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1760-1761. 10 March 1760 – 12 October 1761. The Halifax Treaties are signed between the Wabanaki Confederacy and the British Crown to end warring between the Indigenous peoples of the Maritimes and the British. One by one, various First Nations signed treaties to pledge "peace and friendship" with the British.
- January 01, 0985. Exploration & Settlement. Bjarni Sights America. Bjarni Herjolfsson sighted mainland North America, probably Newfoundland, southern Labrador and Baffin Island.
- January 01, 1400. Indigenous Peoples Politics. Blackfoot Confederacy. A confederacy of Siksika (Blackfoot) nations is organized around bands. Each band has a male leader responsible for decision-making.
- January 01, 1400. Politics. Mi’kmaq Grand Council. Made up of male representatives from across Mi’kmaq territory, the council is governed by a grand chief and rules by consensus.
- June 24, 1497. Exploration & Settlement. John Cabot Claims Atlantic Coast. John Cabot landed on the Atlantic coast of North America, claiming it for England.
May 4, 2017 · Feb. 10, 1841. Upper and Lower Canada reunited. Britain passes an Act of Union unites Upper and Lower Canada into the United Province of Canada with a single parliamentary-style government. Feb. 19, 1858. Founding of British Columbia. The British Crown Colony of British Columbia is established on the Pacific coast. Sep. 1, 1864.
The bombing of Air India Flight 182 is the largest mass killing in Canadian history. On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 was destroyed above the Atlantic Ocean by a bomb on board exploding; all 329 on board were killed, of whom 280 were Canadian citizens. The Air India attack is the largest mass murder in Canadian history.
This timeline charts significant migrations that have shaped our nation. This timeline chronicles great events in literature, music, theatre, film and TV, and visual arts in Canada. History, politics, arts, science & more: the Canadian Encyclopedia is your reference on Canada. Articles, timelines & resources for teachers, students & public.
Oct 10, 2022 · A chronology of key events in Canada's history, from the time ... Canada profile - Timeline. Published. 10 October 2022. Share. close panel. ... 1885 - Canadian Pacific railroad is completed.
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Mar 26, 2016 · Canadian history is a lot of fun. There are heroes and villains, tragedies and triumphs, great battles and sudden betrayals, loyal refugees and long struggles for social justice. The interpretation of Canadian history may vary – radically, at times – but there are still core events from our past that every Canadian should know.
