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NEW Memory Project Video Highlighting the Merchant Navy in the Second World War

Aug. 30, 2024
Our new video, entitled The Forgotten Navy highlights the experience of Canada’s Merchant

New Heritage Minute Celebrates Football Player Norman Kwong

May 7, 2024
This Heritage Minute tells the story of Norman Kwong, the first Chinese Canadian to play professional football.

TWO NEW HERITAGE MINUTES TO BE PRODUCED BY BC COMPANY

April 26, 2024
Historica Canada will be working with SCOPITONE FILMS LTD. to produce two new 60 sec short films, one on CNIB co-founder Edwin Baker, and the other on WWI war painter Mary Riter Hamilton.

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The Making of a Minute: Norman Kwong’s Field of Dreams

April 7, 2024
The Making of the Norman Kwong Heritage Minute

Above All, a Transcendent Talent for Friendship: Brian Mulroney, 1939-2024

Feb. 29, 2024
Anthony Wilson-Smith on Brian Mulroney for Policy Magazine

King of the Road: Rick Mercer’s Futile, Fabulous Quest to Define ‘Canadian’

Nov. 18, 2023
A book review of Rick Mercer's The Road Years

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Valley of the Birdtail: an Indian Reserve, a White town, and the Road to Reconciliation

May 14, 2024

The Underground Railroad: next stop, Toronto (new edition)

March 11, 2024

The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada

Dec. 13, 2023

Polls

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Nov. 7, 2023
Not Forgotten: Canadians More Likely To Attend Remembrance Day Service Than Pre-Pandemic
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Nov. 10, 2020
Fewer Canadians Will Wear Poppies or Attend Remembrance Day Ceremonies Compared to Last Year
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June 26, 2020
50% of Canadians know we contributed to eradicating polio, most don’t know the face on the $10 bill
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