National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Anishinabe Ojibwe Chippewa: Culture
Though written for grades 3-5, this lesson plan can be easily changed to help students of all ages learn about the Chippewa people. Additional resources provide historical, cultural, and geographical facts concerning this Native American...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: The Commissariat 3 D Reconstruction Project: Ottawa's Rideau Canal
Following the War of 1812, Canada realized it needed to find a water route between Montreal and the Great Lakes that was safer than using the St. Lawrence River. As a result, Ottawa's Rideau Canal and its 47 lock system were developed....
Yale University
Avalon Project: Treaty of Greenville 1795
This is the text of the Treaty of Greenville which was negotiatied following the Battle of Fallen Timbers, and which ceded most Native American land in Ohio,Indiana and Illinois to the US government.
Other
Ottawa, Canada: So Much to Discover
Find out all about living in and visiting Ottawa. A quick fact list and frequently asked questions makes learning about Ottawa easy. Great site to experience the capital city of Canada.
Other
Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reservation
Website of the Wikwemikong Tribe on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada. Provides information on their heritage, celebrations, language, and way of life.
Other
Canadian Heritage: Visiting the Capital
Resource designed to give complete preparation for a field trip to Ottawa and Parliament.
Other
Bytown Museum: The Timber Days
The Bytown Museum looks at the culture, history, and the economic impact that the timber trade had on the growth and development of the City of Ottawa.
Other
Bytown Museum: Timeline Know Your Ottawa
A timeline outlining the history of the City of Ottawa between 1610 and 1900 is provided here.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Pontiac
This site provides a biographical sketch of Chief Pontiac. Discusses his ties to many different Native American Tribes. Also discusses Pontiac's Rebellion.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ottawa
Learn about the culture of the Ottawa tribe. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, and religion.
Other
Bytown Museum: Canada's Capital
Here, the Bytown Museum looks at the founding history and the growth of Canada's Capital.
Other
A Gathering of Nations: Images of History of the Indian Tribes of North America
A selection of twenty-four images from The History of the Indian Tribes of North America, each representing a different Native American Nation. Each image is accompanied by a brief description.
Curated OER
Group of Raftsmen Cooking and Eating on j.r. Booth's Raft, Circa 1860
Check out this site that will provide you will a deep understanding of Ottawa. From the days of its founding to the late 1800's era, all can be found here. This site includes interesting pictures.
Curated OER
The Corner of Rideau and Sussex Streets, Circa 1860
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Curated OER
Photograph of the Rideau Falls With Thomas Mc Kay's Grist and Woolen Mills
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Curated OER
Watercolour of the Union Suspension Bridge Over the Ottawa River, 1844
Check out this site that will provide you will a deep understanding of Ottawa. From the days of its founding to the late 1800's era, all can be found here. This site includes interesting pictures.
Curated OER
Photograph of the 1916 Fire at the Parliament Building
Check out this site that will provide you will a deep understanding of Ottawa. From the days of its founding to the late 1800's era, all can be found here. This site includes interesting pictures.
Curated OER
Watercolour of the Chaudi
Check out this site that will provide you will a deep understanding of Ottawa. From the days of its founding to the late 1800's era, all can be found here. This site includes interesting pictures.
Curated OER
Watercolour of the Wooden Bridge Over the Ottawa River at the Chaudi
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Curated OER
Watercolour of the Entrance Locks of the Rideau Canal by w.h. Bartlett, 1842
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Curated OER
Ottawa Directory for 1874 75 With Ad for Parliament Hair Dressing Saloon
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Curated OER
Photograph of Lamira Dow Billings as an Old Woman
Check out this site that will provide you will a deep understanding of Ottawa. From the days of its founding to the late 1800's era, all can be found here. This site includes interesting pictures.