In this week’s news, Paul Martin says we need more Canadian history, the Supreme Court rules that colonial history matters, and Canada Post debuts new Titanic stamps!

The Historica-Dominion Institute, in partnership with Fort York National Historic Site, presents the first of their 1812 Shorts in celebration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812. In this video, Ojibway writer Drew Hayden Taylor discusses the role of First Nations in the War of 1812. Stay tuned for more videos in the series. [...]

After more than 60 years hidden away in a museum, one of Canada’s historic treasures gets the public exposure it deserves.

The Canadian north has captivated storytellers for hundreds of years with its mystery and beauty. In celebration of Halloween, enjoy a sampling of legends from the north.