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Guess which retailer gave $3 million to Canadian Museum of History?

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Gail Dever

The Canadian Museum of History announced the Rossy Family Foundation has donated $3 million to support the museum’s new signature exhibition — the Canadian History Hall — and the development of related educational programming for students throughout the country. In … Continue reading →

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Alberta Canada 150 grant for non-profit organizations

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Gail Dever

The Alberta Canada 150 Grant is a program that could possibly benefit genealogy and historical societies, but finding the right project may prove to be a challenge. The program supports projects to help create lasting memories of our nation’s milestone, … Continue reading →

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Zero-cost ‘Canada 150’ idea for genealogy societies

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Gail Dever

Is your genealogy society looking for a simple idea to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary that won’t cost anything? If so, you may like what a military museum and Library and Archives Canada are doing. The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum in … Continue reading →

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Savoir faire: A Canada 150 idea for your society

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Gail Dever

Genealogical and historical societies, looking for ideas to develop a Canada 150 initiative, may be inspired by the project launched by the Quinte Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society in Trenton. To mark the 150th anniversary of our country in … Continue reading →

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Opportunity for genealogy societies in new Canada 150 community fund

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Gail Dever

Genealogy societies should take a look at a new community fund created to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation that was announced yesterday by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, in collaboration with Community Foundations of Canada. The … Continue reading →

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Majority of Canadians want 100th anniversary of Vimy to be key celebration during Canada’s 150th

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Gail Dever

The Battle of Vimy Ridge began in France 98 years ago today, on April 9, 1917, and lasted until April 12. After it was over, 3,600 Canadian soldiers had been killed and 10,600 were wounded. Five years later, in 1922, … Continue reading →

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10 ways genealogy societies can help celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Gail Dever

In three years, Canadians will celebrate our country’s 150th anniversary. Now would be a good time for genealogy societies to start thinking about how we can contribute to our community’s celebrations. What can we do to make a contribution to our community? How can … Continue reading →

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