Canada The Story of Us

Hundreds of Indigenous nations with advanced political systems and traditions live in what today is known as Canada With the arrival of European newcomers centuries of Indigenous traditions face sudden change as France and England compete for a stronghold on this continent

A new generation of rebels and entrepreneurs compete for the key to this lands prosperity its natural resources while others fight to protect them Its an epic quest for treasure that shapes the country to this day

Fearless ingenious and for the first time ndash united The war of 1812 is Canadas War of Independence With the British Empire entrenched in a European war ndash a disparate group of Canadians ndash Indigenous French Canadian Scottish African Canadian and even expat Americans join together to fight for their new homeland

Inventors and entrepreneurs dream of uniting the country through the latest design and technology ndash and make their fortunes An extraordinary generation will revolutionize transportation engineering and communications ndash making Canada the hightech superstar of a newlywired world

In the lead up to Confederation Canada faces the threat of American expansionismnbspDetermined that Canada will remain independent and free a generation of risktakers gold miners cowboys and railwaymen will rise to the challenge

Bravery and sacrifice defines our new nation as war erupts across Europe Canada as a British Dominion joins in the fight a young country seeking to find its place on the world stage Its not long before nearly half a million Canadians including thousands of Indigenous soldiers travel to Europe to serve beside their allies in the First World War

Its the dawn of the 20th century and Canadas population is exploding For many Canadians living in urban centers this growth comes at cost Deadly diseases plague cities Labor strikes lead to violent conflict Through boom times and bust Canadians struggle to improve their lives and learn to care for others

World War Two a war even more terrible than the last demands courage commitment and ingenuity Canada will meet this challenge head on giving everything we have at home and abroad Canadians come together working and fighting for a common cause United ndash at war

Canada experiences a boomtime after the war but not all are happy with the status quo and seek to reshape the country Dark legacies of injustice are challenged The circle of Confederation grows and Canada emerges as a complex and cosmopolitan nation

Canada seeks to navigate the complexities of its diverse population keeping its borders open to those who have nowhere else to turn while trying to negotiate a new relationship with Indigenous peoplesnbspThis unique example of nationhood serves as an example for the world as Canada moves into the 21st century