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Back to school, back in time

The technique is simple yet fun: spread a dab of white glue on your fingertip, let dry, gently peel off the gummy film. And presto – your fingerprint, in all its gooey glory! A waste of time? Definitely. But nonetheless an entertaining escape from the monotony of the classroom…perhaps you remember doing something similar yourself. It’s quite amazing how simple school supplies can transport you back in time and trigger a flood of fond memories. Each of these reminiscences carries with it a little of our personal and collective history…and the Canadian Museum of Civilization would like to help you relive it.

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History at the tip of a trowel

“We learn geography with our feet,” some teachers will tell you. Through good weather and bad, they will lead their students across field and glen to teach them about the world that surrounds them. What about ancient history, then? “That is learned at the tip of a trowel,” a proud archaeologist would say. The Canadian Museum of Civilization invites you to dig into the matter …

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Rebellions and Confederation

Recent changes to the geopolitical landscape required updating of atlases and world maps. But 143 years ago, the face of the world was changed right here: Canada had arrived. To mark this anniversary, Dr. Victor Rabinovitch – President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation – weaves a tale through a new exhibition to tell us how our country was born.

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An island divided

Picture an island nestled in the Mediterranean Sea. Stirs up dreamy holiday visions of sunshine, warm sand and calm blue waters, doesn’t it? Canadian soldiers serving with UN peacekeeping forces in Cyprus unfortunately met with a harsher reality. The Canadian War Museum invites you to share in the memories of Canadian peacekeepers who served on the island. Join them in their long journey towards a lasting peace.