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A look back at select moments from British Columbia’s history.

Celebrating the culture and courage of Indigenous peoples is a key step towards reconciliation. 

Where did the tradition come from?

August 22, 2011, Jack Layton lost his second battle with cancer. In last May's election, he led his party to a place in the history books by becoming the first N.D.P. Leader of the Official Opposition.

Book Review: This book is a compilation of the CBC-Massey lectures delivered in 2015, under the broad umbrella of the title History’s People, with sections headed Persuasion and the Art of Leadership, Hubris, Daring, Curiosity, and Observers. Margaret MacMillan draws effectively on several of her books to present a very varied group of historical subjects.

The MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises preserves a collection of first-hand testimonies of life in the city.

In this episode, we spoke with teachers who are using interdisciplinary approaches to help their students engage critically and creatively with history. 

Sara Karn’s presentation offers a framework of historical empathy for teaching and learning history.

Nominations for the Governor General’s History Award for Popular Media: the Pierre Berton Award are now open!