Blackboard Battlefield is run by Laura Fraser, a 20-something educator and public historian based in Toronto, Canada. A graduate of Queen’s University (History) and the University of Ottawa (Education), and an accredited educator with the Ontario College of Teachers, Laura has worked in classrooms and with historical organizations like The Historica-Dominion Institute and Heritage Toronto. Her field of interest is Canadian history, particularly Canadian military history, memory and commemoration. She is co-author of The 175 Best Camp Games: A Handbook for Leaders (Boston Mills Press, 2009) and contributor with THEN/HiER’s Teaching the Past: A Blog About Teaching History in Canada. She currently works as an occasional teacher, education and heritage consultant, and researcher with a variety of Canadian organizations.
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I love this and look forward to checking in regularly for new posts!
Hi, I am working on the first television documentary made specifically for the War of 1812 bicentennial–THE WAR OF 1812 was made by WNED Buffalo (PBS). I think you would find it very interesting–can I send you the press release.
Thanks,
David
Toronto