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Building Johnny Pov’s Kayak

Archival photos from the 1950s show how an Inuit community came together using skill and sealskins to build a traditional watercraft.

Beer Bottle

The first French-Canadian beer maker dubbed itself the “Brewery of the People.”

Chatham Winnowing Mill

This nineteenth-century innovation made husking wheat a breeze.

2022 The Governor General's History Awards

Luisa Fracassi

Luisa Fracassi developed her project “Immigrant Voices” as an experiential learning opportunity for her diverse class of grade ten students.

Jen Maxwell

With the support of her school and colleagues, Jen Maxwell created a cross-curricular project that allowed grade twelve students in her large urban high school to earn multiple credits towards social studies, English language arts, and career education.

Carla Cooke and Tracey Salamondra

Carla Cooke and Tracey Salamondra designed a cross-curricular, community-based project for their grade eleven students to investigate the histories of their rural community.

The Governor General's History Awards

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

In the Latest Issue

Abolitionist’s Legacy Enshrined

Mary Ann Shadd Cary fonds added to Canada Memory of the World Register.

Seeing Through the Fog

Reflecting on the biases that influence our views of the past.

Canada Welcomes Chinese Refugees

Decision in 1962 to accept one hundred families ended decades of exclusion.
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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.