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The CIHE is a non-partisan, not-for-profit research organization dedicated to promoting historical literacy and civic understanding in Canada.

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What does it take to speak honestly in an age of ideological pressure? Historian Margaret MacMillan and ethicist Nigel Biggar explore the challenges facing youth who feel compelled to virtue signal rather than engage in honest, critical discourse.

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As Britain's Home Secretary, Dundas ordered the government of Lower Canada (today's Quebec) to support the pleas of Canadien politicians, ensuring laws introduced in the Legislative Assembly be written in French and all bills be presented with translation.

As Britain's Home Secretary, Dundas ordered the government of Lower Canada (today's Quebec) to support the pleas of Canadien politicians, ensuring laws introduced in the Legislative Assembly be written in French and all bills be presented with translation.
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🪶 This National Indigenous History Month, we honour Shawnadithit, the last known survivor of the Beothuk people of Newfoundland. After her capture in 1823, she lived in St. John’s, where she recorded her people’s stories, language, and beliefs. Her drawings and accounts became

🪶 This National Indigenous History Month, we honour Shawnadithit, the last known survivor of the Beothuk people of Newfoundland.

After her capture in 1823, she lived in St. John’s, where she recorded her people’s stories, language, and beliefs. Her drawings and accounts became
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On this day in 1774: The Quebec Act reshaped Canada by recognizing French language, law, and Catholic faith under British rule—a landmark in coexistence and identity that echoes through history. #QuebecAct #CanadianHistory

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🪶 A Cree leader, Poundmaker was revered as a peacemaker and a visionary. Though he became embroiled in the Northwest Rebellion of 1885, and subsequently convicted of treason, he was later fully exonerated by the Canadian Government. 🔗 buff.ly/xGXnyGq #Canada

🪶 A Cree leader, Poundmaker was revered as a peacemaker and a visionary. Though he became embroiled in the Northwest Rebellion of 1885, and subsequently convicted of treason, he was later fully exonerated by the Canadian Government.  

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🪶 This National Indigenous History Month, we honour Frederick Ogilvie Loft (Onondeyoh), a Mohawk leader from Six Nations and founder of the League of Indians of Canada. A veteran, journalist, and civil servant, Loft established the League in 1918 to unite Indigenous voices in

🪶 This National Indigenous History Month, we honour Frederick Ogilvie Loft (Onondeyoh), a Mohawk leader from Six Nations and founder of the League of Indians of Canada.

A veteran, journalist, and civil servant, Loft established the League in 1918 to unite Indigenous voices in
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This Toronto Star article is worth a read. Columnist Mark McQueen argues for a more robust and democratic handling of controversial statues and commemorations. Check it our here: 🔗buff.ly/mmlprae

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CIHE hosted a compelling conversation between historian Margaret MacMillan and ethicist Nigel Biggar. They delve into the complexities of colonial history, challenging the notion that the British Empire bears sole responsibility for global injustices.

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Thanks to our supporters who signed our petition. Your voice has been heard. Bravo to Paul Calandra for stopping this erasure of our history. Whether you agree or disagree, #ContextMatters. Check out the Toronto Star's article for more information:

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🪶 This National Indigenous History Month, we honour Qanajuq (Jennie Kannayuk), a Copper Inuit woman whose voice still carries across time. Born on Victoria Island, Qanajuq lived by the land—hunting, sewing, and singing. Before her death from tuberculosis in 1931, she recorded

🪶 This National Indigenous History Month, we honour Qanajuq (Jennie Kannayuk), a Copper Inuit woman whose voice still carries across time.

Born on Victoria Island, Qanajuq lived by the land—hunting, sewing, and singing. Before her death from tuberculosis in 1931, she recorded