Library Guides: History Subject Guide: Canada

Canada

American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection This link opens in a new window
- Digital access to historical periodical titles published between 1693 and 1912.
Archives of Sexuality and Gender This link opens in a new window
- A digital collection of primary sources documenting the history of sex, sexuality, and gender, covering LGBTQ issues and related topics from the 16th century to the present.
Canada Commons: Canadian Books and Think Tanks This link opens in a new window
- A digital repository that provides access to a wide range of Canadian public policy research, including reports, publications, and studies from think tanks, academic institutions, and government sources.
Canadiana Online This link opens in a new window
- A digital archive providing access to a vast collection of Canadian heritage materials, including historical documents, photographs, maps, and more, serving as a comprehensive resource for researchers, educators, and the general public.
Canadiana Heritage This link opens in a new window
- This digital archive provides access to primary source materials related to Canadian history, culture, and heritage. Resources include historical documents, newspapers, government publications, books, and ephemera.

Early Encounters in North America: Peoples, Cultures, and the Environment This link opens in a new window
- A collection of historical documents and records detailing interactions between European settlers and Indigenous peoples.
- Includes primary sources such as letters, diaries, reports, and official records from the 17th and 18th centuries, offering insights into the early encounters, cultural exchanges, and conflicts that shaped North American history.
Frontier Life: Borderlands, Settlement & Colonial Encounters This link opens in a new window
- A primary source database that explores the history of frontier regions, borderlands, and colonial encounters from the 16th to the 20th centuries. It provides access to manuscripts, maps, and other documents that detail the experiences of settlers, indigenous peoples, and colonial powers.
Globe and Mail: Historical Newspapers, 1844 - 2020 This link opens in a new window
- This digital archive provides full-text access to historical editions of The Globe and Mail, one of Canada’s leading newspapers.
- 4 year embargo on new issues.

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National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Education This link opens in a new window
- Find documentaries and films about the lives of Canadians, the environment, human rights, international conflict, and more.
North American Indian Thought and Culture This link opens in a new window
- Materials related to the intellectual and cultural heritage of Native American communities including documents containing personal narratives, historical accounts, and cultural records.
North American Women's Letters and Diaries This link opens in a new window
- A collection of personal letters and diaries written by women from North America that provide insight into the personal experiences, social conditions, and historical contexts of women across different periods and backgrounds.
Toronto Star: Historical Newspapers, 1894-2021 This link opens in a new window
- Complete access to the Toronto Star historical newspaper archive, includes articles, advertisements, and photographs, documenting Canadian history, culture, and social issues as reported in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.