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Wikipedia: Punch Dickins
A Wikipedia article on Canadian bush pilot, Clennell Haggerston "Punch" Dickins. Included are a biography of his early life, his contributions during the World Wars, and his post-war legacy.
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Wikipedia: Bloc Quebecois
Presents the formation of the Bloc Quebecois and how this new political party would influence Canadian politics.
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Postmodernism and Postcolonialism in Ondaatje's "In the Skin of a Lion"
Read how Michael Ondaatje revisits and reconstructs Toronto's history in his novel, "In the Skin of a Lion."
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: University of Alberta the Alberta Central Railway
This is a brief history of a railway that was envisioned to be a "trans-prairie " railway and was planned to serve the settlers in the Red Deer area. Included are maps, and primary source documents.
World InfoZone
World Infozone: Canada
Resource with background and current information about Canada which is in North America. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact sheet...
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Wikipedia: Reform Party of Canada
Describes the rise of the Reform Party in Canada, its history, and where it started.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Souls of Black Folk
This exhibit explores the history of the black community in Hamilton, Ontario.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
Biography of Big Bear
A biography of Mistahimaskwa, called Big Bear by the European Americans, one of the leaders involved in the Rebellion of 1885, when the Metis tribe revolted against the Canadian government.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
Biography of Gabriel Dumont
The story of Gabriel Dumont, a leader of the Metis tribe, which revolted against the Canadian government in 1885.
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Who Are the Mennonites?
This site invites the viewer to explore the Mennonite tapestry to learn about their history, beliefs, and culture and how they are adapting to a changing world.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Canada
Features a complete destination guide to Canada, a country profile, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government,...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Edmonton's Francophone Heritage
Explore both historical and modern Edmonton such as the years between 1891-1900, the Klondike, L'Ouest Canadian Newspaper, or Immigration and Immigration Policy. Videos, audio and images all support learners as they learn about...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Canada's Multicultural Policies
The multiculturalism of Canadian society is profiled in this comprehensive resource. Diversity,celebrations,benefits, immigration policies, and much more are addressed in this site.
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Government of Canada: The Symbols of Canada: The Maple Tree
This resource provides a history of the maple tree in Canada and its significance to Canadian culture.
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Government of Canada: The Symbols of Canada: The Beaver
The beaver as a symbol of Canadian heritage is well documented in this resource. A history of the beaver's importance to the fur trade is discussed, as well as the many other ways it has come to symbolize Canada. It is appropriate for...
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Laura Secord
Looking for a study on the bravery of women? Risking being caught as a spy, Laura Secord made a perilous 19 mile trek to warn Lieutenant FitzGibbon of an impending attack by the Americans. Through a short video, Secord is remembered as a...
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An Exploration of Historic Prejudice: The Italians
Some Italians came to British Columbia during the gold rush and the building of the CPR. They began to arrive in earnest beginning in 1898 to build the B.C. Southern Railway. They suffered from prejudice from English-speaking Europeans....
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Wings Over Alberta
Wings Over Alberta explores a period during the formation of Alberta, including the role that it played in World War II. The focus of this site, 'Canada's Air War', provides a background to the Royal Canadian Armed Forces efforts...
PBS
Empire of the Bay: Jacques Cartier
Who was Jacques Cartier? What voyages has history recorded? This one-page biography from PBS provides learners with these details and more.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Micmac
Learn about the culture of the Micmac, a Canadian Indian group. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: School Yard Memories
Trace the history of Stevenston School from its pre-history construction in the late 1800s through its many upgrades until 1948 with the opening of Lord Byng School #3.
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Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Agriculture plays an important part of Manitoba's history, economy, environment and future. The Manitoba Agricultural Museum offers visits to its site in rural Manitoba, and through this website explains important aspects of farming in...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alex Decoteau Edukit: Students
Through a timeline, photographs, history, biography page and game zone, students will enhance learning and understanding of the life and times of Alex Decoteau.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1240: Northwest Passage
An article on the history of the search for the Northwest Passage. The discussion focuses on the reality that there is no Passage - only a history of brave people suffering incredible hardships to learn that the region was impassable...
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