Deindustrialization and the Politics of Our Time
@deindustrialpol.bsky.social
🏭 Transnational partnership project examining the politics, historical roots and lived experiences of deindustrialization.
Based at COHDS: https://storytelling.concordia.ca/
Website: https://deindustrialization.org/
Based at COHDS: https://storytelling.concordia.ca/
Website: https://deindustrialization.org/
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Congratulations to our awesome undergraduate student Sabina Leduc, who has won the Miramichi Historians' Prize in New Brunswick History for her work on the impacts of mill closure on Doaktown, Nackawic, and Juniper, NB.
Way to go, Sabina!
Way to go, Sabina!
November 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Congratulations to our awesome undergraduate student Sabina Leduc, who has won the Miramichi Historians' Prize in New Brunswick History for her work on the impacts of mill closure on Doaktown, Nackawic, and Juniper, NB.
Way to go, Sabina!
Way to go, Sabina!
📰 New from the blog - Aparna Das reflects on the complexity of Kolkata's culture and built environment
Your Culture is not Good Enough – Confession of an arrogant urban planner – Deindustrialization
An empty jute mill site, where all the machinery has been removed, but the chimney still stands tall – courtesy of Aparna Das
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November 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
📰 New from the blog - Aparna Das reflects on the complexity of Kolkata's culture and built environment
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And just like that, it's real.
When Democrats Won the Heartland: Progressive Populism in the Age of Reagan, 1978-1992, from @illinoispress.bsky.social. Due out 4/14/26.
Thanks to everyone who tolerated this dream and made it happen. Pre-order if you'd like: www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
When Democrats Won the Heartland: Progressive Populism in the Age of Reagan, 1978-1992, from @illinoispress.bsky.social. Due out 4/14/26.
Thanks to everyone who tolerated this dream and made it happen. Pre-order if you'd like: www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
When Democrats Won the Heartland
www.press.uillinois.edu
November 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
And just like that, it's real.
When Democrats Won the Heartland: Progressive Populism in the Age of Reagan, 1978-1992, from @illinoispress.bsky.social. Due out 4/14/26.
Thanks to everyone who tolerated this dream and made it happen. Pre-order if you'd like: www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
When Democrats Won the Heartland: Progressive Populism in the Age of Reagan, 1978-1992, from @illinoispress.bsky.social. Due out 4/14/26.
Thanks to everyone who tolerated this dream and made it happen. Pre-order if you'd like: www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
🚨Last chance! 🚨
Don't forget to sign up for tomorrow's roundtable
Don't forget to sign up for tomorrow's roundtable
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 7th: Join DePOT's Deindustrialization and the Environment working group to discuss ongoing research!
Roundtable - Policies and Programs: Deindustrialization and the Environment
Join DePOT's Deindustrialization and the Environment working group to discuss research ongoing research
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November 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🚨Last chance! 🚨
Don't forget to sign up for tomorrow's roundtable
Don't forget to sign up for tomorrow's roundtable
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Don't miss the @deindustrialpol.bsky.social virtual roundtable this Friday!
Policies and Programs: Deindustrialization and the Environment
Deindustrialization and the Politics of Our Time
Friday November 7th at 9:30am Eastern Time
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Policies and Programs: Deindustrialization and the Environment
Deindustrialization and the Politics of Our Time
Friday November 7th at 9:30am Eastern Time
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Virtual Event - Policies and Programs: Deindustrialization and the Environment
7 November 2025 - This session brings together eight scholars whose research examines the intersections of industrial decline, environmental activism and remediation, and policy responses by a variety...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Don't miss the @deindustrialpol.bsky.social virtual roundtable this Friday!
Policies and Programs: Deindustrialization and the Environment
Deindustrialization and the Politics of Our Time
Friday November 7th at 9:30am Eastern Time
niche-canada.org/2025/10/29/v...
#envhist #envstudies
Policies and Programs: Deindustrialization and the Environment
Deindustrialization and the Politics of Our Time
Friday November 7th at 9:30am Eastern Time
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#envhist #envstudies
New on the Blog 📰
Yuan Yi uses the case of Orinoka Mills to explore the dynamics and consequences of textile closures in the U.S.
Yuan Yi uses the case of Orinoka Mills to explore the dynamics and consequences of textile closures in the U.S.
