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Articles related to "Canadian Culture"
Recap A recap of one year of articles about Canadian History and Culture. Where to from here? canadian history • canadian culture • issues • identity.
What is a Canadian? Canada day is approaching and each year we ask ourselves: what is it that makes us Canadians. canada • identity • canadian • culture • history
TULIPS, TULIPS, TULIPS May 3rd to the 20th 2002, Canadians in Ottawa will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Tulip Festival. tulip festival • canadian tulip festival • canadian artists • via rail canada • via rail
CANOE THE NAHANNI RIVER A canoe trip down the Nahanni River is the experience of a lifetime, but will take extensive planning if you want your trip to be a success. canoeing • canoe • canoe trip • nahanni • nahanni river
NIAGARA FALLS: Little Known Facts Niagara Falls holds mystery and intrigue for people around the world. We think of the Falls as one entity, when in reality, it is made up of three separate waterfalls.,Niagara Falls holds mystery and intrigue for people around the world. We think of the Falls as one entity, when in reality, it is made up of three separate waterfalls. mary • alward • mary alward • suite101 • niagara falls
AT PEACE Last year, my husband and I decided to get away from it all. We wanted to go somewhere where there was no telephone, no computers, no television and few people. Haliburton Ontario was the perfect place. suite 101 • suite101.com • mary • mary alward • alward
Canada beneath the Harvest Moon Mary M. Alward, contributing Editor for Suite101's <a href="http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/5086"><b>Canadian Tourism, Travel & Culture</b></a> looks at traditional life down on the farm at harvest time. harvest time • canadian tourism • canadian travel • canadian culture • mary m alward
CANADA'S QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS On a tiny island south of Alaska's panhandle and ninety miles off the coast of British Columbia, a battery of weathered and decaying totem poles stare out to sea. These totem poles once declared the status of the powerful Haida Nation totem poles • alaska's panhandle • national park • ninstints • grizzly bears
Christmas Reading A variety of Christmas books for all of those who love to curl up during the holidays for a great read. christmas • christmas books • canadian • canadian travel • canadian tourism
Cold Process Soap Making 101 : Review of Suite University Course Cold Process Soapmaking is a wonderful course that will teach you how to make your own soap without preservatives. A wonderful way of moving forward into the New Year. cold process soapmaking • suite university • university • online courses • online course
DADDY'S CHAIR As a child I would scramble into my father's lap when he sat on his old wooden chair. Here, he told stories of his younger days when he had traveled the US and Canada. When he died, his chair became a symbol to his family. Though any one else would consider it just an ugly, old wooden chair, I thought of it as a throne from which my father had ruled his kingdom. dad • father • stallion • gene autry • the lone ranger
EASTER DELIGHTS Our family had many Easter traditions when I was a child. Some of them have passed with members of our family but my favorite is still carried on by my mother. This is a custom that will be carried on for many generations to come. It is our family's Easter delight. easter • church • bonnets • outfits • easter bunny
FISHING FUN When I was a child, I liked nothing better than to put a bamboo pole over my shoulder and go fishing with Grandpa. Last summer, I took my grandson, Brandon, who was four, on his first fishing expedition and he was delighted. suite101.com • suite101 • mary • alward • mary alward
Four Mounties Killed On Thursday, March 3, 2005, four RCMP officers were gunned down in the line of duty. When will our politicans see that they must give power to police and the courts in order to stop the escalation of crime. mounties • rcmp • royal canadian mounted police • 4 officers killed • officers gunned down
Fragrant Dishes for your Outdoor Dinner Party Do you entertaining outdoors on a warm, summer evening, when the sweet fragrance of blossoms from my garden drift across the evening breeze? If so, make the evening unforgettable by adding blooms from your garden to your dishes. edible • outdoor dinner • party • blooms • edible flowers
Fun Project for Kids Hi, my name is Brandon. I had to do this great fun project for school. I'm going to tell you what I did. Maybe you would like to do a project that is similar. project for kids • kids • fun activity for kids • kids activities • kids crafts
