The Unfurling of the Maple Leaf: Canada’s Flag and a Nation’s Identity

The Evolution of the Canadian Flag: The Maple Leaf's Rise to Prominence

The year is 1965. Canada stands on the precipice of a profound declaration of selfhood. For nearly a century, the Dominion of Canada had flown a flag that bore a striking resemblance to its larger, more powerful neighbor to the south – the Canadian Red Ensign. This ensign, featuring the Union Jack in the canton … Read more