As CIH celebrates its 50th anniversary, we are reflecting on five decades of humanities research, public engagement, and collaborative inquiry. This milestone underscores the importance of curiosity, imagination, and critical reflection in understanding our past, present, and future. CIH’s programs, including fellowships, community forums, and publications, continue to foster meaningful conversations that enrich Calgary’s cultural and intellectual life.
“The importance of the humanities lies in the skills they nurture: critical thinking, historical understanding, and perhaps most importantly today, the ability to imaginatively occupy perspectives other than our own. They invite us to consider the opinions of others with care and respect for their dignity and their lived realities. In this way, the humanities help us see difference not as something to be resisted or feared, but as something to be valued, allowing us to recognize what others bring into our lives and what we, in turn, might bring into theirs.”
Jim Ellis
CIH Director
Looking ahead at the next 50 years, it’s important to ensure the long-term sustainability of core CIH programming. Our goal is to grow the CIH Endowment so we can secure lasting support for our core programs and expand our reach across Calgary. Your contribution today helps build that foundation, one that will sustain humanities research and public engagement for generations to come.
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Join us in supporting the humanities and continuing the legacy of the CIH.
Donate now or contact Mounira Chehade, Associate Director of Development, at mounira.chehade@ucalgary.ca to learn more.