Celebrating Canada’s space past and inspiring tomorrow
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From Chris Hadfield’s historic 2001 spacewalk to Jeremy Hansen’s Artemis II mission in 2026, CanHist.ca is leading a two-year national commemoration with McMaster Children and Youth University (MCYU) and other partners to celebrate 25 years of Canadian space achievement. Discover how this initiative connects past milestones with future possibilities.
Inspiring students and classrooms
OOTW25 uses Chris Hadfield’s achievements as a platform to inspire young learners. Explore how students and educators can connect science, technology, engineering, arts, and math with space exploration through creative programs and activities.
Be Part of OOTW25
Join Canada’s journey to the stars. Everyone can play a role — participate, partner, or support OOTW25. Help inspire the next generation of Canadian innovators and explorers and celebrate Canadian achievement in space.
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DISCOVER - CanHist Tours
CURATE - CanHist Learning Programs
CURATE - CanHist Learning Programs
CanHist Tours leads Canadians on 'heritage-walking' experiences through & to destinations of historical significance.
CURATE - CanHist Learning Programs
CURATE - CanHist Learning Programs
CURATE - CanHist Learning Programs
CanHist learning programs help frame historical understanding for students & teachers.
INQUIRE - CanHist Projects
REFLECT - Small Town Big Ideas
REFLECT - Small Town Big Ideas
CanHist projects help communities and schools lead commemorations of significant moments in our shared histories.
REFLECT - Small Town Big Ideas
REFLECT - Small Town Big Ideas
REFLECT - Small Town Big Ideas
Sometimes Canadians forget that 'Small Towns' can be the home of 'Big Ideas'.
Hosted by CanHist & sponsored by multiple small-town organizations in Dufferin County,
"Small Town Big Ideas" is a six-part Speakers Series welcoming some of Canada's most provocative & innovative thinkers to Shelburne, Ontario.
