Welcome to Lakehead History

The mission of our department is to teach students about the past and ways of learning about the past. According to Cicero, “history is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illuminates reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life...” Our programs are designed to afford an opportunity to become involved in the process of creating a shared understanding of past events and to pursue areas of history relevant to your own concerns. With relatively small class sizes, you will be able to pursue your studies in  close collaboration with your professors and your peer group.

The expertise of our faculty is diverse.

We strive to acquaint you with various approaches to the study of History and provide you with the skills to analyze any issue within its historical context. Geographically our courses encompass North America, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, South Asia, and the Circumpolar World. Fields of history our courses cover include, but are not limited to:

  • applied and public history
  • archival studies
  • cultural history
  • digital history
  • diplomatic history
  • economic history
  • environmental history
  • heritage planning and studies
  • history of space and place
  • human rights and social justice
  • Indigenous history
  • international development
  • gender history
  • labour history
  • medical history
  • military history
  • museum studies
  • political history
  • social history

We prepare you for a range of careers.

The American National Association of Colleges and Employers cites that employers throughout the world look for the skills a History degree provides (click here to learn more). Knowledge of the past is essential for understanding the present and anticipating the future, graduates of our programs are found wherever their analytical, writing, organizational, and research skills are needed. Specific types of jobs our degrees prepare you for include, but are not limited to:

  • archival and library work
  • business administration and management
  • government service (at all levels)
  • historical research
  • law
  • medicine
  • military
  • museums and heritage organizations
  • non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
  • politics
  • publishing and journalism
  • teaching (at all levels)
  • university professor

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EVENTS

Oct
22
Public Lecture: Elder Ma-Nee Chacaby on Two Spirit & Pride movement 7:30 PM
Thunder Bay Museum (425 Donald Street East) and Online
Nov
26
Public Lecture: The Early French History of Thunder Bay 7:30 PM
Thunder Bay Museum (425 Donald Street East) and Online
Jan
28
Public Lecture: Sports in Thunder Bay 7:30 PM
Thunder Bay Museum (425 Donald Street East) and Online
Feb
25
Public Lecture: Recent Work by Lakehead University Graduate Students 7:30 PM
Thunder Bay Museum (425 Donald Street East) and Online

NEWS

May
23
Dr. Jarmo Peltola Interviewed on CBC Superior Morning

Incoming Chair in Finnish Studies, Dr. Jarmo Peltola, provides an interview on CBC Superior Morning with Mary-Jean Cormier.

May
21
New Department of History Faculty Publication

May
17
Lakehead welcomes international scholar as endowed Chair in Finnish Studies

Dr. Jarmo Peltola will be the 12th Finnish scholar to hold this position.

Apr
18
History Alumni and Faculty Receive Publication Awards