Efforts to add women to history curricula in Canada began in the 1960s and 1970s with the publication of new historical narratives by women historians. Their work was a springboard for change to history curriculum across Canada for the next 50 years.
Fiction Feature: Lynn Johnston is one of the world’s best-known cartoonists. This story is based on facts, but it’s a fictional version of how we imagine Canada’s most famous comic strip might have got its start.
From the archives: A photo essay from 1943 follows the story of Isaiah Clark, a Cree trapper, as he prepares to head into the wilderness in search of valuable furs.
Anne Marguet has a master's degree in history, with a specialization in the history of migrations in the 20th century. She was a high school history teacher, first in France and then in Quebec, for 20 years. She has held the position of education coordinator at the Montreal Holocaust Museum since 2019.
Modern Canada requires an inclusive approach to history.
Our young people are asking for it, and the Truth and
Reconciliation Commission has recommended it. We agree.
Barbara Brockmann sees Canadian history as a critical cornerstone that helps her inner–city, multicultural grade 8 students find a ‘place’ in their country. She integrates Canadian History with Language Arts and Drama.
