There are few women recognized in our history, which makes Laura Secord an even more important role model. Born an Ingersoll, in Massachusetts, Laura’s father didn’t want to live under the U.S. government of the day, so the family moved to Southern Ontario (then called Upper Canada). Given a land …
women from Canada's history
Frank Thompson / Sarah Emma Edmonds
(Featured August 2004) Initially written for a school project, we are proud to feature this article, written by 10 year old, Guest Writer, Brett. Canadians in the Civil War Canada and the United States share a long border and also many historical events. The American Civil War affected Canada …