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Black and white diagrams of a long ship. The bottom of the diagram reads "Habbakuk."

Made in Canada — The Habbakuk

During the Second World War, a scientist in Britain had the idea of building huge ships out of ice and sawdust. Watch now
Black and white photo of tanks rolling through a downtown street.

If Day

A simulated invasion in Winnipeg during the Second World War gave Canadians a first-hand look at what things could be like if Canada was invaded. Read more
Black and white photo of a man carrying another man on his back.

The War to End All War

It has been more than a century since the end of the First World War. The conflict continues to affect us — even if we don’t fully realize it. Delve into our collection of articles, audio, images and video about the Great War from the past ten years. Read more
Sepia tone portrait of a woman with a baseball cap on.

Mills of the Gods

In 1965, a Canadian woman’s groundbreaking documentary was among the first to reveal the horrifying reality of the Vietnam War. Watch now
Many men are lined up wearing red military uniforms to participate in a re-enactment.

War of 1812 Video Field Guide

From the Battle of Queenston Heights to the burning of Washington to the little-known role of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, this 12-part series of videos hosted by Tim Compeau brings to life the major events of the conflict. Watch now
Illustration of a man in a pilot's uniform speaking to three cadets in front of a plane.

Flying and Spying

Chinese-Canadian Kam Len “Doug” Sam serves in the air force in the Second World War. Shot down in France, he gathers critical information as a spy for the Allies. Watch now
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Canada’s History Archive featuring The Beaver

Please note: Some items featured in our newsletters and social media will include links to the Canada’s History Archive. The Beaver magazine was founded, and for decades was published, during eras shaped by colonialism. Concepts such as racial, cultural, or gender equality were rarely, if ever, considered by the magazine or its contributors. In earlier issues, readers will find comments and terms now considered derogatory. Canada’s History Society cautions readers to explore the archive using historical thinking concepts — not only analyzing the content but asking questions of who shaped the content and why.
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Introducing…History Bits!

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HISTORY BITS: Flying and Spying

Introducing…History Bits! Watch as some of the most memorable comic-style stories from past issues of Kayak: Canada’s History Magazine for Kids are brought to life. In “Flying and Spying,” experience the story of Chinese-Canadian Second World War hero Kam Len Douglas Sam of Victoria, B.C. — a tale originally featured in Kayak‘s “Canada and the Second World War” issue.

Be sure to check out the first episode of this exciting new video series — plus more great resources to commemorate Remembrance Day in your classroom.

Flying and Spying: The Life of Kam Len Douglas Sam

In this lesson, students will explore the life of Kam Len Douglas Sam and discover why he was the most decorated and highest-ranked Chinese Canadian in history. Learn more

The Great War Video Series

In this video series, see how key Canadian battles — including the Battle of Ypres, the Battle of the Somme, and the Battle of Passchendaele — led to the armistice in 1918. Learn more

D-Day Memories

These interview excerpts detail first-hand accounts from those who were on the front lines on D-Day. Learn more

War of 1812 — A Video Field Guide

The first episode of this video series covers the Battle of Queenston Heights — a British victory that will forever be known as the battle where Sir Isaac Brock was killed. Learn more

Putting it into Perspective: First Nations Soldiers in the First World War

Students draw links between the Treaty relationship and First Nations’ wartime involvement with a focus on the experiences of soldier Francis Pegahmagabow in this lesson. Learn more

Remembrance Day Word Search

Use this Remembrance Day word search to familiarize your students with key terms from the First World War. Learn more
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Digital Education from The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum

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The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum offers Digital Education. Ontario curriculum-based, the program covers a wide range of subjects, Gr 7 to Gr 12. These learning resources including lesson plans are accessible upon request via Google Drive; an optional synchronous component is available.

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The Yukon Field Force (1898–1900)

Learn about the four-month long journey to reach the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush. Explore the methods of transportation used to get them to their destination and links to science and geography curriculums.

Letters, Telegrams & Trenches
Primary Sources and WWI

Explore a variety of primary source documents related to the First World War while learning how to read and interpret them. Inspire your students to analyze documents and develop critical thinking skills.

Royal Canadians at War
The RCR and WWII

Learn about the experience of The Royal Canadian Regiment during the Second World War, including recruiting, training time in Britain, the Italian Campaign and the liberation of northwestern Europe in 1945.
Check our website and contact the Public Programmer to book one of these programs or to find out more.

Online Guided Tours can also be arranged and tailored to your classroom needs. More educational activities can be accessed through the museum website.

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Famous (and not so famous) furry and feathered friends of our past.
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A Tale of Two War Animals

On a farm in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia are the graves of two animals who held a special place in the heart of a Canadian officer who served in the First World War. Read more
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Canada’s History Archive featuring The Beaver

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Feminists on the Homefront | Brushes with Climate Change

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Weekly Ritual | Basketball’s Best | Quilt
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Black and white photo of two women in a munitions factory.

Feminists on the Homefront

Post-war women went to work. They won the vote. Then the movement stalled. Read more
Photo of a quilt from a museum collection.

Quilt

This quilt was handmade for a historian working for the Hudson’s Bay Company. Read more
Members of an arts project pose behind a black and white photo of the same location.

Brushes with Climate Change

Rockies Repeat project explores the intersection between conservation, art, history, and culture. Read more
A photo of a pavilion from Expo 67.

Montreal’s Designing Women

In the 1960s, Montreal was a Modern architectural showcase. From Place Ville Marie to Place Bonaventure to Expo 67, the city reverberated with the construction of new and remarkable buildings. Read more
Illustration of a girl playing basketball.

Basketball’s Best

It started with a high school girls’ basketball team in Edmonton, and ended with one of the best winning records ever. Read more
A 1934 advertisement for laundry soap.

Washday: The Weekly Ritual

For generations, society has historically expected women to not only do the laundry — but to do it well. Read more
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Canada’s History Archive featuring The Beaver

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