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New Heritage Minute to tell the story of Norman Kwong, the first Chinese Canadian player in the CFL

Historica Canada, maker of the Heritage Minutes, is pleased to announce a coming Minute to be released in 2024 on Norman Kwong, the first Chinese Canadian professional football player and later lieutenant-governor of Alberta, his place of birth.

New Heritage Minute to be filmed in Ogema, SK

This upcoming Heritage Minute will tell the story of Mary “Bonnie” Baker, a professional baseball player from Regina, Saskatchewan.

New Heritage Minute Tells the Story of Transgender Soul Singer Jackie Shane

Historica Canada has released a new Heritage Minute celebrating iconic soul singer Jackie Shane, a pioneering transgender performer and a prominent figure in Toronto’s R&B scene.

New Heritage Minute Tells the Story of Onondaga Distance Runner Tom Longboat

To mark Tom Longboat Day, Historica Canada has released a new Heritage Minute that tells the story of the Onondaga distance runner from Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario.

Canadian provinces and territories graded on their history curriculum; average score is 67%

The 2021 Canadian History Report Card is an assessment of mandatory Canadian history curricula across grades 7-12.

New Heritage Minute Celebrates 100 Years Since Discovery of Insulin

Historica Canada has released a new Heritage Minute commemorating the 100th anniversary of the beginning of research that would lead to the discovery of insulin.

Polls

Nov. 10, 2020

Fewer Canadians Will Wear Poppies or Attend Remembrance Day Ceremonies Compared to Last Year

June 26, 2020

50% of Canadians know we contributed to eradicating polio, most don’t know the face on the $10 bill

Nov. 8, 2019

As the number of remaining Second World War vets dwindles, more Canadians attend ceremonies