The Centre for Rupert’s Land Studies

is pleased to announce the

CALL FOR PAPERS

for the 24th Rupert’s Land Colloquium

to be held in Winnipeg from October 14 to 16, 2026

 

The Centre for Rupert’s Land Studies at the University of Winnipeg facilitates scholarly research and publishing concerning the human history of the Hudson Bay watershed, known in the period from 1670 to 1870 as Rupert’s Land. The Centre also functions as a clearinghouse to assist researchers with similar interests to be in touch with each other, to communicate about their research projects and findings, and to assist researchers from out of town by putting them in touch with qualified local assistants or by providing a congenial meeting spot when visiting Winnipeg.

The Centre for Rupert’s Land Studies hosts biennial colloquiums, which offer the opportunity to explore a diverse range of topics and methodologies that encourage interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to the practice of Indigenous and fur trade history. These colloquiums provide a welcoming combination of intel­lectual and practical avenues for exploring all the potential histories of this large region.

We welcome any submissions related to the history of the vast region of land once known as Rupert’s Land, including but not limited to the history of Indigenous Peoples, the history of the fur trade, legal his­tory, treaty history, science and geography, anthropology, and material history.

 

CRLS Colloquium 2026 – Presentation Guidelines

Papers are generally delivered in sessions of no more than four related presentations. Individuals can sub­mit separate papers that the colloquium committee will organize into sessions. Groups can submit related papers for a session theme of their choice. A chairperson will facilitate the flow of presentations and the question period and discussions that follow. Each presenter will have a maximum of 15-20 minutes to pres­ent their topic using their preferred medium, where possible. Oral presentations, slide shows, video, and audio are all welcome.

Your presentation should be no more than 15-20 minutes long. Your paper can be any length but in order to allow all presenters time to comfortably present their topics and to allow time for discussion, your presentation should stay under 20 minutes.

Complete the proposal form and submit by September 1, 2026. Once your submission is approved, we will post your abstract and the title of your paper on the CRLS website.

CALL FOR PAPERS for the 24th Rupert’s Land Colloquium

Name(Required)

PAPER/POSTER PROPOSALS

ORGANIZED SESSIONS & ORGANIZED SESSION PAPERS

ORGANIZED SESSIONS & ORGANIZED SESSION PAPERS

BIO OF PRESENTER OR ORGANIZER

Title

Name

PRESENTATION DETAILS

3 key words that describe the content of my/our presentation:

I give permission to include my name and the title of my paper/ organized session on the CRLS website list of colloquium events.

Participants in Organized Session (minimum 3 papers, maximum 6)

** DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS IS September 1, 2026**

Please direct any inquiries regarding the proposal process, and your completed proposal forms to the Centre for Rupert’s Land Studies office. Proposals may be sent as an email attachment or by regular post. Please note that, while every care will be taken, sometimes emails and posted items do not arrive at their intended destination. The Rupert’s Land office will inform you when your proposal is received. If you do not receive confirmation from the Centre for Rupert’s Land Studies office, please assume your proposal has not been received, and contact the office. Please note that receipt of your proposal does not guarantee that it will be accepted. Presenters are asked to submit the Colloquium Registration Form on page 26 with their proposal to hold their place on the program.

If your proposal has been accepted, you will be notified by September 14, 2026. The earlier you submit your proposal, the sooner we can notify you.