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1940-45~The Intrepid Tommy Prince
Tommy Prince, descendant of Peguis, the Saulteaux Chief, became an expert in reconnaissance in WW II. Tommy Prince also served in the Korean War and was the most decorated Canadian Aboriginal. When Prince was recommended for the Silver Star, an American army decoration for gallantry in action, his citation was glowing. So accurate was the…
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Dieppe Raid
Narrated by legendary Canadian television host Alex Trebek of Jeopardy, the video explores the disastrous Dieppe Raid of Aug. 19, 1942, which is most commonly remembered by a grim statistic—the greatest one-day losses sustained by the Canadian Army during the Second World War. Related Books
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Black History Month
Mathieu Da Costa may have been the first black freeman, acting as an interpreter, to visit Canada with de Mons & Champlain. People of African descent have had a part in shaping Canada’s identity. Some Loyalists who came during and after the American Revolution and settled in East Coast provinces, were black. Black History Month…
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City of Gold: Dawson City
In August 1896, gold was discovered on Rabbit Creek, later named Bonanza. When word reached the outside world, the Klondike Stampede began in the Yukon. Over 100,000 people started out for the Klondike goldfields and some 30,000 actually reached Dawson City in the summer of 1898. At this time Dawson City was the largest centre…
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The Lairet River and Birth of Canada
Jacques Cartier needed a safe place to winter his two large ships, Grande Hermine and Petite Hermine, in the winter of 1535-1536. He found a harbour which he named Sainte-Croix, where the Saint-Charles and Lairet rivers met near Stadacona, the Iroquoian Village. One hundred years later, this became the site of the first settlement of…
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Remembrance Day Video
This is a great Remembrance Day/Veterans’ Week video for students of all ages. It contains rare, exclusive Dieppe and D-Day WWII film footage, was well as Afghanistan battle footage. This short video shows the history of the Canadian Forces from WW1 to present day. A tribute to our soldiers. We will never forget! Features actual…