Reading Time: 3 minutes The Battle of Vimy Ridge began in April 1917, and on April 1929 the Supreme Court of Canada issued its decision in the Persons Case
Tag: Canadian history
The Canadian who helped tame America’s Wild West
Reading Time: 4 minutes Born in Quebec, Bat Masterson set out to find adventure on America’s frontier – and he found plenty
Sir John A Macdonald and the fog of cancel culture
Reading Time: 4 minutes Macdonald was a strong advocate for Indigenous Canadians. His record speaks for itself
Bishop Grandin was a hero of early Manitoba
Reading Time: 3 minutes Reconciliation is a worthy goal. But it won’t be achieved by rewriting history
The man who saved the Plains Indians
Reading Time: 5 minutes John A. Macdonald had close friendships with Indian leaders and a deep respect for their ancient culture
Pierre Trudeau’s last rollercoaster ride
Reading Time: 4 minutes Trudeau’s fourth and final term was to be his most controversial of all
What Queen Elizabeth II meant to Canada
Reading Time: 4 minutes She’ll always be remembered fondly as an important part of the Canadian family
Could Jean Charest shatter the Conservatives?
Reading Time: 4 minutes So far, disaffection among the Conservative base exceeds his attractiveness to non-Conservatives
Rethinking the history of the Lakota of the Great Plains
Reading Time: 4 minutes Governor General’s Gold Medal winner Claire Thomson is challenging settler narratives
U of A launches Indigenous-led strategic plan
Reading Time: 4 minutes Plan ensures Indigenous identities, languages, cultures and worldviews are reflected at the U of A