White Pine Pictures
White Pine Pictures: New Norway, the Immigrant Trail
This site describes the making of a television documentary about a family of Norwegians who emigrated to Manitoba, Canada in 1912. The stories of the immigrants, the obstacles they faced and the legacy they have left are described here.
White Pine Pictures
White Pine Pictures: Wrestling With the Spirit: A Doukhobor Story
This site describes the experiences of a Doukhobor family, the Perverseffs, who settled in Saskatchewan after coming to Canada in 1899. It provides background to a television documentary about them.
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White Pine Pictures: Acadian Spirit: The Legacy of Philippe D'entremont
Baron Philippe Muise d'Entremont was an early Acadian immigrant to the New World. This site outlines the history of the d'Entremont family through the centuries and through historical events such as the expulsion of the Acadians in 1755....
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The History of the Chinese in Canada
This site gives an overview of the history of Chinese immigration to Canada accompanied by historical photographs. One section is devoted to the life of Jean Lumb who became a leader in the Chinese community. Another section describes...
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Canada's Penitentiary Museum
This unique museum aims to preserve the history of Canada's penitentiary system, believing you can learn a lot about a society by understanding its correctional system. You can read some of this history here.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: History of Canada (1992 Present)
Historical events in Canada from 1992 to the present are outlined. Events of greatest importance are covered including the Chretien Government, the creation of Nunavut, and contemporary social issues such as same-sex marriages. Links for...
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Bytown Museum: Canada's Capital
Here, the Bytown Museum looks at the founding history and the growth of Canada's Capital.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Canada Day
Kids learn about Canada day history and facts about this holiday that celebrates the country's aniversary .
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Visiting the Memories of Our Past
A photographic history of Bird Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Digital History
Digital History: The u.s. Canadian Border
The border between the United States and Canada in the east and Midwest was still not settled in the 1840s. See what happened that precipitated a final decision.
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Mc Cord Museum:operator. May I Help You?: Bell Canada's 125 Years
What if you didn't have a cell phone or Internet access? This site explores the history of telecommunications from the invention of the telephone to the technology we have now.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: The Poppy
We wear a poppy on November 11th to commemorate an important event in our history. Here teachers and students will find informative answers to some basic questions about the poppy along with some interesting facts.
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Cbc.ca: The Crucible Military Might
An introductory overview of Canada's participation in WW2. 'Canadians fight by land, air and sea as the country amasses the largest army in its history.'
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Juno Beach Centre: British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, also known as the Empire Air Training Scheme, was put in place during World War Two. Its goal was to train pilots from Britain, Australia and Canada for the Royal Air Force in Britain. Canada...
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Canadian Pacific Railway Archives
Check out the awesome images of the railroads as they helped to connect Canada's east and west.
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Cbc: When the Majority Doesn't Rule
Gain a better understanding about the difficulties faced by a minority government. Get a history of those Canadian Governments that had a minority government since Confederation.
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Cbc.ca: Taking the West Pioneers Head West
After Confederation, Canada focused on settling the vast lands to the West. They hoped to avoid the problems already faced by the Americans in western expansion by establishing peace and law before the settlers arrived.
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Cbc.ca: Hard Times Striking Back
During the Great Depression in Canada, the country and its people saw social unrest increase and the emergence of new political parties take place.
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Cbc.ca: The Crucible the American Cousin
As WW11 waged overseas, Canada and its southern neighbour, the USA, developed a closer relationship in America. Before actively entering the war, the USA worked through Canada to provide and protect both countries' welfare.
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Cbc.ca: The Crucible Fighting From the Home Front
Canada went from a country in economic crisis to one of the world's most industrialized nations during WW11. Canada's economy was revitalized, women joined the work force, the war effort was actively supported; yet unfair times did exist...
Marxists Internet Archive
The Patriotes Rebellion Quebec 1837 1839
This addresses class conflicts in Lower Canada by understanding the The Patriotes Rebellion in terms of frustrations with the British Government and their slow response to the 92 Resolutions. It is an interesting read, with related pages...
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Cbc.ca: The Great Transformation: Seeking an Identity
A brief overview of Canada at the start of the 20th century when Prime Minister Laurier was in power, the divide between French and English, challenges in the West, and existing ties to Britain.
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Cbc.ca: Hard Times Canadians Suffer
During the Great Depression, Canada was one of the very hardest hit countries.An overview is given of the fall of the stock market, unemployment, economic crisis, Dust Bowl years.
Veterans Affairs Canada
The Faces of Peace: Veterans of the Canadian Forces
A fact sheet on Canada's evolution as a peacekeeper in troubled countries around the world.
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