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The Canadian Beaver: A Brief History of the Beaver
Beaver facts, trivia, history and stamps are all covered within this "The Canadian Beaver" website. Science-based information, such as reproduction, habitat, diet and predators has also been provided.
Purdue University
Ondaatje's the English Patient and Rewriting History
This scholarly text argues that Michael Ondaatje, in his novel "The English Patient," rewrites the "Other" and, in doing so, blurs the line between history and fiction, recreating a fragmented reality.
Other
Canadian Centre for Energy Information: What Is Solar Energy?
Solar energy is explained well in this module, from its history and how it is produced, to its advantages and disadvantages, and what the future holds for this energy source.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: The Stratford Festival
This is a great history of the Stratford festival with lots of links within the rest of the site.
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. Vincent
Learn about the history of this Franco-Alberta community through readings, a timeline and the virtual exhibit.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Coelacanths
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides some succinct details of the characteristics and history of Coelacanths.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Cbc Radio Drama
As well as being a major cultural force in Canada, CBC also has been instrumental at keeping Canadian actors in paid work. History with links here.
Other
Canadian Centre for Energy Information: What Is Wind Energy?
Wind energy is explained well in this module, from its history and how it is produced, to its advantages and disadvantages, and what the future holds for this energy source.
Historica Canada
History by the Minute: Maurice Ruddick
Maurice Ruddick, one of the few black men employed at the Springhill mine in Nova Scotia, saved the lives of six other miners when they became trapped. This resource features this true Canadian hero. Includes a brief video.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Radio Canada
Radio Canada has been a major contributer to the promotion of culture in Quebec. A history, as well as their mandate is included here.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Literature of Exploration
Had history taken a different turn, the United States easily could have been a part of the great Spanish or French overseas empires. Its present inhabitants might speak Spanish and form one nation with Mexico, or speak French and be...
Other
Haze Gray & Underway: Naval History Information Center
Over 14,000 files and 3,000 images of ships throughout history are located at this site.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Lighthouses Postcards
An online collection of postcards that depict lighthouses from all over the United States and Canada. A history of lighthouses is included.
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: History of the Independent Record Labels
A fascinating pictorial look at the history of record labels in Canada.
Other
A Little History: Riel, Dumont & the 1885 Rebellion
A detailed account of the revolt of the Metis tribe and their revolt against Canadian control of their territory in 1885 in present day Manitoba.
Other
Jewish Public Library Archives
Based in Montreal, a city with a rich Canadian-Jewish history, the Jewish Public Library Archives holds material related to Jewish Canadian texts, photographs, posters, rare books and ephemera, and microfilmed Jewish newspapers. The...
Other
Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver
Information on current issues of Jewish-Canadians in British Columbia is presented on this website. Links to community events and Israeli-related news are offered here.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: The Guess Who
A detailed history of one of the most successful and well-known Canadian music bands of all-time, The Guess Who. The article discusses the history and the cultural influences of the band in great depth. Links to other related articles...
Other
Canadian Pacific Railway Archives
Check out the awesome images of the railroads as they helped to connect Canada's east and west.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: Canadian War Brides
With this resource, students can read the stories of the war brides who came to Canada after the Second World War.
Veterans Affairs Canada
The Faces of Peace: Veterans of the Canadian Forces
A fact sheet on Canada's evolution as a peacekeeper in troubled countries around the world.
Glenbow Museum
Glenbow Museum: Teacher Resources: Mounties
Many students view Mounties as simply policemen on horses. But it is important to understand the Mountie not only as a Canadian symbol, but also for the role they took in shaping the development of Western Canada. This site has many...
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