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Canada 150 News Archive

Meeting between Donnacona and Jacques Cartier // Photo: Digital Collection of the Bibliothèque nationale du Québec

Kanata 150+, not Canada 150

June 30, 2017 — 
You’re going to hear a lot of stories this summer about Canada 150. This is the most important story of all and it's about a name

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a map showing a line from the Philippines to Winnipeg

Canada, from an international perspective

June 30, 2017 — 
Canadians continue to learn the beliefs of others, to understand varying traditions and perspectives, and to respect each other’s differences - and this is one of the best things Canada should celebrate

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We’re glossing over Turtle Island’s history, celebrating 150 years of colonization

June 30, 2017 — 
Let’s remember that 300 years ago, Algonquin people had greater rights to erect a tipi in Ottawa than they do today

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President Barnard meets with a group of students to discuss diversity.

Canada 150: This is a time for conversation as much as it is for celebration

June 29, 2017 — 
President David Barnard reflects on Canada’s 150th, and our own 140th

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