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Recap
A recap of one year of articles about Canadian History and Culture. Where to from here?
canadian history • canadian culture • issues • identity.
A recap of one year of articles about Canadian History and Culture. Where to from here?
canadian history • canadian culture • issues • identity.
This Day in Canadian History: August 31
History is made every day - let's have a snapshot at just what was taking place in Canada on August 31st.
this day in canadian history • august 31st history • first recorded letter • first letter mailed from canada 1527 • governor john sherbrooke
History is made every day - let's have a snapshot at just what was taking place in Canada on August 31st.
this day in canadian history • august 31st history • first recorded letter • first letter mailed from canada 1527 • governor john sherbrooke
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
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
The Loonie: Canada's Dollar Coin
Twenty years ago, the first Canadian dollar coin was introduced. The Loonie was considered a "loonie" proposition by some, small change and heavy in the pockets.
canadian history • a coin to replace the dollar bill • dubbed "the loonie" the nickname stuck • the first authorized design was symbolic of canadi • the master dies disappeared in transit
Twenty years ago, the first Canadian dollar coin was introduced. The Loonie was considered a "loonie" proposition by some, small change and heavy in the pockets.
canadian history • a coin to replace the dollar bill • dubbed "the loonie" the nickname stuck • the first authorized design was symbolic of canadi • the master dies disappeared in transit
Century in Review: 1900-1999
For the century part of this three-part pre-millennium thing, every decade will be talked about separately.
canadian history • 1900-1999 • thirties • century • 1910
For the century part of this three-part pre-millennium thing, every decade will be talked about separately.
canadian history • 1900-1999 • thirties • century • 1910
Chinese-Canadian Dreams and Disillusions: 'Tales from Gold Mountain'
<u>Tales from Gold Mountain</u> is a picture book for readers of all ages who are interested in, or would like to learn, about the history of the first Chinese immigrants to Canada's west coast.
chinese • canadian • history • chinese-american • chinese-canadian
<u>Tales from Gold Mountain</u> is a picture book for readers of all ages who are interested in, or would like to learn, about the history of the first Chinese immigrants to Canada's west coast.
chinese • canadian • history • chinese-american • chinese-canadian
Collingwood's NWMP Plaque
A plaque at Collingwood's harbour commemorates the departure of Canada's first Mounties in 1873. From the plaque's location, there is an excellent view.
collingwood • rcmp canadian history • great lakes ships • collingwood history • plaques
A plaque at Collingwood's harbour commemorates the departure of Canada's first Mounties in 1873. From the plaque's location, there is an excellent view.
collingwood • rcmp canadian history • great lakes ships • collingwood history • plaques
Decade in Review: 1990-1999
The Decade in Review. from 1990 to 1999
canadian history • decade • 1990 • 1991 • 1992
The Decade in Review. from 1990 to 1999
canadian history • decade • 1990 • 1991 • 1992
Frank Slide
In the early hours of April 29, 1903, a giant rockslide tumbled down Turtle Mountain and struck the town of Frank, burying a mine and killing more than 70 people.
frank slide • crowsnest pass • rockslide • avalanche • turtle mountain
In the early hours of April 29, 1903, a giant rockslide tumbled down Turtle Mountain and struck the town of Frank, burying a mine and killing more than 70 people.
frank slide • crowsnest pass • rockslide • avalanche • turtle mountain
French Dit Names
If you have any French ancestors in your family tree, you may have noticed the unusual double-surname custom. What do these "dit" names mean?
french dit names • dit names • french genealogy • french ancestors • french-canadian history
If you have any French ancestors in your family tree, you may have noticed the unusual double-surname custom. What do these "dit" names mean?
french dit names • dit names • french genealogy • french ancestors • french-canadian history
Ireland Park in Toronto
Ireland Park was established on June 21, 2007 to commemorate the immigrants who fled famine-ravaged Ireland and arrived on the shores of a young Toronto.