Granny Ross It's hard to imagine what life was like for early settlers to Canada. Early pioneer, Marie Henriette Ross, faced daily challenges. In addition, she blazed a trail in the world of science, inspiring future generations. granny ross • science • marie henriette ross • mary m alward • mary alward
INTERNET SAFETY FOR KIDS When young children go online, it is our duty to teach them Internet safety. A few basic rules will make life easier for you and ensure your child's safety while he/she is online. children • suite101 • suite 101.com • alward • mary alward
LIBRARY IN TWO COUNTRIES The border between the United States and Canada is the longest undefended border in the world. Canada and the US have long since shared a peaceful and friendly existence. A little-known library on the Vermont/Quebec border emphasizes the peaceful co-existence of the two countries. library in two countries • canada • united states • suite101 • suite101.com
Natives of Sea and Cedar Canadian Natives did more than sit on ponies and chase buffalo across the plains. This only represents the Plain Indians. Join me for a glimpse into the lives of Canada's natives of sea and cedar. natives • canada • canadian natives • plains indians • sea and cedar
Natives of Sea and Cedar: Part Three How was a chilkat blanket made? What did the natives of the northwest coast wear? This article covers clothing, chilkat blankets and food of the natives of the northwest coast. natives of sea and cedar • cedar • native people • haida • haida nation
Natives of Sea and Cedar: Part Two In part one of the natives of the northwest coast, we covered canoes. In this article find out where the natives of the northwest coast lived, how they built their houses and what they ate. natives • canada • canadian natives • plains indians • sea and cedar
NEUROBLASTOMA: Childhood Cancer Neuroblastoma is one of the most common "solid" (non-leukemic) tumors found in children. It effects one in 7,000. Almost all children effected by Neuroblastoma are under five at the time of diagnosis. 50% are under the age of two. neuroblastoma • cancer • non-leukemic • suite 101 • suite 101.com
ONTARIO WATER SCARE: E.coli Kills Five Five people have died in Walkerton, Ontario due to E.coli poisoning from the area's water supply. Since the article was written, it has come to light that the Ministry of the Enviroment and the Tory government was well aware of what was happening in Walkerton as far back as 1998. suite 101 • suite 101.com • mary • alward • mary alward
Poetry to Warm the Heart I've put together a few poems to warm the heart, in order to participate in Susan Jeavons' Poetry Extravaganza Event. I hope you enjoy them. poet • poetry • poetry extravaganza 2005 • poetry contest • poems
SCI-FI MEMORIES I remember our entire family gathering around the floor-model radio when I was young and listening to fantastic stories. Then, Dad was able to save his money and buy a TV. Little did we children know that TV would open up a whole new world for us. science fiction • sci-fi • suite 101 • suite 101.com • mary
Screech Like a Banshee Have you ever heard the term, "Screech like a banshee?" This phrase is often used when describing the screech owl. Though this article focuses mainly on the eastern screech owl, it has a small bit of information on other owls as well. canadian tourism • nature • eastern screech owl • folklore • nature
Symbols of Canada The greatest symbol of Canada is our flag, but because the country is unique, we use many different symbols to let the world know who we are and where we live. canada • canada for kids • symbols of canada • maple leaf • canada goose
THANKSGIVING IN CANADA In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October. The history of Canadian Thanksgiving has been influenced mainly by three other factors. suite101 • suite101.com • mary • alward • mary alward
THE DINOSAUR CAPITAL OF CANADA The Badlands of Drumheller, in South Central Alberta, are very rare. A rich cache of fossils as well as intact dinosaur skeletons can be found in this area. A perfect vacation spot for the whole family. suite101 • suite101.com • mary • alward • mary alward
THE EARLY SETTLING OF NEWFOUNDLAND Since the beginning of the sixteenth Century, European fishermen have been coming to the shores of what is today known as Newfoundland. But it was the settlers of the seventeenth Century that endured indescribeable hardships to colonize the Island. suite 101 • suite 101.com • mary • alward • mary alward
THE HISTORY OF EASTER In the Christian religion, the Easter tradition focuses on one man - a man who was born of Virgin birth and for thirty-three years walked the earth. His name is Jesus. jesus • easter • crucify • thorns • mary alward
