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German Canadian History & Culture/german canadian.ca
Canadians of German background have contributed a lot to Canadian society. This website tracks the historical importance of German people's contributions, but also shares with all Canadians the current cultural traditions that...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: History of Canada (1982 92)
Historical events in Canada from 1982-1992 are outlined. Issues of greatest significance are touched upon, including the new Constitution, the Air India Disaster, Brian Mulroney, the Oka Crisis, and the Gulf War. Links for further...
Government of Canada
Canadian Space Agency: Canadarm
A concise description of the development, function and history of Canada's most famous robotic and technological achievement.
Other
Samuel Hearne: Explorer and Naturalist
Though he "has not always been thought well of," Samuel Hearne is the first--and one of the best--naturalists in Canadian history. This article lists some of the reasons he has been perceived as a failure and highlights the first-class...
PBS
Empire of the Bay: Sir Martin Frobisher
Read through the biography of Martin Frobisher to find out his importance in Canadian history.
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University of Wisconsin: Solomon Juneau, Founder of Milwaukee
Solomon Juneau, a French-Canadian, was one of the first settlers in the Milwaukee area and helped to shape its future. There is a profile of him here along with photos of his last home, which is now a museum.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: History of Canadian Theatre
This is a synopsis of Canadian theatre from the introduction of Europeans to the 1970s.
Other
History of the Donnellys
The Donnellys were one of Canada's most notorious families who were massacred in 1880. This is a brief history that gives a background look at the family including an eye-witness account of the Donnelly massacre.
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: The Canadian Northern Railway Maps
This collection of maps details the railway system in Western Canada in 1916. Viewer can zoom in on the maps for added detail.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Alternative and Experimental Theatre
This is a FANTASTIC into to alternative theatre in Canada. The best part is all the links for further study.
Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of History: Gallery
This article is easy to navigate for students of all ages. Provides examples of Chinese artwork: plants and flowers, birds, mammals, landscapes, portraits, semi-realist landscapes, symbolic art, and abstract art.
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: History by the Minute: Andrew Mynarski
Part of a series, this resource profiles Andrew Mynarski, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroism in WWII. Learn more about the life of this brave pilot who died for his country. Includes a brief video and learning resources.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: One Man's History in Wood: The John Mc Crea Collection
Explore this collection of models created by artisan John McNeely. The exhibit features furnishings, homes, and buildings used by Ontario pioneers. Excellent annotations accompany each artifact.
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Metis Trappers and Hide Working
The Metis are skilled trappers. Trapping was a mainstay of their livelihoods in the past but this is not the case today. This article on Metis trapping also includes discussion questions and a bibliography.
Gabriel Dumont Institute
The Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Resources
Part of a larger web site, this site lists a series of links to Metis research documents.Useful for anyone collectingbackground data on the Metis of Saskatchewan.
Historica Canada
History by the Minute: Marconi
Part of a video series, this clip profiles Marconi who made possible the first wireless message transmitted from England to Cabot Tower, Newfoundland. Learn more about this innovative man and his even more amazing achievement. Links to...
Historica Canada
History by the Minute: Sir Sanford Fleming
Part of a series, this video clip profiles Sanford Fleming, an extraordinary innovator, who created the time concept of standard time. He also surveyed the first rail route across Canada and designed our first postage stamp. Links to...
Gabriel Dumont Institute
The Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture
The Gabriel Dumont Institute has pulled together a variety of educational resources surrounding the Metis Peoples. From Bison hunting to the Metis Food and Diet, educators can access both lesson plans and resources to support teaching...
White Pine Pictures
White Pine Pictures: Passage From India
This site describes the history of immigration from India and the making of a television documentary on this topic. It follows the life of an immigrant named Bagga Singh, who arrived in 1913, and his descendants. It also describes the...
White Pine Pictures
White Pine Pictures: The Impossible Home: Robert Kroetsch and His German Roots
This site describes the family history of Robert Kroetsch, a Canadian writer and poet, whose family emigrated from Germany in 1841. It provided background for the making of a television documentary on Kroetsch's family.
White Pine Pictures
White Pine Pictures: Sons and Daughters: The Italians of Schreiber
The community of Schreiber, Ontario has deep connections with the town of Siderno in Calabria, Italy as half its occupants have ancestors who came from there. This site describes the history of the town and the making of a television...
Other
Penguin Group Canada: Our Canadian Girl Author Julie Lawson
Julie Lawson is interviewed here about her book 'Emily: Across The James Bay Bridge', which is part of the Our Canadian Girl series. She discusses her interest in Victoria, B.C.'s history.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Royal Canadian Navy
The content of this article includes a history of the Royal Canadian Navy, how it is structured, the make-up of its fleet, navy personnel, major traditions, and memorials placed for losses suffered.
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