A Curious Biography of Power Looms in the Aftermath of U.S. Deindustrialization – Deindustrialization
Drawing for a textile produced by Orinoka Mills – Courtesy of the Cooper Hewitt Collection
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October 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
New on the Blog 📰
Yuan Yi uses the case of Orinoka Mills to explore the dynamics and consequences of textile closures in the U.S.
Yuan Yi uses the case of Orinoka Mills to explore the dynamics and consequences of textile closures in the U.S.
📆 Next week! Remember to sign up for our roundtable organized by the Deindustrialization and the Environment Working Group
Roundtable - Policies and Programs: Deindustrialization and the Environment
Join DePOT's Deindustrialization and the Environment working group to discuss ongoing research
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October 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
📆 Next week! Remember to sign up for our roundtable organized by the Deindustrialization and the Environment Working Group
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Join @stephross.bsky.social and Rob Kristofferson, as well as Toronto-based contributors, for the Toronto launch of The Art of Solidarity!
This event is hosted by the Toronto Workers' History Project and Mayworks Toronto.
Find more details here: btlbooks.com/events/view/...
This event is hosted by the Toronto Workers' History Project and Mayworks Toronto.
Find more details here: btlbooks.com/events/view/...
Art of Solidarity: Toronto Book Launch
From the organizers: “In-Person Book Launch, with Stephanie Ross, Rob Kristofferson, and other contributors to the book. Wednesday, October 29th at 7 PM Location: Workers Action Centre (WAC) ?720 Spad...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Join @stephross.bsky.social and Rob Kristofferson, as well as Toronto-based contributors, for the Toronto launch of The Art of Solidarity!
This event is hosted by the Toronto Workers' History Project and Mayworks Toronto.
Find more details here: btlbooks.com/events/view/...
This event is hosted by the Toronto Workers' History Project and Mayworks Toronto.
Find more details here: btlbooks.com/events/view/...
🗓️Notez la date dans vos agendas !
La conférence « Quelle est la valeur du travail?
Passé, présent et futur de la classe ouvrière
et des études sur le travail » se tiendra les 13 et 14 novembre à Montréal, avec des présentations de plusieurs affilié.e.s de DéPOT
La conférence « Quelle est la valeur du travail?
Passé, présent et futur de la classe ouvrière
et des études sur le travail » se tiendra les 13 et 14 novembre à Montréal, avec des présentations de plusieurs affilié.e.s de DéPOT
Quelle est la valeur du travail? Passé, présent et futur de la classe ouvrière et des études sur le travail
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October 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
🗓️Notez la date dans vos agendas !
La conférence « Quelle est la valeur du travail?
Passé, présent et futur de la classe ouvrière
et des études sur le travail » se tiendra les 13 et 14 novembre à Montréal, avec des présentations de plusieurs affilié.e.s de DéPOT
La conférence « Quelle est la valeur du travail?
Passé, présent et futur de la classe ouvrière
et des études sur le travail » se tiendra les 13 et 14 novembre à Montréal, avec des présentations de plusieurs affilié.e.s de DéPOT
🗓️Mark your calendars!
The conference "Why Does Labour Matter?
The Past, Present, and Future of Labour
and Labour Studies" is taking place November 13-14th in Montreal with many DePOT members presenting in attendance.
The conference "Why Does Labour Matter?
The Past, Present, and Future of Labour
and Labour Studies" is taking place November 13-14th in Montreal with many DePOT members presenting in attendance.
Why Does Labour Matter? The Past, Present, and Future of Labour and Labour Studies
valeurdutravail.histoireengagee.ca
October 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
🗓️Mark your calendars!
The conference "Why Does Labour Matter?
The Past, Present, and Future of Labour
and Labour Studies" is taking place November 13-14th in Montreal with many DePOT members presenting in attendance.
The conference "Why Does Labour Matter?
The Past, Present, and Future of Labour
and Labour Studies" is taking place November 13-14th in Montreal with many DePOT members presenting in attendance.
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 7th: Join DePOT's Deindustrialization and the Environment working group to discuss ongoing research!
Roundtable - Policies and Programs: Deindustrialization and the Environment
Join DePOT's Deindustrialization and the Environment working group to discuss research ongoing research
www.eventbrite.ca
October 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 7th: Join DePOT's Deindustrialization and the Environment working group to discuss ongoing research!
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#Yellowknife people: We're in town for the launch of The Price of Gold: Mining, Pollution, and Resistance in Yellowknife! If you're in town, join us at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Thursday Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. for a discussion of the book with the authors and local guests.
