CONFERENCE 2025
Roots and Resonance: Explorations in Italian Canadian Oral Histories and Cultural Heritage
Hosted by The School of Languages and Literatures at the University of Guelph

Vulcania (MS) (1926-1965), DI2013.603.1, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
The University of Guelph is proud to host the Fifth Annual Conference on Italian Canadian Studies, bringing together scholars, students, and community members to explore the rich histories, cultural contributions, and lived experiences of Italian migration and heritage.
This event will take place on November 28, 2024 at 7:00pm EST on MS Teams.
Evening Program Highlights
- Welcome & Land Acknowledgment (7:00–7:10 pm)
- Panel Presentations featuring 21 speakers from University of Guelph and Brock University across 6 panels, each sharing unique perspectives on migration, identity, and community.
- Break (8:16–8:31 pm)
- Closing Remarks (9:50 pm)
Moderated by Dr. Teresa Russo, School of Languages and Literatures, University of Guelph with support from Phillip Vieira, Ava Aleixo, and Darian Charron
Meeting Link: Microsoft Teams, Join the meeting
Meeting ID: 298 201 428 059 55 and Passcode: sW7mt3yV
