Thinking Historically for Canada’s Future

Thinking Historically for Canada’s Future

A national research initiative improving how history is taught and understood in Canada—featuring a community-curated collection of insights, research, and real-world reflections from educators and researchers.

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Explore the Themes of Thinking Historically for Canada’s Future

  • Historical Thinking

    Build critical understanding of the past through evidence-based inquiry, multiple perspectives, and analytical frameworks that help students engage with complexity and change over time.

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  • Indigenous Knowledges

    Expand perspectives and ways of knowing by centering Indigenous histories, epistemologies, and contemporary voices that challenge dominant narratives and enrich understanding.

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  • Civic Engagement

    Connect learning to action in the world by exploring how historical understanding informs present-day decision-making, social participation, and democratic citizenship.

    Explore Theme : Civic Engagement

Our Community Partners

  • uvic
  • uqac
  • mikmaw-kinamatnewey
  • st-francis-xavier
  • treaty-education-ns
  • acadia
  • civix
  • royal-bc-museum
  • nctr
  • mssta
  • htp
  • aqeus
  • active-history
  • pei-ssta

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