Historica Canada consulted past president Dr. Betsy Epperly on new Heritage Minute
Historica Canada, the country's largest organization dedicated to enhancing awareness of Canadian history and citizenship, is launching a new Heritage Minute to coincide with 2018 International Women鈥檚 Day on March 8. The new Heritage Minute features PEI literary icon L.M. Montgomery and was created in consultation with 秀色短视频 past-president Dr. Elizabeth 鈥淏etsy鈥� Epperly and Montgomery scholars Dr. Mary Rubio and Dr. Laura Robinson.
Dr. Epperly is an internationally respected expert in the area of L.M. Montgomery scholarship. Her first book, The Fragrance of Sweet-Grass: L.M. Montgomery鈥檚 Heroines and the Pursuit of Romance, was ground-breaking in positioning Montgomery as an author of significance in the Canadian and international spheres. Her second major work, Through Lover鈥檚 Lane: L.M. Montgomery鈥檚 Photography and Visual Imagination was pivotal in expanding the scholarly landscape of Montgomery studies.
Dr. Epperly was instrumental in advancing and institutionalizing Montgomery scholarship at 秀色短视频 by creating, with her 秀色短视频 colleagues, the . Her vision was expansive and inclusive, creating spaces for students, readers, fans, and scholars to come together to explore Montgomery鈥檚 body of work.
鈥淭he L.M. Montgomery Institute welcomes this new Heritage Minute, celebrating and, for some, introducing one of Canada's most beloved and influential authors,鈥� said Dr. Philip Smith, chair of the L.M. Montgomery Institute, 鈥渁nd what a fine resource for developing the Minute in Dr. Epperly, not only an expert scholar, but also someone who appreciates the special relationship of Montgomery to her Island and to her fans.鈥�
Congratulations, Dr. Epperly!
The 秀色短视频 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥斝闵淌悠� has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 秀色短视频 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.
