The beaver as a symbol of Canadian heritage is well documented in this resource. A history of the beaver's importance to the fur trade is discussed, as well as the many other ways it has come to symbolize Canada. It is appropriate for...

An analysis of the Rule of Law and what it means for Canadians. This resource gives the historical background leading up to the law.

This site describes the history of immigration from India and the making of a television documentary on this topic. It follows the life of an immigrant named Bagga Singh, who arrived in 1913, and his descendants. It also describes the...

A contemporary account by Alexander Campbell, a Canadian soldier of the "Rebellion of 1885" in which the Metis tribe revolted against the Canadian government.

This is a biography of Pitikwahanapiwiyin or Poundmaker as he was known to the European Americans, one of the leaders of the Metis tribe that revolted against the Canadian government in 1885.

The story of Gabriel Dumont, a leader of the Metis tribe, which revolted against the Canadian government in 1885.

Canada's role in the Second World War is demonstrated in this exhibit through articles which appeared in newspapers throughout the country. Included are sections on Canada and the War, operations, and the Holocaust. It provides a...

This bi-national organization deals with boundary disputes between Canadian and American governments in regard to the Great Lakes waterways and water resources. It was founded by the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909. This organization...

Find out about the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council and learn how it supports the fourteen Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations in British Columbia. The site provides information about the services and programs it offers, as well as numerous videos...

To have your ancestral community taken away by the Canadian government is the focus of this exhibit. The communities and way of life that were almost lost will now live forever because of this exhibit.

Great for studying Women's History, Black History, or Canadian Politics. Links to both radio and video clips as well.

This resource offers an extensive listing of the democratic legislatures in the world, describing their form and how they differ from other democratic legislatures. Uses popups.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Tlingit, a native tribe. (Note: Content is not the most current.)