History in the Making

Tag: Canadian History

Five Women from Canadian History You Need to Know

Five Women from Canadian History You Need to Know

As of the time of posting (March 2025), Canada is facing difficult times on the world’s stage. And support is a mixed bag. (We appreciate it, international friends!) However, long before this global political uncertainty… began?…, it has been very obvious that everyone writes Canada […]

Celebrating Canadian History for Canada Day

Celebrating Canadian History for Canada Day

Happy Canada Day, all! Every year on July 1, Canadians come together to celebrate this wonderful nation of ours (and not work…). This year, I’ve decided to share some of my favourite historic locations that I’ve visited in Canada, and broaden everyone’s views of Canadian […]

Government House in Winnipeg

Government House in Winnipeg

With today being the 8th anniversary of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding, I wanted to share some local royal history. For anyone who doesn’t live in a Commonwealth country, the Queen is the head of State for 15 different Commonwealth nations. However, being as […]

Louis Riel: Canadian Fugitive or Hero?

Louis Riel: Canadian Fugitive or Hero?

In my quest to share more Canadian history, I have been spending a lot of time thinking on our history. Not many people outside of Canada are familiar with our history, and I would like to change that! Today, in Manitoba, it is Louis Riel […]

History Bite: The Hudson’s Bay Company History

History Bite: The Hudson’s Bay Company History

In response to some requests, I’m going to be featuring more Canadian history! If you don’t know much about Canada, you will probably know polar bears, cold weather, hockey, and those iconic striped blankets. However, most people don’t really know much about the background behind […]