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July 16, 2024
Rai: big money
An item is said to have cultural value when it can be directly associated with the history, people, beliefs or rituals important to a society. It’s the same with a rai—its value can be greater depending upon who authorized it, who carved it and who subsequently owned it. -
June 18, 2024
Decoding Canadian economic data
Develop data literacy skills by interpreting charts of Canadian economic data. -
April 18, 2024
Lessons from the Great Depression
What the stock market crash of 1929 did was starkly reveal the weaknesses of economic systems that had evolved from the unregulated capitalism of the late 19th century. -
March 25, 2024
Welcoming Newfoundland to Canada
Newfoundland’s entry into Confederation marked the end of an era when Canadian provinces issued their own coins and paper money. -
February 12, 2024
Connecting Canadian industries
Explore different industries in the Canadian economy and see how they are interconnected and evolving. -
January 31, 2024
March Break at the Museum
Share part of your March Break with us at the Museum. Drop in for free family activities about counterfeiting and how our bank notes are designed to prevent it or check out our online activities.