"Creating Canada – A History: 1914 to the Present" Second Edition represents more than a curriculum-mandated resource. It embodies a shift in how history is taught—moving from rote memorization of dates and names toward critical engagement with the forces that shape collective identity. By organizing content around inquiry questions, embedding the six historical thinking concepts throughout, and challenging students to propose responses to historical injustices, the textbook prepares young Canadians not merely to know their history but to actively participate in creating the Canada of tomorrow.
This framework aligns with the inquiry-based model, designed to "increase student involvement, create greater classroom interaction, and stimulate more meaningful connections for students between history and their own lives". "Creating Canada – A History: 1914 to the
If cost is prohibitive, approach your professor. Many instructors can provide the specific chapter PDFs needed via the university’s password-protected course page. This framework aligns with the inquiry-based model, designed