Do you know of any innovative community history projects? Don't delay — nominate them today! ow.ly/LSzz50Sh7oG

Join our team at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation! We're looking for THREE passionate individuals to assist with archival access, conducting research within the archives, and more. Learn more and apply here today! buff.ly/3KUedvo #nctr_um

A big round of applause to all of the students who have created videos for #YoungCitizens! These students have shared their #historyprojects in creative + engaging ways! Check them out here: ow.ly/jXXp50ShrQq #HeritageFairs #HistoricalThinking #CdnHist #Twitterstorians

In Newfoundland, Canada Day was never about red-and-white face painting, Pearson’s flag, or bone-rattling rock concerts. It was Memorial Day, focused on morning (and mourning) ceremonies. Read more: ow.ly/gtlA50Pb06t

Looking forward to another @4thlinetheatre show based on local history! Tonight it’s Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz about the Ontario Farmerettes.

In 2 days! And for the Twitter crowd: I’ll give a raspberry cordial to anyone who shows up for this & says, “Where’s my raspberry cordial?”

LAST CALL 🔔 We want to hear your community’s story! Applications are being accepted until July 15: ow.ly/qhNj50SelT3

Join UTP author Richard White in conversation with Barbara Myrvold and @cmedmoore for the launch of The Beaches: Creation of a Toronto Neighbourhood. 🗓️July 30th, 6:30-7:30 PM 📍Beach United Church Register here: bit.ly/3zsWGb1 #TheBeaches #Toronto Beach Metro News

Jennie Butchart was a talented and energetic woman who transformed an industrial site north of Victoria into the showpiece Butchart Gardens, one of the best-manicured and most popular gardens in the world. Read the full story: ow.ly/gNB350Szbe8

#OTD 30 years ago, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joe Carter played the game in a jersey with Toronto misspelled “Torotno” on it. The spelling error was made by the manufacturer. #BlueJays

A new collection at UBC Library showcases two culturally significant experiences — early Chinese immigration to British Columbia and the Klondike gold rush. Read: canadashistory.ca/explore/museum…

While not everyone will have the opportunity to visit the #RideauHall heart garden in person, your voice matters. Tell us in the comments below what message you would leave in the garden 👇 Let’s walk the path toward reconciliation together.

Alma Criddle, the youngest daughter of a homesteading family farming east of Brandon, created 132 paper cut-out animals in 1909. According to a biography on the family, "Each paper cow was painted in an exact reproduction of one of the cows of the farm and named accordingly.".

We have over 30 history book recommendations for you to put on your TBR list! Go check our 2024 Summer Reading List! canadashistory.ca/explore/books/…

This lesson encourages students to consider the government’s treatment of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples; learn about Indigenous-led movements; and take action in support of reconciliation. #TeacherTwitter #TruthBeforeReconciliation @nctr_um ow.ly/ZnB150TrOQ0

The powerful new Indian Residential School Memorial Monument ⁦Museum of History⁩ is a must-see

Happy Persons Day! The Famous Five remind us that flawed people can change the world for the better…and do so every day.

I'm also inundated with these today, but I've made a donation in support of the outstanding work of my colleagues' work to connect Canadians through a greater understanding of our country's complex, diverse history. I hope you'll consider joining me. canadahelps.org/en/charities/c…

I know you're inundated with these today, but Canada's History does terrific work on a shoestring. I've donated, and I hope you'll consider doing likewise. canadahelps.org/en/charities/c…

Time to leave this platform. I'll look for you elsewhere!