October 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
#Yellowknife people: We're in town for the launch of The Price of Gold: Mining, Pollution, and Resistance in Yellowknife! If you're in town, join us at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Thursday Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. for a discussion of the book with the authors and local guests.
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[AAC] Le prochain colloque du RUCHE aura pour thème "Genre et environnement" et se déroulera à Aix-en-Provence du 10 au 12 juin 2026.
N'hésitez pas à proposer une communication et à partager l'appel à communication !
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N'hésitez pas à proposer une communication et à partager l'appel à communication !
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Appel à Communications – Colloque international du RUCHE “Genre et environnement”
Date : 10-12 juin 2026 Lieu : Maison méditerranéenne des sciences de l’homme, Aix-en-Provence Date limite pour envoyer un résumé : 15 décembre 2026 Institutionnalisées toutes deux au début des années ...
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October 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
[AAC] Le prochain colloque du RUCHE aura pour thème "Genre et environnement" et se déroulera à Aix-en-Provence du 10 au 12 juin 2026.
N'hésitez pas à proposer une communication et à partager l'appel à communication !
ajch.hypotheses.org/8251
N'hésitez pas à proposer une communication et à partager l'appel à communication !
ajch.hypotheses.org/8251
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Hâte de prendre part au colloque Streetstories | Histoires de rue (7–8 nov.), où j’aurai le plaisir de donner la conférence d’honneur. Un bel événement sur la ville, ses usages et ses imaginaires.
October 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Hâte de prendre part au colloque Streetstories | Histoires de rue (7–8 nov.), où j’aurai le plaisir de donner la conférence d’honneur. Un bel événement sur la ville, ses usages et ses imaginaires.
📰 New DePOT blog!
Joseph Coates and Emiliano Aguilar discuss the memory of ACME steel workers following its departure from the Calumet region.
Joseph Coates and Emiliano Aguilar discuss the memory of ACME steel workers following its departure from the Calumet region.
Deindustrialization and the Calument Region – Deindustrialization
Steelworkers walking through ACME Steel gatehouse, circa 1957. Photo courtesy of Tony Arduino.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
📰 New DePOT blog!
Joseph Coates and Emiliano Aguilar discuss the memory of ACME steel workers following its departure from the Calumet region.
Joseph Coates and Emiliano Aguilar discuss the memory of ACME steel workers following its departure from the Calumet region.
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Wonderful to see the fabulous Scottish Oral History Centre (and Arthur McIvor) featured this way!
Great write up from @charlielynch.bsky.social in The National yesterday covering the upcoming 30th Anniversary of the Scottish Oral History Centre. My brilliant advisor and Director of the Centre @ymcfadden.bsky.social front and centre alongside the bona fide legend and founder Arthur McIvor!
October 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Wonderful to see the fabulous Scottish Oral History Centre (and Arthur McIvor) featured this way!
In our October blog, Amber Ward reviews Netflix’s Toxic Town, a depiction of women’s response to the continued exploitation of residents in a deindustrialized English town.
Social Reproduction and Scandal in Netflix’s Toxic Town – Deindustrialization
Jodie Whittaker as Susan and Aimee Lou Wood as Tracey in Toxic Town. Photograph: Ben Blackall/Netflix via The Guardian
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October 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
In our October blog, Amber Ward reviews Netflix’s Toxic Town, a depiction of women’s response to the continued exploitation of residents in a deindustrialized English town.
Call for papers!
The Hans-Böckler-Stiftung and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung are hosting a conference titled "Trade Unions, the Far Right, and the Battle for the Working Class. Perspectives from Europe and North America since 1945". Submissions may be sent in English or German before October 22nd
The Hans-Böckler-Stiftung and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung are hosting a conference titled "Trade Unions, the Far Right, and the Battle for the Working Class. Perspectives from Europe and North America since 1945". Submissions may be sent in English or German before October 22nd
Call for Papers: Unions and the far right...
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October 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Call for papers!
The Hans-Böckler-Stiftung and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung are hosting a conference titled "Trade Unions, the Far Right, and the Battle for the Working Class. Perspectives from Europe and North America since 1945". Submissions may be sent in English or German before October 22nd
The Hans-Böckler-Stiftung and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung are hosting a conference titled "Trade Unions, the Far Right, and the Battle for the Working Class. Perspectives from Europe and North America since 1945". Submissions may be sent in English or German before October 22nd
🚨 For folks in the Toronto area looking for something to do this Sunday 🚨
Hot Docs and DePOT partner UNIFOR are hosting a free 40th anniversary screening of "Final Offer" with a discussion on Canadian Sovereignty in the Time of Trade Wars - get your tickets in advance!
