HIST 220 examines the history of the Canadian North from its aboriginal past through to the present. Emphasis, however, is on political and social developments from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Topics include exploration, whaling, and the fur trade; mining, scientific study and non-Indigenous settlement; World War II and growth of state involvement in and control of Indigenous people's lives; land claims, self-government and devolution; and contemporary northern and Arctic issues.

In Fall 2026, this course is delivered by Trent University. Students must complete additional registration steps. Please contact Amanda Graham for details. Registration in this course will close on August 16.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100. HIST 140 is recommended.