To celebrate its 30th anniversary, The Canadian Encyclopedia created 30 lists of 30 things that make us proud to be Canadian, from famous people and historic events, to iconic foods and influential artists.

The Art Gallery of Regina is an independent, nonprofit, public art gallery located at 2420 Elphinstone Street inside the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Regina, Saskatchewan

Resources for all things Agriculture!

We want students to:

Know where their food comes from

Recognize the importance of agriculture in our daily lives

Think critically about information they are exposed to

Understand the importance of science and technology in sustainably producing food

Appreciate farmers and their care for the land and animals

Be inspired to consider a career in agriculture

This case study examines a moment in Canada’s history when the Constitution Act, 1982 and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms were being created. The focus is on some of the civic actions taken to attain constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Treaty Rights.

Note: This lesson does not cover the larger story of Indigenous rights, governance and law.

Begin by acknowledging that First Nations, Métis and Inuit have their own ways of governing themselves: Indigenous governance is distinct from the mainstream federal political system.

Students choose a bill and follow it through the legislative process, making important decisions along the way.

"Renforcer la démocratie grâce à l’éducation civique
CIVIX mise sur les événements politiques actuels afin de les transformer en expériences d’apprentissage authentiques et de faire vivre la démocratie dans les salles de classe."

"Tout a commencé en 2003, avec un petit groupe de jeunes personnes dévouées mettant sur pied le premier programme Vote étudiant à l'occasion des élections provinciales ontariennes. Nous avons depuis élargi notre champ d’action et nous proposons maintenant une panoplie d'activités ayant pour but de développer l’engagement démocratique chez les jeunes, pendant et entre les périodes électorales, tant au Canada qu’à l'étranger."

**Pour certaines activités, il faut créer un compte.

“What does it mean to be Canadian?” It’s a question Canadians love to ask. Are Canadians defined by the sports they play? The foods they eat? The television shows they watch? The policies of their government? The fact that they’re “not Americans”? The answer is all of the above.

Things began to change in the early decades of the 20th century, when a growing sense of nationalism, sparked by the two world wars, suddenly turned the creation of “Canadian culture” into a major priority of the federal government. From henceforth, Canadian artists, writers and playwrights became more respected, acclaimed and — most significantly — subsidized, and several interesting Canadian “high culture” traditions emerged as a result.

Depending on who’s talking, Canadian popular culture can mean at least three different things:

It can refer to the various forms of pop culture entertainment most Canadians enjoy in their leisure time, such as movies, music and television shows, the vast majority of which are American (and to a lesser degree, British) in origin.

It can also refer to a foreign pop culture product that has a significant “Canadian connection,” such as a Canadian actor, director or musician, which makes it uniquely notable in the eyes of Canadians.

Or it can refer to a pop culture production which is entirely Canadian-made, probably government-subsidized, and in all likelihood, not very popular. The clashes of pride, ego and fandom between these three competing realms of entertainment define the reality of pop culture in Canada.

Canada's 3 major industries are the service industry, manufacturing, and natural resource sectors. Learn more here about Canada's economic structure.

A Trading Nation
Canada has always been a trading nation and commerce remains the engine of economic growth. As Canadians, we could not maintain our standard of living without engaging in trade with other nations.

Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions, and a fairer deal for farmers and workers in the countries where our commodities like coffee, cocoa, and bananas are from. Fairtrade’s approach enables farmers and workers to have more control over their lives and decide how to invest in their future.

As a leader in the global movement to make trade fair, Fairtrade supports and challenges businesses and governments to do better and connects shoppers with the people who produce their goods.

This version of The Canadian Encyclopedia, released in enhanced digital interactive form in October 2013, represents the latest incarnation of a project with a unique history. Since the first edition arrived in 1985, Canadians have held a claim few others can make: we have our own national encyclopedia. The idea of covering all branches of knowledge or aspects of a subject in one body of work dates back to 1728 in England. However, a bilingual, national edition produced by, for and about the people of a single country, charting its events, culture, history and landscape, remains rare.

Launched in 2010, NASA's Climate Kids website tells the story of our changing planet through the eyes of the NASA missions studying Earth. Targeting kids ages 8 and up, the site is full of games, activities and articles that make climate science accessible and engaging.

Grade 8 students explore the concept of democracy as demonstrated in Canada. Throughout the study of democracy, students reflect on alternative decision making processes such as consensus and majority rule. Students trace the evolution of legislation from an idea to implementation. They learn how the democratic process is strengthened by citizen participation.

Debate is all about analysing opposing principles using public speaking. As a tool in the classroom, it can be used in a variety of subjects to discuss ideas. Debate can also be used to reinforce presentation and writing skills. Check out the teacher’s guide to debate in the classroom for ideas about how to integrate debate. If you’re looking for how to actually teach debate skim our coach’s guide or contact us to request a workshop to have a free debate workshop for your class.

The Heritage Minutes collection is a bilingual series of history-focused public service announcements. Each 60-second short film depicts a significant person, event or story in Canadian history. First released in 1991, the Heritage Minutes have been shown on television, in cinemas and online. They have become a recognizable part of Canadian culture.

"We’re the Canada people; we offer programs that you can use to explore, learn and reflect on our history, and what it means to be Canadian."

The MacKenzie Art Gallery is a centre for art and culture that holds a collection in trust for the community. We present art and experiences that help us understand each other, the world, and who we want to be.

The MacKenzie is Saskatchewan’s oldest public art gallery and has one of the longest and most meaningful histories of championing Indigenous art of any public gallery in Canada.

We embrace our unique position within the Canadian and international art landscape, celebrating the diverse perspectives of all artists within the Plains region and Canada. We have a focus on Indigenous and contemporary art, contextualized through select historic and international work.