ireland park location • toronto park • toronto places to visit • toronto memorial • ontario history
Ireland Park was established on June 21, 2007 to commemorate the immigrants who fled famine-ravaged Ireland and arrived on the shores of a young Toronto.
ireland park location • toronto park • toronto places to visit • toronto memorial • ontario history
Terry Mosher, Political Cartoonist Aislin
Aislin, also known as Terry Mosher, is one of Canada's finest political cartoonists. He is well known for his piercing portrayal of governments, politicians, celebrities and anyone who makes it into the news. His irreverent work has appeared world-wide.
aislin • terry mosher • political cartoonist • montreal gazette • skewer
Aislin, also known as Terry Mosher, is one of Canada's finest political cartoonists. He is well known for his piercing portrayal of governments, politicians, celebrities and anyone who makes it into the news. His irreverent work has appeared world-wide.
aislin • terry mosher • political cartoonist • montreal gazette • skewer
Year in Review: 1999
The Year in Review, reviewing 1999. Ah now you get it.
canadian history • news events • current events • year in review • 1999
The Year in Review, reviewing 1999. Ah now you get it.
canadian history • news events • current events • year in review • 1999
Pierre Berton, Canadian Historian
Author, television personality, war correspondent and humourist, Pierre Berton was a man of many hats; one great accomplishment was illuminating Canada's history
pierre berton • pierre francis berton • pierre berton canadian historian • pierre berton born in whitehorse yukon 1920 • pierre berton married janet walker
Author, television personality, war correspondent and humourist, Pierre Berton was a man of many hats; one great accomplishment was illuminating Canada's history
pierre berton • pierre francis berton • pierre berton canadian historian • pierre berton born in whitehorse yukon 1920 • pierre berton married janet walker
Anna Degraf, Northern Pioneer
The spirit of adventure filled 53-year-old Anna Degraf with the ability to travel on her own from California to Canada's Klondike, carrying her sewing machine and hope.
canadian history • klondike gold rush • anna degraf • she didn't go in search of gold • boarded a steamshim heading to alaska
The spirit of adventure filled 53-year-old Anna Degraf with the ability to travel on her own from California to Canada's Klondike, carrying her sewing machine and hope.
canadian history • klondike gold rush • anna degraf • she didn't go in search of gold • boarded a steamshim heading to alaska
Canada's First Production Car:Ford
Canada's first large-scale automobile production began in 1904. The Model C Ford and later the Model T were produced at Walkerville Wagon Works in southern Ontario.
canadian history • ford motor company of canada • the canadian version of the model t • henry ford was the first to build cars on large-sc • first car off the canaidan assembly line was a mod
Canada's first large-scale automobile production began in 1904. The Model C Ford and later the Model T were produced at Walkerville Wagon Works in southern Ontario.
canadian history • ford motor company of canada • the canadian version of the model t • henry ford was the first to build cars on large-sc • first car off the canaidan assembly line was a mod
Canada's Trucking Industry History
Simpson's store and Parker's Dye Works boldly used the new horseless vehicles to enhance their delivery services to customers. They were pioneers of the trucking industry
canadian history • trucking industry in canada • first commercial truck in ontario.horseless carria • electric powered vehicles • parker's dye works
Simpson's store and Parker's Dye Works boldly used the new horseless vehicles to enhance their delivery services to customers. They were pioneers of the trucking industry
canadian history • trucking industry in canada • first commercial truck in ontario.horseless carria • electric powered vehicles • parker's dye works
Canadian Homes in the 1890s
Music, refrigeration, carpeting, plumbing and rootbeer - it sounds like today's home. Many of the comforts we consider newer were created over one hundred years ago.
canadian history • canadian home in 1890s • cooks had the choice of big iron woodstoves or sma • a bill to create a waterworks company • running water on request
Music, refrigeration, carpeting, plumbing and rootbeer - it sounds like today's home. Many of the comforts we consider newer were created over one hundred years ago.
