CfP: Milestones in Canada, 26-27 November 2026
Milestones in Canada
a Conference Organized by
EÖTVÖS LORÁND UNIVERSITY
KÁROLI GÁSPÁR UNIVERSITY OF THE REFORMED CHURCH IN HUNGARY
and PÁZMÁNY PÉTER CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
Budapest, Hungary
November 26-27, 2026
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 deak.timea@kre.hu and karoli.canada@gmail.com 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)