BNA Act ~ Words That Shaped Canada
Confederation? Constitution? How does it all work together? Trace the story of how Canada and its Parliament began.
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St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day, the holiday commemorating Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, has long been a part of Canadian history. Enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day themed crafts and activities below!
Becoming A Mountie
Did you know that Canada’s national police force, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) dates back to the time of Confederation? Prime Minister John A. Macdonald created the original force (the North-West Mounted Police) to round up horse thieves and whiskey smugglers on the Prairies. Since 1886 recruits have completed basic training at the Depot…
The Hockey Sweater Story
The video below is an animated version of a short story by Roch Carrier, who narrates this tale based on his boyhood experiences in rural Quebec. Imagine a young boy’s chagrin when his only Montreal Canadiens hockey sweater wears out and ‘Mr. Eaton’ sends him a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater by mistake!
Canada Day Activities
Need some suggestions for engaging your children this Canada Day? We’ve compiled a list of themed crafts, activities, and snacks to keep your students having fun this Canada Day! Check them out below. Related Books
Lesson 3: History Through Art
The painting titled “Pocahontas” was commissioned in 1870. How can we think critically about this painting to determine if is an accurate depiction or another example of a false narrator? Mr. McMurtry looks at the history that is known about the time of the story portrayed in the painting, and clues to discover more about…
David Thompson ~ The Greatest Land Geographer Who Ever Lived
David Thompson has been described as the greatest land geographer who ever lived. His achievements as an explorer and surveyor have earned him the reputation as one of the best pioneering geographers in Canadian history. During his career, he mapped almost half of North America between the St. Lawrence and the Great Lakes all the…