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One of the first officers of the newly formed North-West Mounted Police, Francis Dickens, son of novelist Charles Dickens, was noted for his famous parentage, if not much else.

Book Review: David Bercuson captures his theme well in the latest edition of his old standby Maple Leaf Against the Axis, now revised, updated, and re-released as Our Finest Hour. Bercuson has rewritten some sections, believing he had been too harsh in his judgment in earlier versions of the original.

Archivist Maureen Nevins and Canada’s History editor-in-chief Mark Reid listen to two recordings that both feature displays of virtuosic talent on two very different stringed instruments: the banjo and the violin.

Teachable moments, award-winning stories, reaching readers, valued voices and a Canada Day giveaway.

Book Review: Following the Good River is a meander through a collection of stories, time periods, events, and voices. The best parts are told in Paul’s own, natural storytelling voice.

These ten women of Canadian history were featured at the History Makers Dinner at the Canadian Museum of History on October 16th, 2015.

Abbé Noël-Joseph Ritchot gave legitimacy to the cause of Louis Riel and the militant Red River Métis, and he was central to Manitoba joining Confederation.