Symposium on The First World War

Event Date: 
Saturday, November 8, 2014 - 8:30am to 4:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Thunder Bay Armoury (317 Park Avenue)
Event Fee: 
Free. Everyone is welcome.
Event Contact Name: 
Dr. Michel S. Beaulieu
Event Contact Phone: 
(807) 343-8341
Event Contact E-mail: 

Each fall the Department of History, Lake Superior Scottish Regiment, the HMCS Griffon, and the Thunder Bay Branch of the Canadian International Council partners to hold a free symposium focusing on issues relating to the Canadian Forces.

First World War Fort William 19 August 1914

This year's symposium is focused on the First World War, with a particular emphasis on Northwestern Ontario. It will be held on the 8 November at the  O’Kelly Armoury (317 Park Avenue) between 0830 and 1500, with a reception in the Officer's Mess and a tour of the Thunder Bay Military Museum on the 7 November. 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CONFERENCE POSTER AND INTINERARY

Additional partners this year include the Ontario Historical Society, Thunder Bay Military Museum, Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, Northwestern Ontario Archivists' Association, and Thunder Bay Public Library.

Complete information can be found on the symposium's website https://www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/history/annual-military-symposium