Athabasca Glacier is North America's most-visited glacier. Although it has receded over the last 125 years, the glacier still covers approximately 6 sq km
In addition to its particularly beautiful scenery, Dinosaur Provincial Park – located at the heart of the province of Alberta's badlands – contains some of the most important dinosaur discoveries
Dry Island Buffalo Jump is the tallest buffalo jump in the world. Because it is 160 feet high and that made it a one of the best places for Indigenous peoples to use to hunt buffalo.
Many Indigenous place names have been replaced by colonial names. By supporting the reclamation of Indigenous place names in the sites, Parks Canada is taking steps toward reconciliation.
The Canada Guide is an in-depth reference website for all things Canadian, and one of the web’s leading sources of information on Canada for students and teachers.
What images come to mind when you think of Canada? Red-coated Mounties? The maple leaf? Weird animals like beavers and black-headed geese? But what about Canadian food?
“What does it mean to be Canadian?”. Are Canadians defined by the sports they play? The foods they eat? The answer is all of the above! Learn more about the culture of Canada here!
This special 54-minute episode from CBC Radio takes a look at lacrosse, also called The Creator's Game. Learn about the origins of lacrosse and its spiritual connection.
For First Nations, their identity, nationhood, and cultural survival are all interconnected to their relationship with the land and cannot be separated out from their specific lands.
"Racist terms have no place in our vernacular or on our federal lands. Our nation's lands and waters should be places to celebrate the outdoors and our shared cultural heritage—not to perpetuate the legacies of oppression." -- Interior Secretary Deb Haaland
This list of place names in Canada of Indigenous origin contains Canadian places whose names originate from the words of the First Nations, Métis, or Inuit peoples.
Western Canadians have been molded by their landscapes and architecture. From sod huts to towering skyscrapers, the built heritage of western Canadian communities has influenced the development of the region and the people.
Children can learn to evaluate history as they gain skills in thinking critically about history. This is a detailed introduction about what the Six Historical Thinking Concepts are and how to apply them to historical events.
The six historical thinking concepts (HTCs) are represented in a graphic that explores: aspects of each HTC, how students can demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of each HTC, and suggested student tasks for each.
This guide includes detailed instructions on how to use Native Land in the classroom. The Guide discusses the pros and cons of the map itself and provides resources for teachers to learn more.