canadian history • canadian home in 1890s • cooks had the choice of big iron woodstoves or sma • a bill to create a waterworks company • running water on request
Canadian Nurses in World War One
Canadian Nursing Sisters in WWI - courageous women provided soldiers emergency medical care in the field, and security and comfort that only caring women could provide.
canadian history • canadian nurses in world war one • nurses of the canadian army nursing service • canadian women volunteered to join the war effort • given the title of nursing sisters
Canadian Nursing Sisters in WWI - courageous women provided soldiers emergency medical care in the field, and security and comfort that only caring women could provide.
canadian history • canadian nurses in world war one • nurses of the canadian army nursing service • canadian women volunteered to join the war effort • given the title of nursing sisters
Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston
Enlarged in 1850 due to the deaths of arriving immigrants, Cataraqui Cemetery in Kingston, Ontario became the resting place of both prestigious and ordinary Canadians.
canadian history • cataraqui cemetery in kingston ontario • village graveyard at cataraqui • queen's university purchased plots • irish immigrants dying of cholera
Enlarged in 1850 due to the deaths of arriving immigrants, Cataraqui Cemetery in Kingston, Ontario became the resting place of both prestigious and ordinary Canadians.
canadian history • cataraqui cemetery in kingston ontario • village graveyard at cataraqui • queen's university purchased plots • irish immigrants dying of cholera
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
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
Hiram Walker, Whisky Industrialist
Hiram Walker, an American who crossed the Detroit River into Canada, building his own distillery, his own town of Walkerville, while helping other businesses to flourish
canadian history • hiram walker • hiram walker and sons distillery • canadian club whisky • company town of walkerville ontario
Hiram Walker, an American who crossed the Detroit River into Canada, building his own distillery, his own town of Walkerville, while helping other businesses to flourish
canadian history • hiram walker • hiram walker and sons distillery • canadian club whisky • company town of walkerville ontario
Prohibition: No Liquor Allowed
Prohibition in Canada was short, but laws were in effect in the US for many years. It was disastrous. Canadian bootleggers, rumrunners and then mobsters made fortunes
canadian history • prohibition • prohibition in canada • prohibition in the united states • liquor banned
Prohibition in Canada was short, but laws were in effect in the US for many years. It was disastrous. Canadian bootleggers, rumrunners and then mobsters made fortunes
canadian history • prohibition • prohibition in canada • prohibition in the united states • liquor banned
Rideau Canal, An Engineering Feat
Completed in 1832 by the bare hands of men with only rough tools, the Rideau Canal is an engineering achievement of glory. Locks permitted travel uphill and downhill.
canadian history • the rideau canal • eastern ontario waterway celebrates its 175th anni • waterway planned by lieutenant-colonel by in the m • construction of the rideau canal began in 1826
Completed in 1832 by the bare hands of men with only rough tools, the Rideau Canal is an engineering achievement of glory. Locks permitted travel uphill and downhill.
canadian history • the rideau canal • eastern ontario waterway celebrates its 175th anni • waterway planned by lieutenant-colonel by in the m • construction of the rideau canal began in 1826
Samuel Hearne, Arctic Explorer
British explorer Samuel Hearne was sent North on the search for copper mines by his employer, the Hudson's Bay Company. After months of travel, he arrived to find no ore
canadian history • samuel hearne and his guides reached the water's e • still partly-frozen arctic ocean in 1771 • the hudson's bay company wanted the ore as ballast • the small excursion party set out from prince of w
British explorer Samuel Hearne was sent North on the search for copper mines by his employer, the Hudson's Bay Company. After months of travel, he arrived to find no ore
canadian history • samuel hearne and his guides reached the water's e • still partly-frozen arctic ocean in 1771 • the hudson's bay company wanted the ore as ballast • the small excursion party set out from prince of w
Sugar Beets From Coast to Coast
Sugar beets provided a portion of Canada's need for sugar, and have been tantalizing the country's tastebuds since the 19th Century. The industry is still strong today.
