Governor General’s History Award 2026 Recipients

They are teachers, volunteers, authors, broadcasters and museum professionals from across Canada who share a vision and passion for history — and for making a difference in their communities.

Canada’s History Society is honoured to announce the recipients of the 2026 Governor General’s History Awards — the country’s most prestigious history prize.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

Excellence in Community Programming

Presented by Canada’s History

• Echoes of Identity: Tracking Filipino Cultural Landscapes in Edmonton
  Philippine Arts Council Alberta
  Edmonton, Alberta
• La marche du souvenir
  L’Acadie de Chezzetcook
  West Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia

Excellence in Museums: History Alive!

Presented by the Canadian Museums Association with the support of Ecclesiastical Insurance 

• Parallax(e): Perspectives on the Canada–U.S. Border
  The Reach Gallery Museum
  Abbotsford, British Columbia

Scholarly Research

Presented by the Canadian Historical Association 

• The Jesuit “Relations”: A Biography
  Micah True
  Edmonton, Alberta
• Marie-Claire Daveluy : une femme à la table des historiens (1880-1968)
  Louise Bienvenue
  Sherbrooke, Quebec

Excellence in Teaching

Presented by Canada’s History

• Martin Baron
  Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue
  Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
• Swapna Bhagat Luthra
  McKenzie Towne School
  Calgary, Alberta
• Francis Chabot & Manon Kirouac
  École des Pionniers
  Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec
• Jonathan Grant
  Northumberland Regional High School
  Westville, Nova Scotia
• Jordan Lynnes
  Regina Christian School
  Regina, Saskatchewan
• Sarah McLeod
  Glenlyon Norfolk Junior School
  Victoria, British Columbia

Popular Media: The Pierre Berton Award

Presented by Canada’s History

• Catherine Ferland
  Quebec, Quebec