Setting The Record Straight… It is often said that Eggerton Ryerson (1803-1882) is the father of public education in Ontario and Canada. However, on doing research about the Protestants who shared a vision to raise the next generation of Canadians to ‘glorify God and enjoy him forever’, one is brought face to face with the reality that Ryerson […]
And if you live in Markham, thank them again. This is the story about the people who laid down the foundations of one of the first communities in Upper Canada (Ontario). These were the first settlers who cut down trees and built roads with none of the technology we have available today. They laid out […]
Simcoe The Politician John Graves Simcoe became a politician when he was first elected to the British House of Commons for the Cornish borough of Mawes in 1790. His recorded contributions to the speeches in the Britain’s House of Commons include a speech about the new constitution of Quebec and most likely a motion to […]
Introduction to The Man Toronto celebrates Simcoe Day on the first Monday in August in honour of John Graves Simcoe. But who was John Graves Simcoe? Simcoe was a British Army Lieutenant Colonel, the first Lieutenant-General of Upper Canada (somewhat like a Premier’s role) from 1791 until 1796. He was a visionary, a politician and a devout Anglican who laid the infrastructure of […]
The 10 Canadian Heroes… On the first Monday in August, ten men are celebrated in Ontario because they have left indelible footprints on the sands of Canada’s time. In July and August, we will remember these heroes. These Canadian heroes are worth remembering. And in case you don’t know who they are, here’s the list: Burlington […]
Learn 400 or 500 Years of Canadian History – In No Time
Knowing 400 Years of Canada’s History helps to give a perspective on God’s providence in dealing with His people. You can spot trends and cycles of human behaviour and God’s grace and compassion on His people. History is made when… God uses PEOPLE to create EVENTS and EVENTS show up on the timelines of History. Do you know 400 years of History? WHY […]
Two virgins were called by God to fulfill 2 different purposes. They were called from two different eras, two different time zones, two different cultures and from two different families. Yet, their roles were pivotal, in their eras, for God to accomplish His plans. The main thing they had in common was that they each bore a […]
Have you ever thought about the important part that oceans and rivers played in the exploration and discovery of Canadian lands? First Contact Fishermen from Europe (France, Portugal, Holland and England) discovered the fishing banks off Newfoundland. That led to them hanging out on the beaches of Acadia to dry and salt their fish on […]
We never know the depth nor width of the roots of an old tree, until we start digging. We have been digging around Canada’s Christian roots since 2006. As a past homeschooling Mom teaching Canadian History and Politics to our co-op, I came across issues I wanted to understand. I questioned: If you are an immigrant to […]
Canadian History With New Eyes- Women in the Wars of Religion
The story of Canada started in the mind of God, long before the French landed on our shores… that is, if you believe that God is the one who sets up and takes down nations (Daniel 2:21).