Neil Orford Speaking

Neil Orford is a speaker, historian, and public storyteller whose work connects history to place, learning, and public life.

Through CanHist, Neil has developed tours, learning programs, public conversations, and national initiatives that make history more engaging, meaningful, and accessible to a wide range of audiences.

Whether speaking to schools, community groups, museums, heritage organizations, conferences, or public audiences, Neil brings together storytelling, interpretation, and reflection in ways that help people connect the past to the present.

Speaking engagements may include:

• schools and classrooms 
• museums and heritage organizations 
• conferences and workshops 
• community groups and public events 
• education and professional development sessions 
• special project and partner events 

Neil’s talks can be adapted to suit different audiences, settings, and themes.

As the founder of CanHist.ca, Neil Orford has built a body of work focused on making history feel immediate, relevant, and alive.

His work brings together education, storytelling, interpretation, and public engagement through tours, projects, learning initiatives, and collaborative partnerships. Through OOTW25, Neil is also helping connect Canada’s history in space to a new generation of learners and explorers.

To inquire about speaking opportunities, presentations, or event participation, please get in touch.

Neil is available for selected engagements connected to history, education, storytelling, community conversations, and special projects.