canadian history • sugar beets • canada's sweet crop • sugar beet industry continues to supply approximat • another plant grown in canadian soil has supplied
Sugar beets provided a portion of Canada's need for sugar, and have been tantalizing the country's tastebuds since the 19th Century. The industry is still strong today.
canadian history • sugar beets • canada's sweet crop • sugar beet industry continues to supply approximat • another plant grown in canadian soil has supplied
Symbols of Nova Scotia
Learn about two very unusual symbols that represent the Province of Nova Scotia. Learn about the Duck Tolling Retriever and how Nova Scotia came to have a tartan as one of her symbols.
nova scotia • kids korner • canada for kids • canada • kids
Learn about two very unusual symbols that represent the Province of Nova Scotia. Learn about the Duck Tolling Retriever and how Nova Scotia came to have a tartan as one of her symbols.
nova scotia • kids korner • canada for kids • canada • kids
The Halifax Gazette
Printed on a half-sheet of foolscap, the Halifax Gazette provided news from Europe, government announcements, local scoops and advertising to the new citizens of Halifax
canadian history • canada's first newspaper • halifax gazette published its first issue in march • green intended to publish the small halifax newspa • john bushell green's business partner
Printed on a half-sheet of foolscap, the Halifax Gazette provided news from Europe, government announcements, local scoops and advertising to the new citizens of Halifax
canadian history • canada's first newspaper • halifax gazette published its first issue in march • green intended to publish the small halifax newspa • john bushell green's business partner
The Royal Montreal Golf Club
The Royal Montreal Golf Club was the first official permanent golf club in Canada, established in 1873. Men, women and children enjoyed the lush private club facilities.
canadian history • golf in canada • royal montreal golf club in 1884 • on the outskirts of montreal called the montreal g • royal was added to the moniker
The Royal Montreal Golf Club was the first official permanent golf club in Canada, established in 1873. Men, women and children enjoyed the lush private club facilities.
canadian history • golf in canada • royal montreal golf club in 1884 • on the outskirts of montreal called the montreal g • royal was added to the moniker
The Three Pence Beaver
Designed by Sandford Fleming, the Three Pence Beaver was considered the first stamp of Canada, years before Confederation. Unique in its design, it set several firsts.
canadian history • designated as canada's first postage • the three pence beaver also made a couple of other • designed by the young sandford fleming • an engraving of a beaver
Designed by Sandford Fleming, the Three Pence Beaver was considered the first stamp of Canada, years before Confederation. Unique in its design, it set several firsts.
canadian history • designated as canada's first postage • the three pence beaver also made a couple of other • designed by the young sandford fleming • an engraving of a beaver
Watson's Corners Museum, Ontario
A slice of Canada's pioneer past can be found in a little-known museum in the back of the local Community Hall.
dalhousie historic museum and library • canadian history • lord dalhousie • scottish pioneers • st. andrew's church
A slice of Canada's pioneer past can be found in a little-known museum in the back of the local Community Hall.
dalhousie historic museum and library • canadian history • lord dalhousie • scottish pioneers • st. andrew's church
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
Canada day is approaching and each year we ask ourselves: what is it that makes us Canadians.
canada • identity • canadian • culture • history
Canada's Beginings
This is a little historical article of Canada. Some facts may be wrong but most of it is what is tought to us in Ontario Schools.
canada • history • jacques cartier • john cabot • confederation
This is a little historical article of Canada. Some facts may be wrong but most of it is what is tought to us in Ontario Schools.
canada • history • jacques cartier • john cabot • confederation
Fort Calgary, Boer War Memorial
The North-West Mounted Police built Fort Calgary and later served as some of Canada's first soldiers in a foreign war.
calgary • historic sites in calgary • fort calgary • deane house • nwmp
The North-West Mounted Police built Fort Calgary and later served as some of Canada's first soldiers in a foreign war.
