2017 Honorary Life Award

Dale Miquelon excelled as teacher, researcher, writer and administrator. He became a full professor in 1979, served as an Associate Dean of Arts and Science from 1984 to 1989 and as History Department head from 1990 to 1995.

His three books have become standard sources for historians of Early Canada and early modern France. He is also the author of many articles. He created the first Canadian history course at the U of S designed for Indigenous students. Unusually for a Canadian historian, he brought an understanding of European history to bear on his Canadian studies.

Since retirement Dale has remained active professionally and has devoted significant effort to the improvement of the USRA internally and externally as a member of its executive since 2007, as vice president (2010-11), president (2011-13) and continuing as past president until recently.