August-September 2025

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Maritime Massacre

Nursing sisters and Canada’s deadliest naval disaster of the First World War. by Dianne Dodd

The Pope and the Potlach

Century-old First Nations regalia lies in the vaults of the Vatican. Some say it’s time to bring it home. by Kate Jaimet

The Reel Story

When it comes to the Hollywood movie industry, Canada has always been in the picture. by Christopher Guly

Class Dismissed

One-room schoolhouses stand as testaments to the early days of public education. by Robert Gordon Currie

On the Cover

Used with permission from the Vatican Museums, this photograph is of a Potlatch mask that depicts an entity that sheds light, such as the sun or a star.

Departments

EDITOR’s Note

Connecting the circle.

The Packet

On the border. Sweet memories. Women’s place.

Currents

Safer shores: 50 years ago, Vietnamese refugees began arriving in Canada. Making connections: Grassroots efforts to save covered bridges. Access granted: Calgary’s Glenbow Museum reimagined. Made in Canada: Canola oil. Artful dodging: Why a nearly 400-year-old stolen painting spent time in Toronto.

Trading Post

Moving the needle: The short life of the hand-cranked sewing machine.

Destinations

This National Heritage Site has beauty in spades.

Books

Prairie pastor. First Parliament. Tips for teachers. Cowboy dynasty. Archeological explorations. Memorable Métis. Read them all

History Matters

Impact report: Supporters’ contributions in 2024 helped Canada’s National History Society enrich, enliven and enlarge the conversation about Canada’s past.

Album

Driving pioneer.

August-September 2025