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New book means Air India bombing will be more than just ‘barely remembered’

McMaster's Chandrima Chakraborty wonders why Canadians aren't more aware of the country's worst mass murder.

June 23, 2017

Research program a learning experience for Indigenous undergrads and their faculty supervisors

Indigenous undergraduates and McMaster faculty members have come together for a unique summer adventure that promises to be an important learning experience for both students and supervisors.

June 21, 2017

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Indigenous Studies course teaches the fine art of cultural understanding

A group of students is getting a lesson in Indigenous culture this summer thanks to a unique new McMaster class.

May 31, 2017

McMaster researchers Michelle Dion and Chelsea Gabel have been awarded SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grants to pursue research aimed at ensuring equal participation and involvement of Indigenous peoples in social science research.

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SSHRC-funded project to help ensure Indigenous communities are equal partners in research

Two McMaster researchers have been awarded funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council to learn more about the resources Indigenous peoples need be equal partners and leaders in research within their communities.

March 22, 2017

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Indigenous undergrads invited to apply for research-focused summer program

Indigenous undergraduate students from universities across Canada are invited to apply to the eight-week program that gives students an opportunity for hands-on experience in a graduate research environment.

March 13, 2017

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Anthropology students hit the streets of Hamilton in search of art

McMaster Anthropology students recently took to the streets of Hamilton armed with cell phones, cameras, tablets, pens and paper to explore and document the street art in five West Harbour neighbourhoods.

March 7, 2017

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Sociology of Education Conference enhances dialogue and networking in Canada

Sociologists and education researchers from around the province recently gathered on the McMaster campus for the Second Annual Canadian Sociology of Education Conference.

February 21, 2017

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McMaster awarded $5.8M in SSHRC funding

McMaster researchers have been awarded nearly six million dollars in funding through the federal government's Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

September 9, 2016

The family of award-winner writer and McMaster alumnus Gary Lautens with a column written by Lautens that was displayed for more than 30 years outside Honest Ed's. Left to right: Jane (daughter); James (grandson, son of Stephen and Rhea); Richard (son); Stephen (son); Jackie (wife); Rhea (Stephen's wife); Chelsea (granddaughter, daughter of Jackie; currently a Mac student).

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How a piece of Honest Ed’s found its way to McMaster

An oversized column written by distinguished McMaster alumnus Gary Lautens that once adorned the walls of Toronto's Honest Ed's department store, was recently donated to McMaster University Library.

July 27, 2016

'Without conservation, the history in these books could be lost, we need to preserve them for future generations,' says McMaster Preservation Technician Audrie Schell who restored the 545 year-old Book of Hours.

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Breathing new life into a medieval gem

It took more than eight months, but thanks to modern restoration techniques and skilful artistry, McMaster's Book of Hours now looks as it did when it was first created 545 years ago.

April 25, 2016

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