Curated OER
Charles Lawrence's Expulsion Orders or Acadians in 1755
An interesting, but sparse, PowerPoint on early North American history awaits your class. The presentation is only two slides. It is a copy of a letter written by Charles Lawrence to Major Hanfield commanding him to clearing the country...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Admiral Digby Museum: Digby County: A Journey Through Time
Digby, Nova Scotia is a community with a long history of oral tradition. This has played a large part in preserving the community's history as elders' stories, gleaned from interviews, have been preserved for the future. This exhibit...
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Highland Village Museum: An Clachan Gaidhealach
The Highland Village Museum/An Clachan Gaidhealac aims to educate people about Gaelic culture and history in Nova Scotia, as well as to promote Gaelic culture and language in order to aid their survival. A synopsis of Gaelic history and...
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This Is Nova Scotia
This is the home of Nova Scotia's Official Tourism Website. Find much useful information about this beautiful Canadian province including learning about its history, culture, music, climate, and geography. Capture its charm while viewing...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Wallace Sandstone: Building Stones for a Nation.
The sandstone formations in Wallace, Nova Scotia are examined as is the geological history of the area and development of the town. Artifacts, authentic photos, and stories of the people are included.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Loyalist Link: The Forest and the Sea
Shelburne, Nova Scotia became a major safe haven for fleeing United Empire Loyalists. Its rise, success, and decline are profiled in the exhibit. Archival photographs and documents are included.