The Alternative History Timeline Project provides an account of McGill’s history that centers marginalized communities and experiences. The timeline documents both landmarks in social justice as well as the University’s complicity in settler colonialism, racism, and other forms of dispossession and oppression. It also situates prominent figures (e.g. Jacques Cartier and James McGill) within their specific historical period, emphasizing their role and participation within dominant systems of power. As with any representation of history, this timeline aims to contextualize the present moment.
This project is organized by SSMU University Affairs, with background research + writing by Sumaya Ugas and Sasha Crawford-Holland; timeline design by Marc Cataford; and formatting + editing by Aishwarya Singh.
We recognize that this timeline is far from all-encompassing and may be updated as more research is conducted. If there are specific edits, additions, or resources you would like to share, please contact us at parc@ssmu.ca.
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