MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
Our past shapes our future. These are the words that appear on the medals presented to some of our country’s most extraordinary storytellers and winners of Governor General’s History
Awards. Every day, these individuals and organizations work hard to make it possible for new generations to share the stories of Canada.
Canada’s National History Society — Canada’s History for short — entered the year energized by a Strategy to 2020 that charts our course for the future.
There are four key elements that support the Strategy. The first, “Media as Meeting Place,” recognizes that our print and online media is aimed at engaging more Canadians in the stories that make history come alive.
Our learning focus is described with the words “Educate, Celebrate and Inspire,” giving voice to the people and projects that strengthen our understanding of Canada’s past.
To achieve this, we “Communicate and Collaborate” with partners, educators, and investors who engage in dialogue around Canadian history.
Finally, we work to “Grow Revenue,” and, in this element, we are especially grateful to a group of Manitoba leaders who, through a new company of Adventurers, pledged exceptional multi-year contributions to support our work. Together with the Government of Canada — which supports our outreach programs — and with the continuing interest and investment of the Hudson’s Bay Company History Foundation, these generous contributors help to make possible enhancements to our programming as we prepare for the Canada 150 celebrations.
Every day, we receive charitable contributions from forward-thinking Canadians. With this support, we raise the profile of all history organizations, historians, and enthusiasts who recognize and share the stories of our country.