Milestones in Canada MIC on November 27, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary

CALL FOR PAPERS

Eötvös Loránd University, Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary and Pázmány Péter Catholic University are pleased to announce a conference on “Milestones in Canada” to be held in Budapest, Hungary, on November 26-27, 2026.

Canada’s history, culture, and identity have been shaped by pivotal moments that continue to influence its social, political, and economic landscape. From Confederation to contemporary debates on reconciliation, multiculturalism, and sustainability, these milestones offer rich opportunities for scholarly reflection. This conference seeks to explore how key events, policies, and cultural developments have defined Canada’s trajectory and how they resonate in today’s global context. By examining these turning points, we aim to foster interdisciplinary dialogue that deepens our understanding of Canada’s past, present, and future.

The Conference Organizing Committee invites papers that address, but are not limited to, the following themes:

• Historical Milestones

Confederation, constitutional reforms, major treaties, and nation-building processes

Defining moments in history

Past, present and future transformations

Evolving contexts and contemporary realities

• Artistic and Cultural Milestones

Canadian literature and its international reception

Francophone and Anglophone traditions

Visual arts, film, and media representations

Literature, visual arts, music, and media shaping Canadian identity

Canada’s international cultural influence

The impact of turning points on culture

Defining moments in culture

• Political and Social Milestones

Federalism, bilingualism, constitutional developments, and governance

Multiculturalism and diversity policies

Canada in the global context - foreign policy, peacekeeping

Canada in transatlantic dialogues

Indigenous rights

The impact of turning points on society

• Economic and Environmental Milestones

Trade agreements and economic transformations

Resource development

Climate change and sustainability initiatives

Indigenous ecological knowledge and environmental stewardship

• Educational and Academic Milestones

The evolution of Canadian Studies programs worldwide

Pedagogical innovations and digital learning in Canadian Studies

Comparative education: Canada and Central Europe

Interdisciplinary and Future-Oriented Perspectives: Canadian examples

Canadian Studies as a bridge between disciplines

Emerging research directions and challenges in Canadian Studies

• Commemorations and Memory

How anniversaries and public history shape collective identity

The intended program will feature two keynote lectures, multiple thematic sessions and a teacher training event.

Presentations should be 20 minutes long. BA and MA students will have their separate sessions with the opportunity to deliver 10-minute papers. Following the presentations, each panel will feature a Q&A session.

Abstracts of papers (maximum 250 words) and a one-paragraph CV (maximum 100 words) for those planning to deliver papers should be submitted by e-mail to the organizers at [email protected] and [email protected] by February 15, 2026. Participants will be notified of the acceptance of their paper proposals by February 28, 2026.

Conference participation is free but delivering a paper is subject to the approval of one’s abstract. A selection of essays will be published in a volume devoted to the theme of the conference.

Conference Organizing Committee:

Dr. habil. János Kenyeres (Eötvös Loránd University)

Dr. Judit Nagy (Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary)

Dr. Mária Palla (Pázmány Péter Catholic University)