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Canadians contributed in many ways to our country's great efforts in the First World War.

First World War Historica Minutes
The Historica Minutes are one-minute movies that portray exciting and important stories from Canada's past.

Canada and the First World War
An assassination in Sarajevo in June 1914 went almost unnoticed in Canada. Few Canadians expected that it would lead to war; fewer still anticipated the sacrifices Canada would be called to make.

Canada in the First World War and the Road to Vimy
The name Vimy Ridge is part of the very fabric of Canadian nationhood, for, at Vimy, our soldiers brought both pride and unity to the Canada of their day.
Vimy Historica Minute (Opens a New Window)

Black History
The tradition of celebrating Black History during February goes back to 1926 and the efforts of pioneering Black historian, Dr. Carter G. Woodson. In December of 1995, the Parliament of Canada passed a motion officially designating February as Black History Month. This initiative was an acknowledgement of the long and rich history of Black Canadians and their contributions to Canada and the world.

Canadian Veterans Interviews
With its focus on excerpts from interviews with First World War veterans you will learn about the war from those who actually fought it. These veterans endured many hardships to ensure our freedom. By listening to their recollections and personal experiences, we can gain a unique perspective on the realities of war.

Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae
"In Flanders Fields" was first published in Englands "Punch" magazine in December, 1915. Within months, this poem came to symbolize the sacrifices of all who were fighting in the First World War. Today, the poem continues to be a part of Remembrance Day ceremonies in Canada and other countries.
John McCrae Historica Minute (Opens a New Window)

Founding a Nation
During the First World War, from 1914 to 1918, seventy soldiers of the Canadian Expeditionary Force received the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration awarded for valour in the face of the enemy.