Bring the story of Canada’s early exploration to life with “The River That Named a Nation”, an engaging classroom play about Jacques Cartier’s voyages to Canada from 1534–1542. This ready-to-perform play allows students to explore the journeys, discoveries, and historical significance of Jacques Cartier through drama, storytelling, and active participation. Perfect for whole-class performances or small-group activities, this resource provides an engaging way for students to develop their understanding of Canadian history while building confidence, collaboration, and communication skills. Included in this resource is the complete play script, character list, staging notes, and comprehension questions to support classroom discussions and deeper learning. Designed for easy classroom use, the play is provided in editable Microsoft Word format, allowing teachers to customise the script and activities to suit their students’ needs and teaching context.