please see our "Events" page. Click the button below to view a larger poster image, or to download a .pdf...
Cyber-Attack Update
Thank you for your patience while our technical support team worked to bring our website and archives safely online following the recent cyber-attack at the University of Winnipeg.
The OHC 10th Anniversary Celebration
Presentation:On November 30, 2023, the University of Winnipeg Oral History Centre celebrated its 10th Anniversary, inviting three UWinnipeg alumni to share their continuing work in oral history, and afterward hosting a reception in the OHC Classroom in Bryce Hall....
Happy Holidays
The Oral History Centre will be closed for the winter break beginning December 21, 2023. We will re-open on January 8, 2024. We wish everyone a warm and bright holiday. We apologize for recycling our 2023 holiday card, but Kim is on vacation.
Now Hiring: Research Assistant
News: Position Description: The Oral History Centre is seeking a work-study student to conduct preliminary research pertaining to existing oral history collections held in Manitoba Museums and Archives, and other oral history collections in Canadian...
OHC 10th Anniversary Celebration
News: 10th Anniversary All are welcome to join OHC staff, members, donors, partners, colleagues, and friends in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Oral History Centre. R.S.V.P. for this event is now closed. If you would like to...
New! (Updated) OHC Workshop Schedule 2023-24
The Oral History Centre’s workshop schedule for the 2023-24 academic year is now available.