What students are talking about today (October 22nd edition)
A pipeline protest, a really bad cartoon & black cats
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Canadian history
1812: A perfect war for politicians
The War of 1812 is Canada’s only fully inclusive, federalism-friendly conflict
What students are talking about today (Sept. 6 edition)
Skateboarding, Shell, eSports, Indian booze and 1812
Vindicating Dieppe
The catastrophic WWII battle may have had a much larger purpose than just taking a French beach
Why Indigenous Studies shouldn’t be mandatory
It’s redundant, it’s unfair, and coercion causes resentment
The brilliant John A. biopic
Who said Canadian history was devoid of excitement?
Ignoring history
Why are Canadian schools teaching so little about the pre-Confederation era?
History students don’t know early Canada
Journal shines light on pre-Confederation history
A first-rate (mis)adventure writer
Plus, a novel about Shakespeare’s illegitimate daughter, a case for the oil sands, a shocking confession, war biographies, and a head-spinning tour of central Europe
Was Louis Riel insane?
Though the Metis leader didn’t agree, madness seemed the best defence against charges of high treason