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GeoMinute Queen Elizabeth II's Crowning Achievements

The reign of Queen Elizabeth II lasted more than 70 years; during that time, she presided over some of the most significant moments in Canadian history.

12:50 AM on TVO (TV Ontario)

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GeoMinute Agnes Macphail, a Political Trailblazer

On December 6, 1921, Agnes MacPhail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons; throughout her long political career, MacPhail championed the rights of women, immigrants, prisoners and other marginalized groups.

12:51 AM on TVO (TV Ontario)

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GeoMinute Grace Annie Lockhart, a pioneer of women's higher education

Canadian Geographic's GeoMinute series offers bite-sized videos commemorating significant moments, places and figures in Canadian history.

11:58 PM on TVO (TV Ontario)

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GeoMinute The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

After a period of mourning for King George VI, planning begins for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

12:51 AM on TVO (TV Ontario)

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GeoMinute The Birth of the United Nations

The United Nations, created in 1945 with 50 nations signing on, has since grown to 193 nations who collectively support the organization's humanitarian ideals.

4:51 PM on TVO (TV Ontario)

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GeoMinute The Birth of the United Nations

The United Nations, created in 1945 with 50 nations signing on, has since grown to 193 nations who collectively support the organization's humanitarian ideals.

5:57 PM on TVO (TV Ontario)

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GeoMinute The Birth of the United Nations

The United Nations, created in 1945 with 50 nations signing on, has since grown to 193 nations who collectively support the organization's humanitarian ideals.

6:58 PM on TVO (TV Ontario)

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GeoMinute The Birth of the United Nations

The United Nations, created in 1945 with 50 nations signing on, has since grown to 193 nations who collectively support the organization's humanitarian ideals.

7:58 PM on TVO (TV Ontario)

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GeoMinute Honouring Indigenous Veterans in the Canadian Armed Forces

Each year on November 8, Canada honours the bravery and sacrifices of the nearly 12,000 Indigenous veterans who have contributed to various war efforts.

10:46 PM on TVO (TV Ontario)

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GeoMinute The Inuit Right to Vote

When the Dominion of Canada was formed in 1867, Inuit homelands remained free from colonial government interference, and the Inuit continued to govern themselves as they had for thousands of years.

12:53 AM on TVO (TV Ontario)

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