What's past is prologue.
HistoryWire Special editions feature articles, blogs, media and History Buzz news around a common theme in Canadian history.
July 16, 2010
A special tribute to Canadian music and the artists that have helped shape a legacy that is as diverse and unique as Canada itself.
June 30, 2010
Celebrating all things Canadian!
June 19, 2010
Celebrating National Aboriginal Day, St. Jean Baptiste Day and Multicultural Day in Canada.
June 21st kick starts the 11 days of Celebrate Canada! which includes National Aboriginal Day (June 21), Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24), Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27) and concludes with Canada Day (July 1)!
On June 13, 1996, the Governor General of Canada proclaimed June 21st to be National Aboriginal Day, offering Aboriginal peoples an excellent opportunity to share their rich, diverse cultures with family members, neighbours, friends and visitors.
May 2, 2010
Hounouring our past. The Canadian Naval Centennial, 1910-2010.
April 22, 2010
Celebrate, remember, take action.
April 21, 2010
Celebrating Music in Canada
April 15, 2010
A Special Edition occasioned for Vimy Day and the commemoration of WWI Veterans.
The country has recently shared an important historical moment. On February 18, 2010, Canada's last First World War Veteran passed away. This event marks the end of an era. We are forever indebted to the soldiers of the First World War and we must pay tribute to them by remembering their contributions to Canada.
April 1, 2010
A Special Edition occasioned for Vimy Day and the commemoration of WWI Veterans.
The country has recently shared an important historical moment. On February 18, 2010, Canada's last First World War Veteran passed away. This event marks the end of an era. We are forever indebted to the soldiers of the First World War and we must pay tribute to them by remembering their contributions to Canada.
Canada at the Winter Olympic Games
March 1, 2010
A Special Edition featuring the history of Canada at the Winter Olympics and the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games as they unfold.
January 29, 2010
Celebrating Black History in Canada
September 8, 2009
Celebrating 175 years of history
July 2, 2009
Extraordinary lives and the purpose of biography is explored in this Special Edition.
People that changed our civilization and became part of our imaginations forever
“It is perhaps as difficult to write a good life as it is to live one.”
June 30, 2009
“If you don't have an identity, who are you?”
Canada celebrates 142 years of confederation.