calgary • historic sites in calgary • fort calgary • deane house • nwmp
Gold! The Rush to the Klondike
From murmurs of gold on Bonanza Creek in 1897, word spread south with lightning speed. There was gold to be found, supplies to be purchased, but months of travel first.
canadian history • panning for gold in canada's north • glints of gold nuggets shimming up through cold wa • george carmack and his prospecting family • both men and women prepared to go the the klondike
From murmurs of gold on Bonanza Creek in 1897, word spread south with lightning speed. There was gold to be found, supplies to be purchased, but months of travel first.
canadian history • panning for gold in canada's north • glints of gold nuggets shimming up through cold wa • george carmack and his prospecting family • both men and women prepared to go the the klondike
Hébert, the First French Family
Packing up their three children, the Héberts sailed across the ocean to New France. With little to work with, the family made a good life caring for natives, settlers
canadian history • louis hébert and marie rollet-hébert sold their ho • new home in the habitation in quebec • hébert family came to new france with much less th • aiding in explorations with samuel de champlain
Packing up their three children, the Héberts sailed across the ocean to New France. With little to work with, the family made a good life caring for natives, settlers
canadian history • louis hébert and marie rollet-hébert sold their ho • new home in the habitation in quebec • hébert family came to new france with much less th • aiding in explorations with samuel de champlain
KAY LIVINGSTONE: Activist and Radio Host
Kay Livingstone's name is not well known to most people but she played an important part in the fight for equality for Canada's women of minority.
black history month • canadian women in history • suite 101 • suite101.com • mary alward
Kay Livingstone's name is not well known to most people but she played an important part in the fight for equality for Canada's women of minority.
black history month • canadian women in history • suite 101 • suite101.com • mary alward
Melville Bell: a Phone Connection
When it came to telephone service in Canada, Melville Bell was the man to see. Helping his son invent the first telephone, Melville owned the Canadian patent rights.
canadian history • the bell telephone company of canada • alexander graham bell was not the man to see • it was his father melville bell • alexander graham bell had sold 75 percent of the c
When it came to telephone service in Canada, Melville Bell was the man to see. Helping his son invent the first telephone, Melville owned the Canadian patent rights.
canadian history • the bell telephone company of canada • alexander graham bell was not the man to see • it was his father melville bell • alexander graham bell had sold 75 percent of the c
NATIONAL SYMBOL - A RODENT?
The beaver is probably Canada's strongest symbol after our flag. This rodent, the largest in the country, has greatly influenced Canada's history.
suite101 • suite101.com • canada • canadian • canadian tourism
The beaver is probably Canada's strongest symbol after our flag. This rodent, the largest in the country, has greatly influenced Canada's history.
suite101 • suite101.com • canada • canadian • canadian tourism
Rise of Asian Canadian Literature
Canadian literature may be seem to be branded with the same big name authors. However, many may want to take notice of Asian Canadian authors, who are making a name now.
asian canadian • asian canadian studies • wayson choy • sky lee • terry woo
Canadian literature may be seem to be branded with the same big name authors. However, many may want to take notice of Asian Canadian authors, who are making a name now.
asian canadian • asian canadian studies • wayson choy • sky lee • terry woo
Celebrate the Season -- Winter Solstice Greetings
The snow is always whiter and the moon shines brighter in our memories. Celebrating the season can increase our sense of pride and identity as people who choose to live in this land, Canada.
winter solstice • season • celebration • multicultural • emigration
The snow is always whiter and the moon shines brighter in our memories. Celebrating the season can increase our sense of pride and identity as people who choose to live in this land, Canada.
winter solstice • season • celebration • multicultural • emigration
British Columbia Election Results (2001)
The question in the British Columbia election wasn't who was going to be elected but how many seats the Liberals would get. The predictions varied, some even saying they'd take it all. They didn't take it all but it all comes down to the same thing.
canada • british columbia • bc • election • results
The question in the British Columbia election wasn't who was going to be elected but how many seats the Liberals would get. The predictions varied, some even saying they'd take it all. They didn't take it all but it all comes down to the same thing.
