Call for Papers

Canadian Society of Medievalists Annual Conference

St Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia

26-28 May 2026

Due by 15 January 2026

The Canadian Society of Medievalists will hold its Annual Conference 26-28 May 2026 at St Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

The CSM welcomes proposals that concern any topic within Medieval Studies broadly defined, in one of the following formats:

Individual papers (no more than 20 minutes in length)
1. Sessions (three papers plus question period over 90 minutes)
2. Roundtables, Workshops, or other alternative forms, no more than 90 minutes
Individual paper proposals will include:
A title and abstract of about 250 words
1. A one-page CV
Proposals for complete sessions, workshops, or roundtables will include
Session title, a brief rationale for the session, indication of format, and (if determined) name of session chair
1. As applicable, depending on the format: titles and 250-word abstracts of papers; one-page CVs of presenters

Don't forget the Calls for Submissions for EDID Sessions

You Are On Native Land: Understanding Medieval Studies in Turtle Island
Queer World-Making
Medieval Engagements with Disability
Understanding Medieval Race-Making

Link to submit your proposals

Deadline for submission 15 January 2026

Address any questions to CSM President Shannon McSheffrey (shannon.mcsheffrey@concordia.ca).

**NB: Scholars need not be members to submit proposals, but must be members in good standing to participate in the Annual Meeting and are expected to pay their 2025-26 annual membership fees to CSM / SCM by 15 April 2026.

For more information, visit https://www.canadianmedievalists.org/Annual