The History of Thanksgiving in Canada

Where did the tradition come from?

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Home on the Plains

Indigenous tipis connect land, life, and spirit.

Haida Feast Bowl

A magnificent Haida feast bowl was carved from a single piece of cedar.

Drawing the Line

Through foul weather, rugged terrain, and diplomatic disputes, four boundary commissions forged the eastern border between Canada and the United States.

2023 Governor General's History Awards

Lianne C. Leddy

Serpent River Resurgence opens with the stories of the lands and waters of Anishinaabek territory, of the great serpent, her radiant eggs, and the lessons to be learned from disturbing them in unsustainable and disrespectful ways.

Craft at Risk

Craft at Risk was an ambitious project to research, assess, and address the loss of traditional knowledge and craft in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Chantal Clabrough

The Westmount High School Memorial Project was a decade-long endeavour to research and commemorate the lives of the school’s alumni who served and died during the Second World War.
The Governor General's History Awards

Celebrating the very best in Canadian achievements in the field of history and heritage.

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Robbery on the Rails

The perpetrators of Canada’s first train holdup remain unknown to this day.

Ties of Kinship

The Treaty of Niagara is seen by some as marking the true founding of Canada.

Roots: Blinkered Blunders

Most errors in family-history research arise from impatience.

Demise of an Empress

Canadian crewmen fought for their lives when Japanese bombers attacked a Second World War troopship off the coast of Singapore.

The Right Plays

With funding from the John Bragg Award, the story of Black activist Rocky Jones is arriving onstage in Halifax.

Arrowhead Sash

Early Red River settler Jean-Baptiste Lagimodière wore this colourful accessory.
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Education

Teaching about Disability in Your Classroom

These activities and resources guide teachers on incorporating disability studies in their classrooms.

Reflecting on Historical Inquiry

This lesson will help students reflect on what they have learned throughout their inquiry project.

Preparing for Difficult Conversations

In this lesson, students will assess their knowledge of the Residential School system and the ongoing investigations related to students who died while attending Residential Schools.

Considering the Role of Media on Public Awareness of Residential Schools

This lesson encourages students to reflect on the role of the media and the impact of the “news cycle” on public awareness of current affairs.