We know how much Canadians love Heated (hockey) Rivalries! In our Winter 2025 issue, we published a list of 10 photographs that captured the great moments in Canadian hockey history. Find the full article in the comments.

Canada's History Society and its partners are proud to introduce the recipients of the 2025 Governor General’s History Awards — an annual recognition of the achievements of individuals and organizations that make the past relevant, empowering, and accessible. Full list in the comments!

Have a great idea for a local history project in Atlantic Canada? The John Bragg Award provides grants of $50,000 for community projects that share powerful stories about inspiring individuals. Deadline to submit a Letter of Intent is Friday, January 16, 2026. Find more info in the comments.

In American cities, jazz evolved a dozen different ways, but Saskatchewan audiences made it clear early on that they just wanted to dance. Listen to the playlist from our Winter 2025 feature article "Prairie Jazz." Link in the comments.

It’s Giving Tuesday — our biggest fundraising event of the year! Thanks to generous donors, all donations will be matched up to $45,000! Donate today and your donation will have twice the impact! Remember that every dollar counts! Find the donation link in the comments.🔗

Canada needs you! Donations made before the end of day tomorrow will be matched by generous donors up to an amazing $45,000. That means your donation will have double the impact! Learn more and donate through the link in the comments.

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Thanks to a generous sponsor, we are pleased to offer a fourth reprint of Black History in Canada! Sign up below to receive your FREE class sets of our very popular Kayak issue devoted to Black history. PLUS you’ll have access to free lesson plans and resources. Registration link in comments.

Do you want to engage with experts in the field of history education? Sign up now for the 2026 Virtual Historical Thinking Institute. Early bird rate until December 1st!

Rememberance Day memorials have changed fuelled by creation of online databases that document the lives and deaths of Canada’s soldiers. Christopher Moore writes in depth about how that affects who we remember and how. Read through the link in the comments.

Did you know that Canada had a role in inventing baseball? Or that the Toronto Blue Jays weren't the first Canadians to win an international championship? Read about nine such facts from Canada's baseball history through the link in the comments.

Today we mourn the loss of Dr. Tim Cook, Canada’s most celebrated military historian. Learn more about his incredible work as a writer and community leader: www.canadashistory.ca/cmsctx/pv/78...

Are you a teacher participating in the Heritage Fair program? Over four online sessions (Oct–Dec), gain practical tools to help students explore history, craft strong inquiry questions, and share their discoveries with confidence. Sessions are also presented in French. Find the link in the comments.

This Thanksgiving, consider celebrating the educators and researchers who keep our history alive. Help us reach our goal through the campaign link in the comments.

It's World Teachers' Day! Listen to our latest podcast series where we speak to the finalists of the 2025 Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Teaching about their work inside and outside the classroom. Find the podcast link in the comments.🎓

FROM THE OCT/NOV 25 ISSUE: Winnipeg-born filmmaker and artist Noam Gonick spoke with independent visual arts curator Wayne Baerwaldt about Gonick’s recent documentary, as well as his new ballet video installation. Full interview linked in the comments.

This fall we are offering a professional development series to support teachers in the Heritage Fair program. Learn strategies for guiding students through every stage of their project, from selecting topics to presenting their findings. Register by Oct. 1 for early-bird pricing! Link in comments.

FREE EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL: In advance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, explore our latest publication created in collaboration with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: Truth Before Reconciliation: Indigenous Law and Legal Orders. Download PDF through link in comments.

This is the latest manifestation of a long struggle concerning the place of religion in the public sphere in Quebec, a story largely unknown or misunderstood outside the French-speaking community. And, of course, it all started with New France. Full article linked in the comments.

ON NEWSSTANDS NOW! The Oct-Nov issue features a local initiative to preserve war veteran history, an autoworkers strike that contributed to labour movement, and the creation of the Northwest Angle + Annual Beaver supplement, which explores rediscovering Indigenous graves and where to go from here.

As Toronto International Film Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, we have compiled a list of some of the most notable Canadian contributions to the Hollywood film industry. Find the newsletter linked in the comments.

Beavers and bees might seem like an unlikely duo, but this productive pair has long been associated with big business. Full post linked in the comments 🦫

📰From the newsletter: This former-fishing-camp-turned-remarkable garden in Bas-Saint-Laurent was created by Elsie Reford, a feminist and philanthropist. She is seen pictured here in her gardens, circa 1935. Find the full newsletter linked in the comments! #WorldPhotographyDay #canadianhistory

Bloody (fantastic) beaver post about Cree artist Kent Monkman's 2011 painting "Les castors du roi" which draws on multiple references to make the beaver the subject of colonial-style hunting/war art. Full post linked in the comments 🦫

August 12 is celebrated as #WorldElephantDay. Humans have always been in awe of these wonderfully big creatures but sometimes not in the best way. Read more about the life and afterlife of Jumbo through the link in the comments🐘 #canada #canadian #canadianhistory #elephant

Some 61 nursing sisters faced Canada's deadliest naval attack during the Great War. Their deaths became fodder for Allied propaganda. Read "Maritime Massacre" and other stories from last week's newsletter through the link in the comments.

