Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Tus: Aboriginal Traditions and Knowledge
The TUS website examines the history and methodologies of land use by Aboriginal peoples. The Multimedia link is an excellent source of oral histories through interviews with elders as well as other knowledgeable people.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta's Francophone Heritage
Explore the historical background, the people, the communities, the culture and the lifeways of the Francophone population of Alberta.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Modern Emigration
Essay on Dutch emigration in modern times. Rather than the mass emigration that occurred during the 19th Century, emigration during the 20th Century to U.S. and Canada was on more of an individual basis.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Montagnais Naskapi
Learn about the culture of the Montagnais-Naskapi people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: New France
An overview of New France, from the time the French first began to explore the area until they ceded Canada to the British (Treaty of Paris, signed in 1763). Includes a discussion of the founding of Quebec City and early maps of the...
Curated OER
Photograph of the First Steam Locomotive Built in Canada
Trains played a large role in the history of Canada and its progress to Confederation in 1867. Take a look at the first trains and the important role they played in joining east to west in this website with photos and audio clips.
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.
Digital History
Digital History: Who Were the Loyalists?
A very brief look at who the Loyalists were during the Revolutionary War, and what became of them when the war was over.
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: World War I and the Consolidation of Rail Line in Canada
During World War l, 300 miles of rail and other track materials were taken in response by the British Government for rails to be used for military purposes in France. This brief account includes pictures and primary documents.
Other
Corporation of the Town of Petrolia: The Town of Petrolia
Petrolia, Ontario is know as "The Greatest Town on Earth." Located in Southwestern Lambton County, it has a unique and rich history and has been named by MacLean's Magazine as one of the five safest communities in Canada. Links provide...
Other
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...
Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
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.
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...
Other
Hooper Virtual Paleontological Museum
This site provides a virtual tour to the Hooper Virtual Paleontological Museum. There are many virtual exhibits to visit through a series of links, including Mass Extinctions and Human Evolution. Very descriptive and fun tour!
Other
Military History: Second World War: Italy: Ortona
An engaging look at Canadian soldiers battle in Ortona. Interesting reading is contained in coloured boxes on this site.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: So, This Is Alberta
As a part of celebrating Alberta's 100 years of being a province in Canada, The Heritage Community Foundation has created "So, this is Alberta", a website that thoroughly captures who Alberta is. From History to Innovation, from Natural...
Other
The Rooms: Inuit in Labrador
This site surveys the history and culture of the Inuit of Labrador. Illustrated, it discusses Inuit hunting, fishing, shelters, clothing, and more.
University of Prince Edward Island
The Canal Era in Canada: The Maritimes in the Canal Era
Scroll through to find information about canals in the United States and Canada during their development, particularly how it reduced transport time of products.
Other
Black History Canada : The Arts
An informative look at the influence of African music in Canada.
Other
Crop Life Canada
Covers a wide variety of issues from pestcide facts and history to food safety and human health. This organization is involved in all aspects of industry-wide education, communication, legislation, regulation to protecting Canada's...
Other
Center for Columbia River History: Promoting the Study of Columbia River
The Center for Columbia River History contains information about a river that spans seven states and a territory in Canada. Understand the environmental factors that contribute to this river.
Other
Town of Shelburne: Shelburne, Ontario, Canada
Shelburne, Ontario is located in Dufferin County and is renowned for the Old Time Fiddle Championship that is held there in August. Links provide information on its history, businesses and events.
Other
Donnelly Family Tree
The Donnellys were one of Canada's most notorious families who were massacred in 1880. The family tree gives information on the parents of the Donnellys and their descendants.