For many countries, May 1st is observed as #LabourDay , yet in Canada Labour Day is observed in early September. The demands of the pioneers of the Canadian labour movement were similar to today's: shorter work days. Read how they made their case: canadashistory.ca/explore/politi…

Today is Journey to Freedom Day! The Journey to Freedom Day Act recognizes April 30 of every year as a national day of commemoration of the exodus of Vietnamese refugees and their acceptance in Canada after the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. ow.ly/fQrZ50Rrvjg

Not to rain on Canucks fans' parade but their 1994 loss against New York Rangers is an unforgettable story that excites all hockey fans: ow.ly/WWXL50RqjjI

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Canada’s History Forum! There is a lot to think about and we hope you come away with some new ideas or approaches for how you can encourage historical empathy in your context. #16HistForum

Our last presenter of the night is teacher Greg Miyanaga. He is sharing how he tackled a complex issue — the internment and dispossession of Japanese Canadians — with elementary-aged students, helping them to develop empathy, understanding, and advocacy. #16HistForum

Next at the #16HistForum is Graham Lowes of the Canadian Museum of Human Rights. Graham is talking about using the Witness Blanket to bring voices of residential school survivors to the classroom.

Geneviève de Muys is now presenting at the #16HistForum ! We are learning how the Musée de la civilization established their new permanent exhibition to include the words of people who are often under-represented in this type of exhibition.

Our next speaker at the #16HistForum is Mélissa St-Pierre. She is sharing how the Huron-Wendat Museum encourages empathy through its mission and vision.

Next up at the #16HistForum is Anna Pearson who is sharing her work on experiential learning through battlefield study tours.

Welcome to our first presenter of the night, educator Sara Karn. Sara’s presentation will offer a framework of historical empathy for teaching and learning history. #16HistForum

The 2024 Canada’s History Forum is starting! We are looking forward to learning about ways of engaging with history that promote empathy, understanding + a deeper connection to the past. It's not too late to join — register for the Zoom link! ow.ly/ViQB50Rnw2O #16HistForum

Going live at 6:00 pm ET for an insightful exploration of historical empathy and its applications. It’s not too late to join us at the #16HistForum , and it’s free! ow.ly/nxVV50Rk1Ny

We are at the Ottawa Regional Heritage Fair today! Congratulations to all of the students on their incredible projects!

#HeritageFair #HistoricalThinking #StudentInquiry #HistoricalInquiry #CdnHist #CdnHist Edu #HistoryTeacher

Happy Earth Day!
In the late-1800s, few Canadians cared whether crops would grow on the southern prairies. Most believed it was a barren wasteland. But then a drive to settle the Last Best West changed everything. Read more: ow.ly/I1Ft50RlJhM

The Canadian government subsidized his expeditions from 1906 to 1911. During this, Captain Joseph-Elzéar Bernier claimed possession of the Ungava Peninsula, in present-day Nunavik, and of Melville Island, in the Arctic Ocean, for Canada. ow.ly/er8250RluUa

This Thursday at 6:00 pm ET, reflect on historical empathy and get inspired by experts in the field — see you there! ow.ly/93pw50Rk1rW

When a delegation of four Indigenous chiefs arrived in England three hundred years ago, they created quite a stir. Read: canadashistory.ca/explore/first-…

From press and curls to Afros and dreadlocks, Black hairstyling has undergone many twists and turns through the decades. Read more: ow.ly/NciH50Rk67z

Hear from Greg Miyanaga (Greg Miyanaga) about developing historical empathy with students through the lens of Japanese-Canadian internment. Join us at the Forum: ow.ly/Lllc50Rgbip

#EarthWeek is coming up! Explore our latest newsletter which features some 'resource-full' stories. ow.ly/IHAp50RhEGe