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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Women's History of the Southwest Coast of Newfoundland

For Students 9th - 10th
The role played by women in the history of southwest Newfoundland is profiled in this exhibit.Authentic photographs and stories of these hard working fisherwomen are included.
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Japanese Canadian History: The War Years and Beyond: Years of Sorrow and Shame

For Students 9th - 10th
The internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II is a dark time for human rights in Canada. The Japanese Canadian History Project looks at events and the impact on the Japanese community, and on the broader Canadian community.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Wallace Sandstone: Building Stones for a Nation.

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The History of Shipbuilding in Marystown, Nl

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of shipbuilding in Marystown, Newfoundland,from the earliest beginnings to present day,is profiled. Archival photographs and documents as well as audio stories are included.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The History of Olympic Bids

For Students 9th - 10th
Whistler,B.C. ..host to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games! This exhibit follows the history of Whistler and recognizes how previous unsuccessful Olympic bids worked to create this present day world tourist locale.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Steveston Recollections, the History of a Village

For Students 9th - 10th
Steveston,B.C., a rich farming and fishing community at the mouth of the Fraser River, is profiled. Follow the history of the town known as the 'salmon capital of the world.'
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Souls of Black Folk

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibit explores the history of the black community in Hamilton, Ontario.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Silver King From Discovery to Community

For Students 9th - 10th
The founding and history of Nelson, B.C. is profiled. The discovery of rich mineral deposits led to a rush and the quick expansion and development of Nelson as well as a lasting impact on the entire area. Archival photographs and...
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: That Was Phoebe: A Community Remembers Its Past

For Students 9th - 10th
The love of a generational home is seen in this exhibit. Phoebe Nobbs Hyde willed her home to the community to be used by all those who loved history. Archival photographs are included.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Seeking the Story of Mission Beach

For Students 9th - 10th
Mission Beach, Alberta has a history of Aboriginal people of different tribes and Christian missionaries of different faiths meeting together, making it the first mission west of the Red River Settlement.The exhibit includes historic...
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Point Atkinson Lighthouse: Maintaining the Light

For Students 9th - 10th
The Point Atkinson Lighthouse,built to protect the shipping trade of a growing Vancouver, is profiled. This is the history of the lighthouse ..from early, isolated days to the lives of the keepers of the lighthouse and their families to...
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Norris Arm: Those Pine Clad Hills

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Norris Arm, Newfoundland is profiled. Over the years, many different industries thrived..from salmon fishing and lumbering to the railway and the military. Archival photographs of the people and businesses are included.
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American History: Documents: Benjamin Drew: Testimony of the Canadian Fugitives

For Students 9th - 10th
From an academic website, these pages record the testimony of American slaves that fled north to Canada. In the United States these types of original documents are collected under the category of Slave Narratives and they represent an...
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Windows on the Past: A Virtual Tour of Mahone Bay

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia is viewed through original documents and photos as well as personal stories. This town was once the centre of Grand Banks fishing, privateers, and rum running!
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Wood Mountain Sports and Stampede

For Students 9th - 10th
First introduced by the North West police to celebrate Dominion Day, the history of the stampede and the many rural sport events are profiled in this exhibit. Archival photographs and stories of the time are included.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Whitney Pier Historical Museum: The World at Our Doorstep

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of the once bustling steel and coal town of Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia is profiled. Archival photos and town stories are included.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Tracks of Time

For Students 9th - 10th
The history and importance of the rail industry to mining and lumbering in North Bay, Ontario is profiled. Archival photographs and stories are included.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Fairfield Excavations

For Students 9th - 10th
The rediscovery and excavation of the old village of Fairfield, Ontario is profiled.The history of early settlers, artifacts, and the view of a long lost rural community make this a valuable historic exhibit.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Some Boats and Boatbuilders From Central Bonavista Bay

For Students 9th - 10th
The long, proud history of boatbuilding in Newfoundland is profiled. The exhibit showcases the earliest craft made by the Aboriginal peoples to the many other kinds of boats that came to be constructed. Archival photographs are included.
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Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: On to White Rock: A Building's Journey Through Time

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of the train station in White Rock, B.C.is profiled. It thrived during the railway era welcoming travelers to its small community. After the railway closed, the landmark building lived on as the White Rock Museum & Archives.
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Museum of Natural History

For Students 9th - 10th
"Discover the natural wonders of Canada's east coast". Great links to the museum.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Lighthouses Postcards

For Students 9th - 10th
An online collection of postcards that depict lighthouses from all over the United States and Canada. A history of lighthouses is included.
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Government of Canada

Canadian Military History Gateway: Canadian Military Heritage Vol. 3: Norad

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides background information and a Canadian perspective on NORAD, the joint defense organization of Canada and the United States.
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University of Alberta

Atlas of Alberta Railways: Before the Railway: Trails, Canoes and York Boats

For Students 3rd - 8th
Presented by the University of Alberta, this resource contains information on the early trade routes used in western Canada before the construction of the railway. The site also provides digital maps showing the locations of the land and...

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