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Wilson Foundation Encourages Young Historians

A history of giving leads to student involvement in history.

Confederation or Bust

Was P.E.I. railroaded into joining Canada? 

A Deeper Depth of Field

International recognition for the groundbreaking vision of William Notman.
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Death’s Door

Victorian cemeteries and the rise of the funeral business in Canada.

Anatomically Incorrect: Bodysnatching in the 19th Century

It was a dilemma, medical students needed cadavers for dissection. But procuring cadavers was illegal. In nineteenth-century Montreal there was only one solution. And it was ghoulish. 

Haunted History

Historic locations are often crawling with ghost stories. Who are the spirits supposedly haunting these places? Illustrated by GMB Chomichuk.

2024 Governor General's History Awards

Standing in the Doorway: Lived Histories and Experiences of the Chinese Community

This collaborative, multi-faceted project commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act.

Michele Schwab

Michele Schwab wanted to create an opportunity for her students to make connections with local kêhtê-ayak (Cree for old ones) and knowledge carriers from Starblanket Cree Nation, Little Black Bear First Nation, Okanese First Nation, and Peepeekisis First Nation.

Ben Gross and Daniel Kunanec

Tasting History was an interdisciplinary project that combined Grade 11 and 12 classes in history, hospitality and tourism, and green industries to explore a broad history of European Jewry beyond the Holocaust.
The Governor General's History Awards

Celebrating the very best in Canadian achievements in the field of history and heritage.

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The Great Race

How a Canadian wheeler-dealer lured the most spectacular horse race of the century to the boondocks of southern Ontario. 
 

Nobel Pursuit

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Marking 50 years since Vietnamese refugees began arriving in Canada.

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Education

Preparing for Difficult Conversations

In this lesson, students will assess their knowledge of the Residential School system and the ongoing investigations related to students who died while attending Residential Schools.

Tracing the Tensions of the Cold War

In this lesson, students will examine the context of the Cold War and the causes that led to the conflict.

Running Towards Change

In this lesson, students will learn about Terry Fox and explore the history and development of lower limb prostheses.

It’s Not Easy Being Green

Students will learn about different types of energy sources used throughout Canada’s history, exploring the challenges, benefits, and harms associated with creating electricity.