Benjamin Bryce

Dr. Benjamin Bryce is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of British Columbia, where he chairs the Latin American Studies Program (2022-2027). His research bridges Migration History, Race and Ethnicity Studies, Health History, and Transnationalism, with regional expertise in Argentina, Canada, and the Americas.

• Education:
  • PhD in History, York University (2013)
  • MA in History, York University (2008)
  • BA in History and Latin American Studies, University of British Columbia (2005)

His work interrogates how cultural pluralism and exclusionary policies shaped national identities, focusing on Argentina and Canada. Current projects explore racialized immigration policies and environmental history.

His recent publications span topics such as German communities in Argentina, ethnic monuments in Argentina's centennial, and Salmon fisheries in British Columbia. These works highlight intersections between migration, environment, and state power.

Scientific Awards

• Joseph Brant Award (2023) for The Boundaries of Ethnicity
• University Excellence in Research Award (2018)
• German-Canadian Studies Doctoral Dissertation Prize (2014)

Teaching and Public History

• Advancing Community Engaged Learning Grant (2022) for Roedde House Museum
• Public History Initiative Summer Internship (2025) with Hogan’s Alley Society
• Curator of the Bridge to Argentina virtual museum
• Experiential learning courses at North Pacific Cannery and Roedde House Museum