Origins of Canadian cartoon artists

Check out this map to see where Canadian cartoonists originally came from. Some of them might be from where you are!

Canadian Cartoonists

Kids and the Great War

Although the First World War was fought over in Europe, it affected Canadian kids here at home. Their fathers, brothers, uncles and friends were often in danger, and many lost their lives. Many children wanted to do something to help win the war. Some boys lied about their age so they could join the army. Girls made cloth bandages and knitted socks and mittens to send to soldiers.

The Story Behind "In Flanders Fields"

It’s the poem that came to mean Remembrance Day to millions of people, and it was written by a Canadian.

How to Make a Paper Poppy

Here are directions you can use to make your own paper poppy.

Amazing Arctic

There’s so much cool stuff (some of it’s really cool, as in ccccold!) to tell you about Canada’s Far North and the people who explored it that we couldn’t cram everything into the December issue of Kayak. So we’ve put some tidbits here for you to check out.

Discover the Discoverers

Learn all about the people and land of the Canadian Arctic, and find out more about the brave (and sometimes oddball) explorers who brought their knowledge back to us.

Canadian Arctic Expedition

Learn more about the Canadian Arctic Expedition, explore the story of the Inukshuk and marvel at a unique Inuit musical performance.

For Better or For Worse

This story is based on facts, but it’s a fictional version of how we imagine Canada’s most famous comic strip might have got its start.

Punch Dickins: The Snow Eagle

Few Canadians know the story of Clennell "Punch" Dickins, but this fearless pilot helped claim the Arctic for us.