Canada’s Participation in the Korean War:
Inquiry, Historical Thinking, and Action
Learn about our shared histories and help your students build bridges across Canada and the world through these innovative Korean War inquiries developed by teachers for Canadian classrooms. The inquiries include all of the primary and secondary sources that students need to engage in the compelling questions through a series of formative tasks and include extension ideas to help students take informed action in their own school or community.
All lessons are available online in both French and English for teachers across Canada.
Elementary inquiry
How ca
n I best remember the Korean War?
Middle years inquiry
What do different stories tell us about the Korean War?
Thanks to Veterans Affairs Canada, you can now order a print copy of the teachers’ guide shipped to your school.
This project would not have been possible without the generous support of our many partners including:
- The Korean War Legacy Foundation
- The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (Republic of Korea)
- Senator Yonah Martin
- The Korean War Veterans of Canada Association
- C3 Teachers
- The Academy of Korean Studies
- The Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada
- The Government of Canada
Find additional resources created by our Ontario member association, OHASSTA.
- Shorter lessons about the Korean War developed for the Ontario curriculum in English and French for grade 6 and grade 10.
- Secondary resource: The History of Democratization in Korea
- Secondary resource: Korea: Economic Development (EN) and Développement Économique (FR).
Memorandum of Understanding
SSENC president Rachel Collishaw signs the MOU with Dr. Jongwoo Han of the Korean War Legacy Foundation and the Honorable Jack Murta, chairman of the Korean War Veterans of Canada Foundation
Claude Charland
Korean War veteran Claude Charland addresses the veterans and honoured guests at the MOU signing, February 21, 2020,
Senator Yonah Martin
Senator Yonah Martin addresses the veterans and honoured guests at the MOU signing February 21, 2020.
Honoured guests
Veterans and honoured guests for the signing of the MOU, including veterans, educators and members of the Korean-Canadian community.
Project news
Manitoba Social Science Teachers’ Association (MSSTA), Winnipeg
October 21st, Manitoba teachers had the opportunity to meet together and explore various topics, including a SSENC presentation on our Korean War resources.
Alberta Teachers Association Social Studies Conference
In the beautiful setting of Banff, Alberta, teachers had the opportunity to explore the theme of building bridges.
