Projects
Explore our current and past projects.
In 1976, Canada hosted its first and only summer Olympics. Held in the exciting and chic city of Montreal, this international multi-sport event took place from July 17 to August 1, and ushered in a new era for Canada’s identity on an international stage.
Explore the lives and legacies of pioneering women in Canada who broke barriers in science, medicine, education, and beyond.
Explore the history and modern impacts of French-English bilingualism across Canada.
Learn about the histories of 2SLGBTQ+ people and communities across Canada in the 1960s and 1970s.
Learn about Canada’s commitment to the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Past Projects
In Defence of Hopes Profound
A commemoration of Canada’s participation in the Korean War (1950-1953) as told through the individual lived experiences of diverse and often marginalized Canadian veterans.
All for 9 and 9 for All
Learn about the 1872 Nine Hour Movement and induction of the Trade Unions Act as the start to a long history of worker activism for labour reform in Canada.
NobelCanadian
Learn about ALL of Canada’s remarkable Nobel laureates and how they made their mark in the world of STEM, literature, and peace.
Bryce@100
Explore the work of Dr. Peter Henderson Bryce and his impact in public health, Indigenous welfare, and the legacy of the Canadian Indigenous reserve and residential school systems.
Herzberg50
Herzberg50 explores the fascinating life story of Dr. Gerhard Herzberg through his work and legacy in winning the 1971 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Insulin100
Insulin100 tells the story of the discovery and development of insulin, and the diverse impacts it had on individuals and communities across the country.
VEDay75
Through the stories of soldiers, sailors, airmen, and resistance fighters, VEDay75 shares ‘Canada’s Finest Hour’ with a 21st century audience.
Juno Stories
On June 6th 1944, 14,000 Canadians landed on Juno Beach in Normandy as part of one of the largest military operations in history. Explore their stories here.
1918 Influenza Pandemic
The Spanish flu pandemic killed as many as 100 million people worldwide and the impact on Canada was catastrophic. Delve deeper into this harrowing chapter of Canadian history.