Citizenship Week Books for Adults

Whether we are Canadian citizens by birth or by choice, Citizenship Week is all about learning our history, heritage, and the rights and responsibilities of being a Canadian citizen.

Updated April 11, 2026
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Greater Victoria Public Library
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Canadian Geographic atlas of Canada the story of a country through maps, photographs, history and culture
Map
An authoritative and prestigious new atlas that records Canada today, looks back into its history and takes a glimpse toward tomorrow. In this atlas, you will find outstanding reference maps of Canada, detailed pages including contributions from Canadian luminaries on many aspects of the country...
Canada's world wonders
Brown, Ron
Ebook
Take a journey across Canada to visit our world-renowned natural and historic landmarks. With Canada's World Wonders, you'll visit Banff National Park, the first link in a vast network of natural parks and heritage sites that has grown to include Old Quebec,...
Reconciling history : a story of Canada
Wilson-Raybould, Jody
Paper Book
One of Indigo's Top 10 History Books of 2024 and Top 100 Books of 2024 * One of the Toronto Star's 25 books to read this season * One of Kobo CA's Best Nonfiction Ebooks of the Year * One of CBC's Best Canadian Nonfiction of 2024 From the #1 national bestselling...
In Flanders Fields : 100 years
Betts, Amanda
Paper Book
A beautifully designed collection of essays on war, loss and remembrance to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the writing of Canada's most famous poem.In early 1915, the death of a young friend on the battlefields of Ypres inspired Canadian soldier, field surgeon and poet John McCrae...
Public Servant's Guide to Government in Canada
Marland, Alexander J.
Paper Book
The Public Servant's Guide to Government in Canada is a concise primer on the inner workings of government in Canada. This is a go-to resource for students, for early career public servants, and for anyone who wants to know more about how government works. Grounded in experience, the book...
North of nowhere : song of a Truth and Reconciliation commissioner
Wilson, Marie (Journalist)
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * The Hill Times 100 Best Book of 2024 * The incomparable first-hand account of the historic Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada told by one of the commissioners who led it. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established to record...

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