Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Exploring Borderlands: Samuel De Champlain
This passage highlights passionate French explorer, Samuel de Champlain, in his conquest for new lands in present day Canada and his establishment of France's North American capital of Quebec. Click the "Samuel de Champlain Activities"...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Catholicity in Canada
This entry from the Catholic Encyclopedia traces the history of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada from New France to discussions of state-funded schooling. Please note that the Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference document...
Other
Micmac: Spiritual Leaders and Authorities
Micmac and Maliseet culture was guided by political and spiritual leaders. Both were held in high regard for their ability to communicate with the "unseen world".
Other
The House of Commons Heritage Collection
This comprehensive site from the Curatorial Services of the House of Commons in Ottawa collects and celebrates the architecture, fine art, and heritage spaces of Canada's Parliament. The Collection Profiles gives students web-based...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Historically Speaking: The Human Cost of War
This learning module gives students the opportunity to view and listen to hundreds of interviews with people who experienced first hand the Korean and First and Second world wars. This is an excellent teaching resource that helps...
Curated OER
Cbc News: A History of Residential Schools
Need a better understanding of residential schools? Through a series of pertinent Q&As, this article provides a clear history and timeline of the schools, the controversy they caused, and the final apology by the Canadian government.
University of Alberta
The Canadian Pacific Railway in Western Canada: Rogers Pass
This resource offers a look at the difficulties of construction around Rogers' Pass
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: History of Canada (1960 1981)
Historical events in Canada from 1960-1981 are outlined. Issues of greatest importance are covered: the New Flag, Trudeau and the 1970's, the 1980 Quebec Referendum, and Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Land of Opportunity: Heritage Trails
This is a collection of audio and text files that describes Alberta's early history as the west is opened for settlement. Included are the stories about the great migration of immigrants from all over Europe, Asia and North America who...
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...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Saskatchewan River Highway Through History
The importance of the Saskatchewan River as an early trade and travel route, and passage to open western Canada is profiled. Archival photographs, documents, and stories are included in the exhibit.
PBS
Empire Bay: A Timeline
The History of the Hudson's Bay company from 1600-200 is highlighted in this timeline. Hyper-links to important explorers and other famous people in Canadian history are also provided.
PBS
Empire of the Bay: King Charles Ii
What does King Charles II have to do with Canadian history? How is he linked to the Hudson's Bay Company? Empire of the Bay provides learners with the links between King Charles II and early Canada.
Other
Canadian Artists of Eastern European Origin
"Spanning the period from the 1930s to the present, the focus of this website encompasses both artists who came to Canada in the last seventy years, and first and second generation artists reconnecting with their eastern European...
Other
Metis Nation of Ontario: Louis Riel
A detailed biography of the famous Metis rebel, Louis Riel. The Metis Nation of Ontario present information on Riel's early life, his leadership during two resistances, and his eventual capture and execution in 1885.
Other
Upper Canada Village
Ever want to know what life in Canada was like back in the 1860's? Well, look no further than this site! Information can be found on topics such as: daily life, communication, manufacturing, religion and more. Also be sure to check out...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: St. Vincent and St. Paul
The history of Franco-Alberta is explored on this site through information about the fur trade, arrival of the missionaries, settlement, schooling, arts and culture and much more.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: St. Paul
Learn about St. Paul--from its community to its cultural life to the people and families that enriched it.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: St. Vincent
Learn about the history of this Franco-Alberta community through readings, a timeline and the virtual exhibit.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Slavey (Dene Tha') Nation
Explore the Slavey Nation and their connection to Treaty 8 within this site by the Virtual Museum of Canada.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Beaver Nation
The rites of passage among the Beaver Nation are explored on this site, along with other aspects of their culture. Information about Treaty 8 is also provided.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Profiles of the Treaty Makers
The individuals who played a significant role in the signing of Treaty 8 are highlighted on this site by the Virtual Museum of Canada.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alex Decoteau Edukit: Teachers
Resource provides teachers with a series of eleven (11) lesson plans that surround the life of Alex Decoteau. All lessons can be downloaded and range from poetry to newspaper article activities.
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...