In 2021, the House of Commons unanimously designated August 1 as Emancipation Day, an occasion to reflect on the history and legacy of slavery in North America. Canada does not have a history of industrial-scale slavery but it did exist in what’s now Canada, and wasn't abolished until 19th century.

This week’s newsletter was all about the food that has brought Canadians together. Find the full newsletter linked in our comments 📄 #canada #canadianhistory #history #museum #foodstagram

Many illustrations from Canada’s colonial period survive today as woodcut prints, but Louis Nicolas’ Codex Canadensis presents a rare example of ink and watercolour drawings. Check out the full post on Instagram through the link in the comments! #canada

Here’s a newsletter full of stories about how craft and craftiness has played a role in Canadian history. From urban homesteading trends to traditional knowledge, craft has been central in bringing people together. Full newsletter is linked in the comments!📬

These 18th century hat labels caught the attention of potential customers with fanciful depictions of the new world where beavers were abundant🎩 Full Instagram post is linked in the comments.

Happy #WorldChocolateDay! Read about the (very successful) post-war children's protests to make chocolates affordable again. Full article linked in the comments.

The Summer Reading Den newsletter is out! Pick your next read from our June-July issue book reviews and our 2025 SUmemr Reading Guide! The newsletter is linked in the comments 🔗

Tomorrow is the last day to vote for your favourite project at the National Heritage Fair Showcase! Check out the fascinating work done by our young historians this year and help your favourite project win the People's Choice Prize🎖️ Find the link in the comments! #CanadaDay #CanadianHistory

New beaver post out on our Instagram! See all the flags that could have been and find out why the beaver never made it on the flag: www.instagram.com/p/DLVH843yRr...

This week’s newsletter highlights stories of Indigenous peoples sovereignty and resilience. Read a mix of long-form and shorter pieces through the newsletter link in the comments.

#OnThisDay, 213 years ago, the War of 1812 officially began. This medal was designed to decorate the veterans. However, that never happened. Check out this week's beaver post on our Instagram to find out why: www.instagram.com/p/DLDE6W7SBY...

In this week’s Destinations newsletter: read about the Irish Heritage Festival in Ontario; standout chuckwagon racing stories from Calgary Stampede; some of the fanciest historical summer houses populated by the rich and famous. Full newsletter is linked in the comments.

We are saddened by the recent passing of archaeologist Birgitta Wallace Ferguson. Her research on L'Anse aux Meadows — North America's only acknowledged Norse settlement — reflects her passion for Norse history during her long career with Parks Canada. Find her 2018 story in the comments.

We’re excited to launch the Heritage Fair National Showcase — an online celebration of the top student projects from across Canada this spring! These young historians have impressed us with their thoughtful questions, depth of research, and passion for the past. Link in the comments!

This week's newsletter features stories from our recent issue as well as a very special Canada Day quiz. Have fun answering trivia questions about Canadian history and get a chance to win a one-year subscription to Canada's History magazine. The newsletter and the quiz are linked in the comments!

It's #WorldBicycleDay! Read the latest issue of Kayak, our history magazine for kids, about the history of bikes in Canada (including the funky looking ones!), how they helped liberate women and the Canadian bicycle unit in the First World War: www.canadashistory.ca/explore/in-t...

The U.S’s intentions to annex Canada are not new by any means. Madelaine Drohan writes in detail about how #Canada has been able to maintain its sovereignty over the years and what the future looks like in the face of current threats. Read the cover story through the link in the comments.

Major career achievement unlocked: look on finer newsstands for the latest issue of Canada's History @canadashistory.bsky.social, which includes a piece I wrote on Canada's metric conversion during the 1970s. #canadianhistory

This cartoon appeared in the May 30th, 1986, issue of the Calgary Herald alongside articles about US tariffs and NATO conflicts. Sound familiar?

This week's newsletter features some of our most popular stories, all written by the Pierre Berton Award (the GG Award for Popular Media) winner - Stephen Bown. We are accepting nominations for this year's award: www.canadashistory.ca/awards/gover... Newsletter link in the comments.

Initiatives that spark a greater public interest in the past could earn a spot on a national stage. Apply now — or nominate a project! CanadasHistory.ca/CommunityAward #CanadianHistory

The beaver's reputation for hard work made it an attractive symbol for a developing nation, so it was adopted by the House of Commons' artists and architects in the images featured today. Images: www.ourcommons.ca/heritage/en/... #canadianhistory

Before you zip up that travel bag, you might want to pack a few of these books to keep you company while you’re on the road or at a weekend getaway. Read the full newsletter with our 2025 Summer Reading Guide: mailchi.mp/canadashisto...

The beaver earned a reputation as an "ecosystem engineer" through their environmental impact. Second only to humans when it comes to shaping the world around them, the beaver was a natural choice to represent Parks Canada. #ParksCanada