Effect of Both World Wars on Canadian Women

Daphnée Carrier

Ascot Corner, Quebec

My great grandfathers were soldiers in World War Two. After hearing some of the stories, I developed an avid interest in history.

European Explorers Destroyed the Inuit Way of Life

Mariza Schneider-Vieira

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Franklin's maps and the subsequent search for his last expedition, provided the information needed to expand into this area.

Expansion and Empowerment

Molly Boley

Owen Sound, Ontario

The First World War was an arduous task for women as well as the troops overseas, and women helped in the ways they were allowed.

Flying High at Fifty

Abby Buller

Toronto, Ontario

I love hearing stories about my grand parents and their relatives who have played a role in the history I learn about today in my class.

From Breaking Ships to Breaking Ice

Adam Lam

Toronto, Ontario

In past months, headlines filled with news about the discovery of Franklin's voyage. I thought it would be fun to explore the full story.

Historian's use of Primary Sources

Makaela Smithers

Lions Bay, British Columbia

I enjoy funny stories that appear within hard times that show us how people in the past coped in the face of adversity.

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