People and Stories of Canada to 1867

By Michele Visser-Wikkerink and E. Leigh Syms

Take a look at life in Canada from very early times until 1867. The history of Canada is presented in exciting stories about different people and intriguing events, including wars, betrayals, and acts of heroism. To help make history come alive, People and Stories of Canada to 1867 includes:

• hundreds of vibrant illustrations, pictures, and historical artwork
• detailed maps, charts, and diagrams
• accurate timelines to help organize historical information
• special information boxes to enhance content
• and much more!

Recommended by Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth as a Manitoba Grade 5 Social Studies Learning Resource.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Portage & Main Press
• Release date: Aug 2, 2021
• ISBN: 9781774920169

Michele Visser-Wikkerink

Michele has been published in the Winnipeg Free Press, The Banner, and Geez magazine. Other writings include Hunger in a World of Abundance: A Study Guide, and Refugees and Exiles: A Canadian Perspective. She is currently writing a history of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank and ghost-writing a memoir. Michele’s areas of expertise include food and justice issues, social concerns, Canadian history, and freelance recipe development. She is a member of the Manitoba Writer’s Guild.

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