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On September 26th, 2025, professors Leith Davis and Kevin James (University of Guelph) launched their books, and their research assistants gave talks about "The Lyon in Mourning" project. These presentations were followed by musical performances and hands-on workshops.

Please view the agenda along with a recording of the presentation.

Agenda

Opening Remarks:

• Leith Davis, Professor of English and Director of the Research Centre for Scottish Studies at SFU
• Gohar Ashoughian, Dean of Libraries and University Librarian at SFU
• Steeve Mongrain, Associate Dean, Research and International, SFU's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Introduction to "The Lyon in Mourning" Digital Humanities Project and Jacobitism and Cultural Memory, 1699-1830:

• Leith Davis

Introduction to Shaping Jacobitism, 1688 to Present: Memory, Culture, Networks:

• Kevin James, Scottish Studies Foundation Chair & Professor of History, University of Guelph 

Online Tour of "The Lyon in Mourning" Project:

• Joey Takeda 

"The Lyon in Mourning" Research Assistants: Lightning Talks:

• Kaitlyn MacInnis: "Nameless People of 'The Lyon in Mourning' [about 'a boy']"
• Shauna Irani: "Unsung Jacobite: The Loyal Ned Burke and 'The Lyon in Mourning'"
• Julianna Wagar: "2000 Oysters and 35 Dozen 'Egges': James Gib's Meticulous Listmaking"
• Abigail Streifel: "Forbes on Tour: The'Seasonable Visit' of 1769"

The presentation was followed by musical performances.

• Juliana Wagar singing "The Skye Boat Song"
• Michael Burnyeat playing the fiddle and Michael Viens playing the guitar

Please enjoy these two video clips.

The final portion of the event involved two workshops:

• Quill Pen Writing
• Transcribing an 18th-century Jacobite manuscript

Enjoy the photos of these workshops and more from the event.