Curated OER
Canada's Natural Regions and Their Varied Characteristics
Students study Canada's six natural regions, including both the human and economic activities of each. In groups, they create a display representing one of the six regions.
Other
The League of Canadian Poets: Identity and Autobiography
Explores Canadian poetry that reveals personal insights and reflections on the larger Canadian identity, and presents learning activities where students do research and write poems.
Other
Cprn: The Canadian Diversity Model: A Repertoire in Search of a Framework [Pdf]
This is a PDF discussion paper entitled The "Canadian Diversity Model": A Repertoire in Search of a Framework by Jane Jenson and Martin Papillon. In it, they discuss the "Canadian Diversity Model". This PDF was republished by the...
Other
Canadian Consumer Information Gateway
As the title states, this is a portal for Canadians to find information on many consumer-related topics - everything from child safety to consumer products, to housing, to identity theft, to debt, and so on.
University of Guelph
Imagining Home in Children's Picture Books by Canadian Aboriginal Authors
What is the image of "home" in contemporary Canadian Aboriginal context, and how is it--and the forces that threaten it--addressed in children's books? Read a discussion of "home" in Aboriginal children's picture books and how "home" is...
Other
Fraser Institute: Culture and National Identity
The purpose of this article is to explore the meaning of culture and national identity as they underlie Canadian content regulations in media.
Other
Galileo Educational Network: Our Roots: Cowboy Culture
Cowboy culture and its relation to Canadian identity and heritage. Explore to hear cowboy songs and stories and see scenes of cowboy life.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: From Cornerstone to Consecration
This site centres on the building of the Basilica Cathedral in St. John's, Newfoundland during the period of 1837 to 1855. The impact of this was huge on the development of Newfoundlanders' sense of identity.
Other
Metis National Council: Who Are the Metis?
It was not until 2002 that the Metis people adopted a national definition of Metis for citizenship within the Metis Nation. Learn all about the history of the Metis,their culture, and their road to becoming recognized.
Purdue University
Clc Web: Exploring Transnational Identities in Ondaatje's Anil's Ghost
A scholarly essay that discusses issues of identity raised in Canadian author Michael Ondaatje's novel "Anil's Ghost."
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Metis in Alberta: The Beginnings
This is an informative encyclopedia entry detailing the Metis people in Alberta. To the right, there are links to further sub-entries on the Fur Trade Era, Origins and Identity, Metis of the Northwest, Political Life and Metis...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Canada
Provides an overview of the culture of Canada. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: i.d. Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Unhappy with his life at home and school, Chris sees his chance to become someone else when he finds a wallet with an I.D. in it. Then he is arrested for using the credit and debit cards. This teaching guide for I.D. by Vicki Grant...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: He Traded Places to Escape
This is a brief account of, veteran of Dieppe, Rene Ulrich, who traded his identity with a Polish man to become Herbert Dumbrowsky, a Polish Jew. Through luck he survived the war.
Other
An American's Guide to Canada
What do American's think about living in Canada? What makes Canada unique? This article written by an American who has lived in Canada for 15 years discusses Canada's attractions, its history, sports, mannerisms, and more. Provides...
Tom Richey
Rotem Tal: Canada: Facts & Trivia
A beautiful visual slide presentation of Canada!Also included is an overlay of facts & trivia to help one get to know Canada better.
Curated OER
Narratives of Nationhood: Is This Landscape Your Landscape?
Explore Canadian history, identity, and culture through the art of different Canadian landscape artists including works by Lawren Harris, Kim Ondaatje, and Pudlo Pudlat. Featured are many integrated lesson plans that go with the theme...
Curated OER
Narratives of Nationhood: Is This Landscape Your Landscape?
Explore Canadian history, identity, and culture through the art of different Canadian landscape artists including works by Lawren Harris, Kim Ondaatje, and Pudlo Pudlat. Featured are many integrated lesson plans that go with the theme...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Heritage Edukit: The Middle East (Student)
This in-depth website provides students with information, multimedia and activities, all surrounding the topic of The Middle East. An on-line multiple choice quiz has also been provided.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Heritage Edukit: The Middle East (Teacher)
From the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights to the Oslo Records, in-depth background information for teachers, including 10 instructional plans, have been included on this website.