August-September 2023

See what’s available in the August-September 2023 issue of Canada’s History.

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The Basques: Embracing Rurality

In this introduction to the documentary “The Basques : Rurality, Resistance, Resilience,” several members of the community — including Soraïda Caron, Wina Forget, and Nicolas Falicimaigne — offer their reasons for moving into a rural area.

Saving Endangered Heritage

Museums are working to preserve the heirlooms of religious congregations.

Full Steam Ahead

From the archives: ‘Steamboat Bill’ recalls his glory days of working as a sailor on the Saskatchewan River.

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.

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Alys Robi

The two lives of French Canada’s first international singing star.

Full Steam Ahead

From the archives: ‘Steamboat Bill’ recalls his glory days of working as a sailor on the Saskatchewan River.

Roots: What are the Odds?

How statistics can increase the probability of success for family history researchers.

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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.