The history blog for June is Every Place has a Story, a title that could be part of an elevator pitch for Heritage Fairs. However, it is the blog of Vancouver writer Eve Lazarus who has a passion for unconventional history.
Diversity
The History Blog for May is Active History
Active History is a rich source to learn about the work of historians and connections between the past and current events.
Place-Based Learning and the Challenges of History Education
Our Historic Places videos are examples of place-based learning that can respond to the challenges of history education.
Canada’s History: a Shared History
ELL students find value in Heritage Fair projects.
Many Stories, One Country: Black History Month
The roots of Black history in Canada are deep. It was in the early 17th century that Mathieu da Costa, the first person of African descent to reach Canada, worked as an interpreter for Samuel de Champlain and other French and Dutch explorers. Canada Post is recognizing da Costa in its new stamp for Black […]
Lieutenant Governor of BC, The Honourable Judith Guichon, OBC