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Montreal Chronicles: Origins

Nicole O’Bomsawin, of the Abenaki First Nation, shares some of the history of the First Nations that have been established in the Montreal area for centuries.


The Basques: Retracing History

The regional county municipality of the Basques is located in Mi’kma’ki and Wolastokuk territory, in the heart of the Wabanaki confederation.


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Shifting Riel-ity: The 1885 North-West Rebellion

Was it a bang-up job or a bungle? A fresh look at the response to the 1885 North-West Rebellion.


The Priest Who Shaped a Province

Abbé Noël-Joseph Ritchot gave legitimacy to the cause of Louis Riel and the militant Red River Métis, and he was central to Manitoba joining Confederation.


Living the Good Life

By reviving language, celebrating culture and passing on teachings, First Nations, Métis and Inuit are healing as they reject the past. This magazine, intended for students in grades 5–12, is offered in print and digital formats in both English and French.


Indispensable Ulu

The ulu was a must-have for every woman. This one was made in the early twentieth century in the area of Port Harrison, Quebec.


Inuit Art

The sculptor Akeeaktashook is believed to be the artist of this piece entitled Inuk Fishing.


Caribou Comfort

This Iglulik Inuit-made qulittuq (man’s parka) was produced in the early twentieth-century from thick caribou skins to withstand the cold winters.


Graceful Weapon

Employed in the hunting and trapping of birds, this Inuit weapon was an elegant form of slingshot used during the early twentieth century.