Events & Past Lectures
The “Other” Distaff Work: Patriotic Performances in St. John’s During the Great War
Amy Bowring
September 24, 2026
While the Women’s Patriotic Association (WPA) mobilized its members to produce socks, bandages, and other items of comfort for the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, another contingent of these motivated and productive women chose to stage performances in order to aid the war effort. Largely under the direction of WPA member Helen Colville, a variety of dance… Read More
Past “Aspects” – New Article
News · August 2, 2026
A new addition has been made to the Past “Aspects” page, which contains our “Aspects” articles from past issues of the Newfoundland Quarterly and is located under our Publications Page. This new posting, by Heidi Coombs and Terry Bishop Stirling, deals with the topic of the impact of latent tuberculosis for the Newfoundland Regiment.
Some Old White Guy Lived There: Rethinking Existing Narratives and Searching for Herstory
Andrea O'Brien
March 26, 2026
Heritage NL (Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador) is a not-for-profit Crown agency of the provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation. Established by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1984, Heritage NL has a mandate to help preserve the rich heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador. In the beginning, this mandate was largely… Read More
“Up She Rises! A Public Forum about Women and Gender in Newfoundland & Labrador History”
News · February 28, 2026
Recordings from Up She Rises! are now available on our website. Although the three‑day series of public forums has concluded, you can still explore the presentations, discussions, and performances that marked this capstone commemoration of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Newfoundland and Labrador. The archived videos offer an opportunity to revisit the insights… Read More
This Spectred Isle: The Ghost Ship Map
Karin Murray-Bergquist
February 26, 2026
The ghost stories of the waters around the island of Newfoundland are many and varied, from brief snippets recounting chance encounters in the fog, to longer narratives describing strange sights and sounds seen throughout the years by multiple people. This talk will bring together a range of ghost ship legends woven into Newfoundland’s history and seascapes,… Read More