Canadian Museum of History
Cmc: The Privilege of the Sword
This site provides a fascinating look into the type of weapons used in the 1660s by Samuel de Champlain.
White Pine Pictures
White Pine Pictures: The Reluctant Politician: The Story of Irene Parlby
Irene Parlby, one of the Famous Five, came to politics reluctantly but determined to fight for the betterment of the lives of women and children on Alberta's farms. She fought to get them proper education, medical and dental care and...
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Patrick Lacroix, "Refugee Soldiers, American Patriots"
This article focuses on the American Revolution and the British invasion of Canada.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: First Nations Contributions
First Nations Contributions edukit looks at the accomplishments and backgrounds of many First Nations people, past and present. Select historical figures, such as Alex Decoteau, Pakan, and Star Blanket, are found in the biographies...
White Pine Pictures
White Pine Pictures: Watari Dori: A Bird of Passage
This is a good way to educate students about Japanese internment camps. This follows the story of one woman and her triumphant return to Canada. Includes a quiz and lesson plans.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Paris, Ontario
Paris Ontario is located on the Grand River in Ontario and was first settled in 1829. It was named for local gypsum deposits that were used to make plaster of Paris. Home to many famous Canadians it has also been featured in numerous...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: The Fossil Record
This lesson plan explores the fossils of animals that lived in the ancient oceans such as in the area now known as the Burgess Shale in the western Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: George Dixon
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features George Dixon, a Canadian-born American boxer, the first black to win a world boxing championship. He is considered one of the best fighters in the history of the bantamweight and...
Curated OER
University of Saskatchewan: Flag Trivia
This site has a fun quiz that tests your knowledge of state flags and flags of Canadian provinces.
Curated OER
University of Saskatchewan: Flag Trivia
This site has a fun quiz that tests your knowledge of state flags and flags of Canadian provinces.
Canadian Museum of History
Cmc: Crossroads of Culture: Traditional Medicine of Immigrants
This article is only text, so should be used as a source for homework or projects, rather than as an interactive site. Great concise info for younger students who don't need extremely in depth text.
Other
Donnelly Family Tree
The Donnellys were one of Canada's most notorious families who were massacred in 1880. The family tree gives information on the parents of the Donnellys and their descendants.
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: World War I and the Consolidation of Rail Line in Canada
During World War l, 300 miles of rail and other track materials were taken in response by the British Government for rails to be used for military purposes in France. This brief account includes pictures and primary documents.
Other
An Exploration of Historic Prejudice: Sikh Digital Photo Album
This small collection of photos shows the Sikhs as they lived in the Kootenays in Victorian days.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Waiting for the Streetcar in Georgina
Original photographs highlight the era and importance of a typical streetcar in Toronto,Ontario.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Making Cents Out of Centimes: The Euro
Use this intermediate lesson to teach your students about the European currency, the Euro. Interactive links take the learner to France where they learn about French money and French culture.
Curated OER
Metis Flag
A lengthy and detailed history of the Canadian Metis, a native-American group living in western Canada.They were displaced when white settlers moved into the area. The Metis rebelled at least once during this period. Click on the various...
Curated OER
Gabriel Dumont, a Legendary Life.
A greater Canadian than Riel? According to many, Gabriel Dumont deserved much more recognition. He grew up seeing the buffalo and open prairies, a land without boundaries, and then all the changes that came. He fought with Riel, and died...
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Major General Frederick Middleton, Dumont's Foe at the Battle of Batoche.
A greater Canadian than Riel? According to many, Gabriel Dumont deserved much more recognition. He grew up seeing the buffalo and open prairies, a land without boundaries, and then all the changes that came. He fought with Riel, and died...
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South Saskatchewan River, Where Dumont Operated a Ferry
A greater Canadian than Riel? According to many, Gabriel Dumont deserved much more recognition. He grew up seeing the buffalo and open prairies, a land without boundaries, and then all the changes that came. He fought with Riel, and died...
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Dumont Is Buried in the Batoche Cemetery With Metis Who Died in the Fighting.
A greater Canadian than Riel? According to many, Gabriel Dumont deserved much more recognition. He grew up seeing the buffalo and open prairies, a land without boundaries, and then all the changes that came. He fought with Riel, and died...
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Photo Credit: Ewan Nicholson
Meet Canadian Olympic champion Clara Hughes!Clara owns a place in history as being the only athlete to win medals in both the Winter and Summer Olympics as both a speed skater and cyclist. Learn more about this dedicated woman and her...
Curated OER
Wooden Railway Bridge Over Mountain Creek, British Columbia, Circa 1880 1890
Viewing the history of the origins of Canada, the nation, through photography. Both official photos and photos of everyday Canadians who built this nation are presented. This site is an excellent resource for primary source images.
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