August-September 2025

August-September 2025
Features
Maritime Massacre
Nursing sisters and Canada’s deadliest naval disaster of the First World War. by Dianne Dodd
The Pope and the Potlach
Century-old First Nations regalia lies in the vaults of the Vatican. Some say it’s time to bring it home. by Kate Jaimet
The Reel Story
When it comes to the Hollywood movie industry, Canada has always been in the picture. by Christopher Guly
Class Dismissed
One-room schoolhouses stand as testaments to the early days of public education. by Robert Gordon Currie
Departments
EDITOR’s Note
Connecting the circle.
The Packet
On the border. Sweet memories. Women’s place.
Currents
Safer shores: 50 years ago, Vietnamese refugees began arriving in Canada. Making connections: Grassroots efforts to save covered bridges. Access granted: Calgary’s Glenbow Museum reimagined. Made in Canada: Canola oil. Artful dodging: Why a nearly 400-year-old stolen painting spent time in Toronto.
Trading Post
Moving the needle: The short life of the hand-cranked sewing machine.
Destinations
This National Heritage Site has beauty in spades.
Books
Prairie pastor. First Parliament. Tips for teachers. Cowboy dynasty. Archaeological explorations. Memorable Métis. Read them all
History Matters
Impact report: Supporters’ contributions in 2024 helped Canada’s National History Society enrich, enliven and enlarge the conversation about Canada’s past.
Album
Driving pioneer.
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