Hot Docs and DePOT partner UNIFOR are hosting a free 40th anniversary screening of "Final Offer" with a discussion on Canadian Sovereignty in the Time of Trade Wars - get your tickets in advance!
Ticket | Hot Docs
Watch the world’s best documentaries at the annual Hot Docs Festival each spring, and year-round at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema.
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October 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🚨 For folks in the Toronto area looking for something to do this Sunday 🚨
Hot Docs and DePOT partner UNIFOR are hosting a free 40th anniversary screening of "Final Offer" with a discussion on Canadian Sovereignty in the Time of Trade Wars - get your tickets in advance!
Hot Docs and DePOT partner UNIFOR are hosting a free 40th anniversary screening of "Final Offer" with a discussion on Canadian Sovereignty in the Time of Trade Wars - get your tickets in advance!
us pulling up to the Lachlan MacKinnon my bloody valentine deindustrialization lecture
October 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
us pulling up to the Lachlan MacKinnon my bloody valentine deindustrialization lecture
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Appel à communications pour une journée d'études que je co-organise : Les administrations du travail et les restructurations industrielles des années 1970 aux années 1990
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Appel à communication : Les administrations du travail et les restructurations industrielles des années 1970 aux années 1990
Appel à communications Les administrations du travail et les restructurations industrielles des années 1970 aux années 1990 CHATEPF À partir des années 1970, les logiques de modernisation induisan...
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September 21, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Appel à communications pour une journée d'études que je co-organise : Les administrations du travail et les restructurations industrielles des années 1970 aux années 1990
afhmt.hypotheses.org/5868
afhmt.hypotheses.org/5868
DéPOT's own @stevenhigh.bsky.social will be offering the keynote at COHDS' AGA marking the centre's 20th anniversary on Oct 3! Register for the hybrid event here: storytelling.concordia.ca/event/aga2025/
Annual General Assembly – Assemblée générale annuelle – COHDS
This event will happen in-person and online
storytelling.concordia.ca
September 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
DéPOT's own @stevenhigh.bsky.social will be offering the keynote at COHDS' AGA marking the centre's 20th anniversary on Oct 3! Register for the hybrid event here: storytelling.concordia.ca/event/aga2025/
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It is a very good idea to hold this debate and examine this serious criticism!
September 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
It is a very good idea to hold this debate and examine this serious criticism!
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This Friday! I'll be participating in what promises to be a lively debate on @ruhr-uni-bochum.de Stefan Berger's controversial intervention into the field of deindustrialization studies.
Next Friday!
Join us for our first roundtable of the fall where we will discuss Stefan Berger's new paper arguing that Deindustrialization Studies have been too one-sided in their discussion of the effects of deindustrialization on workers
Join us for our first roundtable of the fall where we will discuss Stefan Berger's new paper arguing that Deindustrialization Studies have been too one-sided in their discussion of the effects of deindustrialization on workers
Roundtable: Is the Field of Deindustrialization Studies too One-Sided?
Join us to discuss Stefan Berger's article questioning the scope of deindustrialization studies
www.eventbrite.ca
September 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This Friday! I'll be participating in what promises to be a lively debate on @ruhr-uni-bochum.de Stefan Berger's controversial intervention into the field of deindustrialization studies.
This week!
Don't forget to sign up if you'd like to join our roundtable
Don't forget to sign up if you'd like to join our roundtable
Next Friday!
Join us for our first roundtable of the fall where we will discuss Stefan Berger's new paper arguing that Deindustrialization Studies have been too one-sided in their discussion of the effects of deindustrialization on workers
Join us for our first roundtable of the fall where we will discuss Stefan Berger's new paper arguing that Deindustrialization Studies have been too one-sided in their discussion of the effects of deindustrialization on workers
Roundtable: Is the Field of Deindustrialization Studies too One-Sided?
Join us to discuss Stefan Berger's article questioning the scope of deindustrialization studies
www.eventbrite.ca
September 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This week!
Don't forget to sign up if you'd like to join our roundtable
Don't forget to sign up if you'd like to join our roundtable