This entry from the Catholic Encyclopedia traces the history of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada from New France to discussions of state-funded schooling. Please note that the Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference document...

Need a better understanding of residential schools? Through a series of pertinent Q&As, this article provides a clear history and timeline of the schools, the controversy they caused, and the final apology by the Canadian government.

A history of aboriginal children who attended residential schools in Canada from 1831 to the 1990s. Traces the implementation of government policies of forced assimilation, outcomes, and impacts. Includes video of residential school...

On September 13, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Canada was one of only four countries that voted against it. The draft of the declaration can be downloaded here.

Nature's Law looks at the traditions, culture, governance and spiritual life of the Indigenous People residing in Alberta, such as the Woodland and Plains Cree, Blackfoot and Dene. Videos, quotes and a bibliography all bring this culture...

Click on a treaty number to access biographies of important aboriginal figures in treaty negotiations in Canada.

This multinational group strives to provide support to indigenous peoples around the world as they struggle to assert their rights.

An aboriginal photographer T displays his work at this resource. The photos cover many of the issues facing First Nations people today.

This site contains images of Canadian events, people, places and things. Search for images as well for more pictures on Canadian culture at this site.

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is the only major public gallery that dedicates itself to the acquisition and display of only Canadian Art. Unlike many displays of First Nations Art, here the focus is on contemporary pieces instead...

This online exhibit explores the events leading up to the signing of the James Bay Treaty, also known as Treaty No.9. Through this series on archival documents, photographs, and accompanying text, explore the impact of the James Bay...

Many students view Mounties as simply policemen on horses. But it is important to understand the Mountie not only as a Canadian symbol, but also for the role they took in shaping the development of Western Canada. This site has many...

A four page document in PDF format that describes the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers during the D-Day invasion of World War II and the role the Metis peoples played in the Canadian war effort.

The TUS website examines the history and methodologies of land use by Aboriginal peoples. The Multimedia link is an excellent source of oral histories through interviews with elders as well as other knowledgeable people.

Alberta's early history is presented for students in this website covering pre-contact native people's history and fur trade exploration. Teachers looking to incorporate audio in organized lesson plans will like this website prepared by...

This learning module gives students the opportunity to view and listen to hundreds of interviews with people who experienced first hand the Korean and First and Second world wars. This is an excellent teaching resource that helps...

View aspects of the history of the aboriginal peoples of Canada through photographs. Culture, ways of life, and struggles can be examined in this database of primary source images (most from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century).

View aspects of the history of the aboriginal peoples of Canada through photographs. Culture, ways of life, and struggles can be examined in this database of primary source images (most from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century).

This website provides educators with an opportunity to learn and teach about Aboriginal Leadership in Canada. The elementary section focuses on identifying Aboriginal role models and heroes such as Bill Reid, Buffy Sainte-Marie, or...

Nokomis, a 70 year old Ojibwa artist tells stories about the Eastern Woodland Indian culture north of Lake Superior and interprets the native legends and myths that provided much of the imagery of Ojibwa artists like Morrisseau.

An American left-wing website reports on the protesters in Quebec City in 2001 that accompanied the Free Trade of the Americas Agreement (FTAA) Summit hosted by Prime Minister Jean Chretien. Offers students a glimpse at the wide variety...

Learn about the culture of the Montagnais-Naskapi people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

View aspects of the history of the aboriginal peoples of Canada through photographs. Culture, ways of life, and struggles can be examined in this database of primary source images (most from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century).

View aspects of the history of the aboriginal peoples of Canada through photographs. Culture, ways of life, and struggles can be examined in this database of primary source images (most from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century).