canada • british columbia • bc • election • results
The Beachcombers: A Canadian Treasure
The 18-year series 'The Beachcombers' will always be a favorite in the hearts and minds of Canadians.
bruno gerussi • the beachcombers • molly's reach • gibsons • canadian tv shows
The 18-year series 'The Beachcombers' will always be a favorite in the hearts and minds of Canadians.
bruno gerussi • the beachcombers • molly's reach • gibsons • canadian tv shows
The Words of My Roaring
Robert Kroetsch's novel <i>The Words of My Roaring</i> is repackaged and republished for a new generation.
canadian literature • robert kroetsch • thomas wharton
Robert Kroetsch's novel <i>The Words of My Roaring</i> is repackaged and republished for a new generation.
canadian literature • robert kroetsch • thomas wharton
Canadian Identity on July 1
Canada Day celebrations will occur all over the country on Sunday; the national identity of those who celebrate seems to still be very much up in the air
july 1 canada day • canadiana culture • media canada day • immigrants newcomers • nation inhabitants
Canada Day celebrations will occur all over the country on Sunday; the national identity of those who celebrate seems to still be very much up in the air
july 1 canada day • canadiana culture • media canada day • immigrants newcomers • nation inhabitants
Explorers of Canada, Part V: Samuel de Champlain
Its weird that the one who really started this country up for colonisation and interior explorations, the man who is called the Father of New France, the Father of Canada is FIFTH, who usually, in our Canadian history classes was second after Cartier (Cabot wasn't that important, also he was 'English')
canada • explorer • exploration • champlain • samuel de champlain
Its weird that the one who really started this country up for colonisation and interior explorations, the man who is called the Father of New France, the Father of Canada is FIFTH, who usually, in our Canadian history classes was second after Cartier (Cabot wasn't that important, also he was 'English')
canada • explorer • exploration • champlain • samuel de champlain
Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign
Africa's grandmothers need help in their struggle to support and nurture orphaned grandchildren.
grandmothers to grandmothers • the stephen lewis foundation • 'the toronto statement' • unsung heroines • hiv/aids
Africa's grandmothers need help in their struggle to support and nurture orphaned grandchildren.
grandmothers to grandmothers • the stephen lewis foundation • 'the toronto statement' • unsung heroines • hiv/aids
Jeff Irving in The December Man
Jeff Irving visited Montreal's L'Ecole Polytechnique while researching the role of Jean Fournier, a troubled young man who could not escape the tragedy of Dec. 6,1989.
jeff irving • canadian stage • the berkeley street theatre • l'ecole polytechnique • montreal massacres
Jeff Irving visited Montreal's L'Ecole Polytechnique while researching the role of Jean Fournier, a troubled young man who could not escape the tragedy of Dec. 6,1989.
jeff irving • canadian stage • the berkeley street theatre • l'ecole polytechnique • montreal massacres
The Art of Historical Re-Enacting - Part 1
A re-enactors view of being a re-enactor. This article has been written by Beth Mitchell and is the first in a 3 part series from her.
re-enactment • living history • historical re-enactment • megan mcconnell • beth mitchell
A re-enactors view of being a re-enactor. This article has been written by Beth Mitchell and is the first in a 3 part series from her.
re-enactment • living history • historical re-enactment • megan mcconnell • beth mitchell
The First Dinosaurs: Eoraptor
The first dinosaur, sometimes called the "dawn dinosaur," was Eoraptor. It was a fierce hunter and looked much like a miniature T-Rex. Learn all about this amazing creature.
dinosaur • first dinosaur • eoraptor • meat eater • miniature
The first dinosaur, sometimes called the "dawn dinosaur," was Eoraptor. It was a fierce hunter and looked much like a miniature T-Rex. Learn all about this amazing creature.
dinosaur • first dinosaur • eoraptor • meat eater • miniature
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