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PBS's two-hour documentary, The War of 1812, uses stunning re-enactments, evocative animation, and the incisive commentary of key experts to reveal little-known sides of an important war.

The history of Afro-Indigenous peoples is largely underrepresented in classrooms and curricula due to the group’s intersectionality. Afro-Indigenous peoples have a unique history in Canada — and more broadly across Turtle Island — that deserves to be integrated into the narrative of Canadian history and Canadian identity. The following lesson is designed to better highlight the history of this marginalized group.

In this lesson, students will analyze primary sources relating to policies that affected Chinese immigration to Canada and the lives of Canadians of Chinese descent.

In this lesson, students will explore the history of Chinatown and its importance to Chinese immigrants and Canadians of Chinese ancestry.

In this lesson, students will conduct their own research into the Dust Bowl.

Students will consider the ethical questions of war and how the events of the Cold War continue to influence foreign policy and Canadians today.

Michel Ducharme received the 2011 Macdonald Prize for his book Le concept de liberté au Canada a l’époque des Révolutions atlantiques (1776-1838).

Mr.McKenna has consistently demonstrated his exceptional ability to tackle the challenges of communicating history through a modern media with originality, determination, and a deep respect for those whose stories he tells.

Jackie Underhill’s teaching calls for high levels of critical thinking and appeals to a variety of intelligences.

The Second World War led to fundamental changes to Canada, ushering in a new country forged by a generation’s service and sacrifice.