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Verge Magazine: Global Heroes
Meet Canadians from several walks of life who are working to improve conditions in third world countries. Included are individual profiles and stories.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: Heroes Remember Interview
Search this data base and view interviews with veterans who recount their experiences in the First, Second, South African and Korean Wars. The data base may be searched by war, geographic location, campaign, branch, unit or occupation....
Archives of Ontario
The Archives of Ontario Remembers Our Canadian War Heroes
This virtual exhibit showcases a series of letters written from the battlefront during World War One by brothers, Charlie and Wally Gray, who joined the 3rd Battalion, Canadian Infantry in the spring of 1915. Experience life on the...
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Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Hero Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Hero, a story written by Martha Attema, is a historical fiction novel set in Holland during World War II. It centers on a young boy's love for a horse that sustains him after he is separated from his family. The horse is later taken away...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Historically Speaking: The Human Cost of War
This learning module gives students the opportunity to view and listen to hundreds of interviews with people who experienced first hand the Korean and First and Second world wars. This is an excellent teaching resource that helps...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Heroes Remember: Canadian Chinese Veterans
Read and listen to firsthand accounts of Chinese men and women who served in the Second World War. At that time, the Chinese were not even allowed to vote and their courageous efforts in the war went unacknowledged. This web site tries...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Heroes Remember Canadian Chinese Veterans
Read and listen to firsthand accounts of Chinese men and women who served in the Second World War. At that time, the Chinese were not even allowed to vote and their courageous efforts in the war went unacknowledged. This article tries to...
Public Health Agency of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada: Be an Action Hero!
Kids staying safe is number one in importance! Believe it or not, injuries are the number one cause of death for young Canadians. This site will help you learn to stay safe and uninjured, and that makes everyone happy!
Historica Canada
History by the Minute: Maurice Ruddick
Maurice Ruddick, one of the few black men employed at the Springhill mine in Nova Scotia, saved the lives of six other miners when they became trapped. This resource features this true Canadian hero. Includes a brief video.
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: Animal Heroes
This ebook version of Ernest Thompson Seton's In Elucidation Of The Same Animal Heroes: Being The Histories Of A Cat, A Dog, A Pigeon, A Lynx, Two Wolves & A Reindeer And In Elucidation of the Same Over 200 Drawings" has been made...
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Footprints: Terry Fox
Canadian hero and inspiration, Terry Fox, is profiled in this brief video clip. [1:00]
Other
The Terry Fox Foundation: Terry Fox
Learn how this young British Columbian gave of himself and went on to become a Canadian Hero.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Famous 5: Heroes for Today: Nellie Mc Clung
Information and photos on this website about Nellie McClung's private life, public life and career provide excellent information about Nellie McClung--both for the educator and the learner. In addition, McClung's article "Reading...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Famous 5: Heroes for Today: Emily Murphy
This website provides some excellent information about Emily Murphy--both for the educator and the learner. Information and photos on her private life allow users a glimpse into Emily Murphy as few knew her. Links to her public life and...
PBS
Empire of the Bay: Pierre Le Moyne D'iberville
Learn about Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville, a French-Canadian naval hero, and his place in Canadian history.
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Joe Shuster
Resource showing highlights of the life of Toronto-born Joe Shuster, who created the comic book hero, Superman. Includes a brief video and learning resources. [1:00.]
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Maurice "Rocket" Richard
Maurice "Rocket" Richard was a Canadian sporting legend and national hero setting many NHL records during his 18 year hockey career.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: What's Bred in the Bone by Grant Allen
Read the full text of "What's Bred in the Bone" by Grant Allen about identical twin heroes.
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: History by the Minute: Andrew Mynarski
Part of a series, this resource profiles Andrew Mynarski, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroism in WWII. Learn more about the life of this brave pilot who died for his country. Includes a brief video and learning resources.
Other
The Spitfire Emporium: The Andrew Mynarski Story
This biography of Winnipeg born Andrew Mynarski describes his achievements as an Air Gunner in World War ll. He was presented the Victoria Cross posthumously for his bravery in saving a fellow gunner.
Curated OER
Louis Riel
Louis Riel led the Metis people in Manitoba in the Red River Rebellion, and later, the Metis in Saskatchewan in the Northwest Rebellion. Seen as both a hero and a traitor, he was eventually executed. This short summary of his life is one...