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Capital of Canada: Why Ottawa?
Do you know about Canada's quest for the perfect capital? Not known to many, the official capital location moved 6 times before landing permanently …
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Birth of a Nation: The Battle of Vimy Ridge [Classroom Resources]
The battle of Vimy Ridge was a monumental moment in Canadian history and in the outcome of the First World War. This battle allowed the Allies to …
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Who is Louis Riel?
Louis Riel is known by a multitude of titles; a founder of the province of Manitoba, a Métis leader, being instrumental in Manitoba joining …
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1885 North-West Resistance [Classroom Resources]
The 1885 North-West Resistance/Rebellion was an insurgency by the Métis Peoples against the Canadian government. This 5-month, violent resistance …
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Red River Resistance [Teacher Resources]
The Red River Resistance/Rebellion took place from 1869-1870, in the Red River Colony. It was an uprising which started after the sale of Rupert’s …
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Remembrance in Canada [Classroom Resources]
Remembrance Day is a federal statutory holiday in Canada, celebrated annually on November 11th. Originally called Armistice Day, it marks the end of …
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Canadian Thanksgiving 101 [Classroom Resources]
Happy Thanksgiving! When you think of Thanksgiving, what comes to mind? Perhaps family and friends, a big dinner party with turkey, maybe even the …
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Truth and Reconciliation Day [Classroom Resources for Orange Shirt Day]
Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools. It is an opportunity to …
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History of New France Classroom Resources [Classroom resources]
Use these classroom resources to supplement your New France lessons by teaching Canadian history through videos, podcasts, articles, and activities. …
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Canadian World War II [Classroom Resources]
Supplement your Grade 10 history lessons with these Canadian World War II classroom resources. From videos that explore the origins of World War II, …
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