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This Is Nova Scotia

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home of Nova Scotia's Official Tourism Website. Find much useful information about this beautiful Canadian province including learning about its history, culture, music, climate, and geography. Capture its charm while viewing...
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Cbc.ca: Hard Times Canadians Suffer

For Students 6th - 8th
During the Great Depression, Canada was one of the very hardest hit countries.An overview is given of the fall of the stock market, unemployment, economic crisis, Dust Bowl years.
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The Korean War: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains in-depth information about the Korean War. Includes links to Korean War maps, a Korean War timeline, sites discussing the battles of the war, weapons used in the Korean War, and a photo documentary of the war.
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Province of Manitoba Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
By following the links on the Government of Manitoba's homepage, students can learn about the government, history and heritage, climate, and geography of Manitoba, as well as current initiatives and issues facing Manitobians.
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Canadian Illustrated News, Aug.7, 1880

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the determined, skilled, and heroic women of Canadian history.
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German Canadian History & Culture/german canadian.ca

For Students 9th - 10th
Canadians of German background have contributed a lot to Canadian society. This website tracks the historical importance of German people's contributions, but also shares with all Canadians the current cultural traditions that...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: History of Canada (1982 92)

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Government of Canada

Canadian Space Agency: Canadarm

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise description of the development, function and history of Canada's most famous robotic and technological achievement.
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Samuel Hearne: Explorer and Naturalist

For Students 9th - 10th
Though he "has not always been thought well of," Samuel Hearne is the first--and one of the best--naturalists in Canadian history. This article lists some of the reasons he has been perceived as a failure and highlights the first-class...
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PBS

Empire of the Bay: Sir Martin Frobisher

For Students 9th - 10th
Read through the biography of Martin Frobisher to find out his importance in Canadian history.
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University of Wisconsin: Solomon Juneau, Founder of Milwaukee

For Students 9th - 10th
Solomon Juneau, a French-Canadian, was one of the first settlers in the Milwaukee area and helped to shape its future. There is a profile of him here along with photos of his last home, which is now a museum.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: History of Canadian Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a synopsis of Canadian theatre from the introduction of Europeans to the 1970s.
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History of the Donnellys

For Students 9th - 10th
The Donnellys were one of Canada's most notorious families who were massacred in 1880. This is a brief history that gives a background look at the family including an eye-witness account of the Donnelly massacre.
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History of Galgary

For Students 9th - 10th
Features an easy to read brief summary of the history of Galgary, Alberta.
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University of Alberta

University of Alberta: The Canadian Northern Railway Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of maps details the railway system in Western Canada in 1916. Viewer can zoom in on the maps for added detail.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Alternative and Experimental Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a FANTASTIC into to alternative theatre in Canada. The best part is all the links for further study.
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Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Museum of History: Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is easy to navigate for students of all ages. Provides examples of Chinese artwork: plants and flowers, birds, mammals, landscapes, portraits, semi-realist landscapes, symbolic art, and abstract art.
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Historica Canada

Historica Canada: History by the Minute: Andrew Mynarski

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a series, this resource profiles Andrew Mynarski, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroism in WWII. Learn more about the life of this brave pilot who died for his country. Includes a brief video and learning resources.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: One Man's History in Wood: The John Mc Crea Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this collection of models created by artisan John McNeely. The exhibit features furnishings, homes, and buildings used by Ontario pioneers. Excellent annotations accompany each artifact.
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Gabriel Dumont Institute

Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Metis Trappers and Hide Working

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metis are skilled trappers. Trapping was a mainstay of their livelihoods in the past but this is not the case today. This article on Metis trapping also includes discussion questions and a bibliography.
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Gabriel Dumont Institute

The Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a larger web site, this site lists a series of links to Metis research documents.Useful for anyone collectingbackground data on the Metis of Saskatchewan.
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Historica Canada

History by the Minute: Marconi

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a video series, this clip profiles Marconi who made possible the first wireless message transmitted from England to Cabot Tower, Newfoundland. Learn more about this innovative man and his even more amazing achievement. Links to...
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Historica Canada

History by the Minute: Sir Sanford Fleming

For Students 3rd - 8th
Part of a series, this video clip profiles Sanford Fleming, an extraordinary innovator, who created the time concept of standard time. He also surveyed the first rail route across Canada and designed our first postage stamp. Links to...
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Gabriel Dumont Institute

The Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Gabriel Dumont Institute has pulled together a variety of educational resources surrounding the Metis Peoples. From Bison hunting to the Metis Food and Diet, educators can access both lesson plans and resources to support teaching...

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