THE RED OCHRE PEOPLE The Beothuck Indian lived on the island of Newfoundland for hundreds of years. They covered their clothes, weapons and bodies with a mixture of red ochre and oil. The Beothuck were befriended by John Guy in 1610 when he first recorded settlement on the island. What happened to the red ochre people of this remote island? suite101 • suite 101.com • mary • alward • mary alward
THE WORLD HAS CHANGED! When the terrorists attacked the USA on September 11, 2001, the world changed. For the first time in history, 6,000 people lost their lives at the hand of a foreign organization on American soil. mary alward • bin laden • terrorists • declaring war on terrorism • terrorism
Trumpeter Swans The Trumpeter swan is the rarest bird in the world. Trumpeters are not only beautiful but are marvelously effective ambassadors for wetland habitat. Help to protect this magnificent species. trumpeter swan • swan • wetlands • canadian tourism • canadian travel
WASH DAY AT GRANDMA'S Wash day a Grandma's was a unique and exciting day for me when I was a child. I well remember the old, manual washer that was pumped by hand and can still feel my arms ache from pumping the handle. Often, I thought my arms would fall off before Grandma would appear and relieve me of the duty. grandma's • wash day • manual washer • mary • mary alward
CANADA'S YUKON Canada's Yukon Territory in the northwest is one of the last untouched wilderness areas in the world. ecotourism • wetlands • yukon • canadas yukon • canada
IS CANADA IMMUNE TO TERRORISM? A few weeks ago, fiction turned to reality when terrorist attacked the USA. Since Canada and the US have such a close relationship, the question arises, "Is Canada Immune to Terrorism?" canada • terrorism • immune • mary alward • mary
NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA Niagara Falls, Ontario is a great place to visit. Whether it be a day, weekend, or an extended holiday, there is always something to see and do at the Falls. niagara falls • falls • mary alward • mary • alward
STAMP OUT TERRORISM On September 11, terrorists hijacked four planes and assaulted the United States. Over 6,000 people lost their lives to terrorism that morning. It is time to declare war on terrorism and terrorists around the world. war on terrorism • mary alward • mary • alward • suite101
THE HOME FRONT: 2001 The people of Canada who are guarding the "homefront" have a responsibility to assure the morale of our troops is kept high, especially in the upcoming Christmas season. support our troops • support our troops event • homefront • christmas • canada
Victoria, British Columbia for Kids Want to take the kids on a trip of a lifetime? Then Victoria, British Columbia is the place to go. Scenic panoramas and breath taking views will remain in their memories forever. There are hundreds of attractions for kids to enjoy in and around Victoria. victoria • british columbia • victoria bc • kids • travel with kids
It Doesn't Make The Cut Blurring the line between film styles and theatrical conventions, Millan's new play, entitled Directors Cut opened recently at the Factory Studio Theatre in Toronto. directors cut • jim millan • factory theatre • gord rand • chris earle
You Could Be A Canadian An homage to Jeff Foxworthy, with an eye to Canadian culture. Sometimes we have to leave home in order to be able to appreciate what we have. jeff foxworthy • canada • canadian • driving • celine dion
Blue Jacket Legein Retires The Columbus Blue Jacket prospect shocked the hockey world by announcing his retirement from hockey this past week, but should anybody be that surprised? legein retires • stefan legein • blue jackets • rick nash • doug woods
Chinese Lantern Festival The 2008 Greater Vancouver International Chinese Lantern Festival, with its scenes from Chinese history, science, folklore, mythology, and cartoons, is the oddest fluff. festivals • lanterns • sculpture • theme parks • fantasy
International Trade Communication Global traders are doomed to failure should they ignore the distinct communication styles of different cultures. international trade communication • smart business negotiators • audience cultural styles • universalism fails • indirect
Visit a Sugar Shack in Quebec When Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs sang about the sugar shack way back in 1963, they might have had a hit single, but the best sugar shacks were - and are - in Quebec. quebec • quebec city • sugar shack • maple sugar • maple butter
Elections: Part I, the Liberal Party of Canada The Prime Minister called the elections. First up, the Liberals. canada • elections • liberals • grits • chretien
Hockey Day in Canada 2008 Canada will be celebrating the game of hockey when Hockey Day in Canada takes place this Saturday. The event will celebrate Canada's passion for hockey.. hockey night in canada • hockey day in canada • ron maclean • cbc • hockey |
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