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Canadian Artists of Eastern European Origin
"Spanning the period from the 1930s to the present, the focus of this website encompasses both artists who came to Canada in the last seventy years, and first and second generation artists reconnecting with their eastern European...
White Pine Pictures
White Pine Pictures: For the Love of God: The Mennonites and Benjamin Eby
Benjamin Eby was a Mennonite who brought his family to Canada from the U.S. in 1807. He carried with him 10,000 silver dollars sewn into 10,000 pockets in a quilt. The money was used to buy land which became the community of St. Jacob's...
Canadian Museum of History
Cmc: Marius Barbeau: Treasures of Canada Webquest
Students learn about various themes in Canadian history, including aboriginal history and cultures, French-Canadian history, and immigration to Canada between 1800 and 2000. Working both independently and in small groups, they assume the...
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan Library: A Biography of Louis Riel
This is a biography of Louis Riel, a leader of the Metis tribal group that revolted against the Canadian government in 1885. The revolt was put down and Riel was hanged.
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White Pine Pictures: Watari Dori: A Bird of Passage
This is a good way to educate students about Japanese internment camps. This follows the story of one woman and her triumphant return to Canada. Includes a quiz and lesson plans.
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White Pine Pictures: The Road Chosen: The Story of Lem Wong
Lem Wong was a Chinese immigrant who came to Canada in 1897. He traveled across Canada for five years working in Chinese laundries. After bringing a wife from China, he had eight children and opened a restaurant in London, Ontario, which...
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White Pine Pictures:brothers From Vietnam, the Story of the Lais and the Bessais
The Bessai family of Edmonton sponsored a Vietnamese family in 1979 after the Vietnam War ended, and helped them to settle into a new life in Canada. Their families became close friends. This site describes their story and gives...
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White Pine Pictures: The Wanderer, the Story of Rev. Sang Chui Lee
Reverend Sang-Chui Lee is a Korean immigrant to Canada who had converted to Christianity in response to the Japanese occupation of Manchuria and Korea. He later became a United Church minister. His three daughters married non-Koreans...
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White Pine Pictures: Rene Richard: Painter of the North
Rene Richard was a native of Switzerland who worked as a trapper and hunter to avoid the hardships of farming life that his family endured. He came to appreciate Alberta's north and went to France to train as an artist. When he returned,...
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White Pine Pictures: First Lady of the Yukon
Martha Black was an adventurous woman who left a comfortable life in Chicago to live in the Yukon during the Gold Rush. She became the second female Member of Parliament in Canada. This site describes the making of a television...
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White Pine Pictures: Captain of Souls: Rev. William White
Reverend William White was born the son of slaves who had bought their freedom. He was accepted to Acadia University in Nova Scotia and became a great athlete and later a minister. He preached equality for all races and fought for...
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White Pine Pictures: The Fullness of Time: Ukrainian Stories From Alberta
This site describes the making of a television documentary about Ukrainian immigrants to Alberta. The stories of the immigrants and the obstacles they faced are described here.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Profiles of the Treaty Makers
The individuals who played a significant role in the signing of Treaty 8 are highlighted on this site by the Virtual Museum of Canada.
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White Pine Pictures: The Reluctant Politician: The Story of Irene Parlby
Irene Parlby, one of the Famous Five, came to politics reluctantly but determined to fight for the betterment of the lives of women and children on Alberta's farms. She fought to get them proper education, medical and dental care and...
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International Peace Gardens: International Peace Gardens Canada United States
Peace between Canada and the USA is celebratedat the International Peace Gardens which borders North Dakota and Manitoba. Its history and photographs of the immaculate gardens and memorials are included.
University of Alberta
Atlas of Alberta Railways: Land Grant System
Presented by the University of Alberta, this resource contains information on the land grant system in the Alberta region. Information on how the Canadian government used land grants in the late 19th century to spur population growth in...
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Metis and Study of Canadian History
This is an excellent paper to share with students to teach them to think critically about everything they read. It discusses how history has traditionally been written from a Euro-Canadian viewpoint, neglecting the aboriginal one and...
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Province of Manitoba Canada
By following the links on the Government of Manitoba's homepage, students can learn about the government, history and heritage, climate, and geography of Manitoba, as well as current initiatives and issues facing Manitobians.
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St. Thomas University (Canada): Raymond Bernard Cattell 1905 1998
Page provides an extensive biography of and dedication to Raymond Bernard Cattell and his contribution to the field of psychology. Each link provides a detailed description and tribute to Cattell himself.
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An Exploration of Historic Prejudice: The Chinese
The Chinese began coming to British Columbia in the mid-1800's. They suffered terrible abuse during their voyages to get there and much discrimination afterwards, often forced to work in dangerous conditions. Many of them sought gold...
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
Biography of Big Bear
A biography of Mistahimaskwa, called Big Bear by the European Americans, one of the leaders involved in the Rebellion of 1885, when the Metis tribe revolted against the Canadian government.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Land of Opportunity: Heritage Trails
This is a collection of audio and text files that describes Alberta's early history as the west is opened for settlement. Included are the stories about the great migration of immigrants from all over Europe, Asia and North America who...
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
Biography of Gabriel Dumont
The story of Gabriel Dumont, a leader of the Metis tribe, which revolted against the Canadian government in 1885.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Canada
Learn about religion in Canada, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile, which includes general facts, history, and religious data.