History of "O Canada" | True North History

This video is for the unit Canada for Kinders: Lesson 3 Did you know that “O Canada” was originally a French poem written in 1880? It wasn’t until 1980—100 years later—that it officially became Canada’s national anthem! In this video, we explore the origins of the song, its English adaptations, and the changes made over the years. 📌 Chapters: 0:07 - The Birth of "O Canada" (1880) 0:38 - English Adaptations Begin (1901) 0:51 - Robert Stanley Weir’s Version (1908) 1:00 - Officially Becoming Canada’s Anthem (1980) 1:10 - Modern Changes to the Lyrics (2018) 1:30- Julie Black’s 2023 Lyric Change #Historyof #Ocanada #TrueNorthHistory ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Unlock the full potential of Canadian history education with True North History's engaging curriculum! 🇨🇦📚 Perfect for homeschooling or classrooms, our interactive units dive deep into Canada's past, highlighting Indigenous perspectives. 🌍✨ Ready to bring history to life? Purchase the curriculum today or explore a variety of unit studies to enrich your lessons! 🚀 Click here to get started! ➡️🔗 https://www.truenorthhistory.ca/