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University of Alberta

The Canadian Pacific Railway in Western Canada: Rogers Pass

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers a look at the difficulties of construction around Rogers' Pass
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: History of Canada (1960 1981)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Saskatchewan River Highway Through History

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Canadian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the history, culture, and lifestyle of Canadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: French Canadian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of French-Canadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Other

Military History: Second World War: Italy: Ortona

For Students 9th - 10th
An engaging look at Canadian soldiers battle in Ortona. Interesting reading is contained in coloured boxes on this site.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do Americans and Canadians Celebrate Labor Day?

For Students 9th - 10th
In the United States and Canada, the first Monday of September is a federal holiday, Labor Day. Originally celebrated in New York City's Union Square in 1882, Labor Day was organized by unions as a rare day of rest for the overworked...
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A&E Television

History.com: The Lithuanian Immigrant Who Launched the First Women's College Basketball Game

For Students 9th - 10th
On March 22, 1893, 15 months after Canadian-born James Naismith invented basketball, Senda Berenson pitted Smith College freshmen and sophomore teams against each other.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
As the country prepared for yet another war with Britain, the United States suffered from internal divisions. While the South and West favored war, New York and New England opposed it because it interfered with their commerce. The...
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Other

Galileo Educational Network: What Stories Do We Have to Tell?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The teacher of this Grade 1/2 class won the 2006 Governor General's Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History for this project. Students explored the history of grain elevators in Alberta and connected their disappearance on the...
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Canadian Museum of History

Cmc: Marius Barbeau: Treasures of Canada Webquest

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about various themes in Canadian history, including aboriginal history and cultures, French-Canadian history, and immigration to Canada between 1800 and 2000. Working both independently and in small groups, they assume the...
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Great Canadian Theatre Company

For Students 9th - 10th
The Great Canadian Theatre Co. is important because they not only present new Canadian work, but also stresses the importance of examining the Canadian way of life and how we exist in the world.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Billy Bishop Goes to War

For Students 9th - 10th
This gives an history and synopsis of one of the most famous Canadian musicals ever produced.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Factory Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
As well as being a forerunner in alternative theatre, Factory Theatre's mandate dictates that they only use new Canadian work. This makes Factory a great educational opportunity for Canadian studies.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Feminist Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of the Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia looks at Feminist theatre in Canada, how it has changed and grown, as well as the impact it has had on Canadian theatre.
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Other

Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce: Our History

For Students 9th - 10th
Newcastle Village in Clarke Township, Province of Ontario, Canada was part of the country that was once called "Upper Canada". It is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario. Information is provided on the community and its history.
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University of Alberta

University of Alberta: The Canadian National Railways

For Students 9th - 10th
This history of the Canadian National Railways (CNR) describes its formation in 1918 as the Government of Canada merged the assets of the Canadian Northern Railway with those of the Canadian Government Railway and later the Grand Trunk...
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Land of Opportunity: Heritage Trails

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

University of Western Ontario: Early Writing in Canada: Canadian Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of poetry and writing encompasses several centuries of Canadian literary production. Many of the writers are well-known historical figures, including explorers, such as Samuel Hearne, whose travel diaries are excerpted here....
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Ancient Coral Reefs

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides characteristics and ancient history of global coral reefs.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Canadian Aboriginal Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
This part of the Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia gives a history and current assessment of Aboriginal Theatre in Canada and how it relates to Canadian theatre as a whole.
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Government of Canada

Canadian Military History Gateway: Canadian Military Heritage Vol. 3: Norad

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides background information and a Canadian perspective on NORAD, the joint defense organization of Canada and the United States.
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Other

The Canadian Football League: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site of the Canadian Football League (CFL). A wealth of information can be found on the site such as up-to-date news, statistics, schedules, team and player profiles, the rules of play, a history of the league, and...
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encylopedia: The Drawer Boy

For Students 9th - 10th
The Drawer Boy is a extension of The Farm Show, a collective creation. As a stand-alone play, it is a Canadian classic. This site also provides history of the Farm Show as well.

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