Canadian history and C Guide - Resources and Review

Series of twenty maps depicting territorial changes in Canada, from the formation of the Canadian Dominion in 1867 up until the last major changes in 1949. Illustrates the evolution of national, provincial, and territorial boundaries, and provides brief descriptions of major developments.
 
Corporation of three Canadian Museums (the National Museum of Science and Technology, the National Aviation Museum, and the Agriculture Museum). Includes information on the collections and activities of the three constituent museums. Information available in French and English.
 
Set of resources tracing the historical, social, and cultural heritage of the first two centuries of Canadian history. The French exploration of North America is illustrated by various collections, information about explorers such as Jacques Cartier, Louis Jolliet, and Charles Albanel, and exhibitions depicting the Painted Furniture of French Canada (1700
1840) and Life in Canada at the Time of Champlain. Available in French and English.
 
Project investigating the influence of American Civil War's upon the achievements of Canadian Confederation. Covers topics such as the territorial evolution of the country, the path toward confederation, fear of annexation by the US, Confederate operations in Canada, and postwar tensions.
 
Offers a range of exhibitions with an emphasis on the natural and human history of Canada. Features information and images relating to botany, geology, mammalogy, ornithology, archaeology, ethnology, and folklife. A listing of forthcoming exhibitions through to January 2002 is included.
 
Features the Canadian War Museum and the Museum of New France which house collections, exhibitions, maps, tours and galleries covering Canadian civilisation. English / French language option.
 
Links to reference material, visual images, timelines, cartoons, assignments, and a Canadian history quiz.
 
Historical resource incorporating sound, images and video clips. Describes the involvement of the Newfoundland government and people in the first world war, their role throughout the battle, volunteerism, and patriotism.
 
A library of Canadian history sources focusing on literature, women's history, native studies, and the history of French Canada. Searchable by keyword, title, author, subject or publisher. Full text and illustrations are available in French and English.
 
Searchable Canadian reference resource giving definitions of terms, together with links to suggested reading material which offer further information and put queries into context. Available in English and French.
 
Resource complementing a television series exploring the dreams, daring and determination of Canada's first immigrants. Includes photographs, letters, diaries and oral history from the early French, Ukrainian and Irish settlers to the more recent Chinese, Japanese and Sikh immigrants. Information is available in English and French.
 
Recounts stories of Canadian soldiers' involvement in conflicts around the world during the 20th century. Covers the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, the Merchant Navy, the Nursing Sisters of Canada, and acts of wartime remembrance.
 
Provides coverage of historical events in Canada, including Canada's parliamentary system, symbols, flags, and arms, heritage, and literary archives. A selection of teacher's resources are also available.
 
Collection of resources pertinent to Canadian heritage in the disciplines of archaeology, ethnology, history, folk culture and popular culture.
 
Outlines the history of Canada from 1770 to the present day through text and an accompanying series of maps, which depict the development in the Canadian territorial boundaries over the period.
 
Searchable collection of images from Canadian cultural institutions. Entries can be searched using title, date, description, format, language, source, and subject fields. Available in English and French.
 
Presents images illustrating aspects of Canadian heritage. Galleries are arranged in categories such as places, groups of people, politics, structures, natural resources, and artwork. Each image is accompanied by a brief description of its source and subject.
 
Links to information about Canada from Internet resources around the world. Subjects are arranged according to Dewey Decimal Classification, in alphabetical order.
 
The Association for Canadian Studies is dedicated to the promotion of research, teaching and publications on Canada. Conference information, publications and Canadian educational resources are provided.
 
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