Projects - Defining Moments Canada

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 Canadian worker activism for labour reform.

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NobelCanadian

Learn about ALL of Canada’s remarkable Nobel laureates and how they made their mark in the world of STEM, literature, and peace.

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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.

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Herzberg50

Herzberg50 explores the remarkable life story of Dr. Gerhard Herzberg, and 2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of Herzberg’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

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Insulin100: Inspiration and Innovation tells the story of the discovery and development of insulin, and the diverse impacts it had on individuals and communities across the country. How will you tell the story of this defining Canadian moment in your classroom?

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"Crowd welcoming The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders to Leeuwarden, Netherlands, 16 April 1945." Photo: Donald Grant. Courtesy of Library and Archives Canada, 1967-052 NPC.

VEDay75

Through the stories of soldiers, sailors, airmen, and resistance fighters, VEDay75 intends to share ‘Canada’s Finest Hour’ with a 21st century audience.

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Juno Stories

On June 6th 1944, known as D-Day, 14,000 Canadians landed on Juno Beach in Normandy as part of one of the largest military operations in history. 90,000 Canadians would eventually take part in the ensuing Battle of Normandy, with countless other Canadians in support roles at home and overseas. How do we remember their sacrifices and their service?

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1918 Influenza Pandemic

One hundred years ago, the Spanish flu pandemic killed as many as 100 million people worldwide. The impact on Canada was catastrophic. Delve deeper into this fascinating chapter in Canadian history with our extensive, interdisciplinary resources.

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