Family Ties: Ontario at the Time of Confederation, grade 8

What was it like to live in Ontario at the time of Confederation? How did political, social, and economic forces impact different families around the province? This hands-on workshop will connect students with historical individuals to help them explore and understand the context and significance of Confederation in 1867.

Working with our exhibit, Family Ties: Ontario Turns 150, students will learn about four family groups living in different areas of the province in the mid-19th century, and look at primary source records to gather information and draw conclusions about their lives during the Era of Confederation. Workshops taking place at the Archives will include a tour of the facility, giving students a behind-the-scenes look at our Reading Room, Preservation Lab, and archival vaults.