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- Arctic Dawn -- The Journeys of Samuel Hearne - An 18th-century explorer writes about his experiences with the native peoples who inhabited what is now Canada.
web.idirect.com/~hland/sh/title.html
- Becoming Canadian: Pioneer Sikhs in their own Words - Reveals the experiences of early Sikhs in Canada and discusses their transformation from "immigrants" to "Canadians."
collections.ic.gc.ca/sikh
- British Columbia Archives Time Machine - A virtual tour of Canadian history. Includes exhibits for kingergarten students through high school seniors.
www.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/exhibits/timemach/index.htm
- Canada Heirloom Series - A seven-volume study of Canada's history and culture including photos, articles, and essays.
collections.ic.gc.ca/heirloom_series
- Canadian Confederation - Examines how Canada became a confederation and explores the influence of the American Civil War on the nation's evolution.
www.nlc-bnc.ca/confed/e-1867.htm
- Canadian Confederation - Explores Canada's role in the American Civil War as well as the war's impact on Canadian confederation. Includes timeline and a collection of little-known stories.
www.nlc-bnc.ca/2/18/index-e.html
- Canadian Geographical Names - Offers background information on the names of Canada's provinces, territories, capital cities, and national parks.
geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/english/schoolnet/origin.html
- Canadian History Timeline - An illustrated timeline of Canadian history. Created by middle school students.
www.cbc4kids.ca/general/time/history-challenge/winner1/timelineframe.html
- Celebrating Women's Achievements - Tells about the lives and achievements of Canadian women who have made outstanding contributions to society.
www.nlc-bnc.ca/digiproj/women/ewomen.htm
- Empire of the Bay - The story of the merchants and explorers who settled Canada. From PBS.
www.pbs.org/empireofthebay
- Facts on Canada - A brief overview of the nation's history.
www.cio-bic.gc.ca/facts/history_e.html
- Famous Canadians - Webquest created for fifth and sixth grade students.
olp.swlauriersb.qc.ca/webquest/famous_canadians/main.htm
- Heroes of Lore and Yore - An introduction to a few of the men and women who made Canada great. In English and French.
www.nlc-bnc.ca/heroes
- Hudson's Bay at Fort Victoria - Documents pioneer life at Fort Victoria and includes a collection of medical instruments of Dr. Helmcken, pioneer doctor
www.tbc.gov.bc.ca/culture/schoolnet/fortvic
- Important Moments in Canadian History - From prehistory to the present. Brief descriptions of the important events in Canadian history.
www.arts.okanagan.bc.ca/finearts/his_home.html
- Our Canadian Girl - Follow the adventures of these fictional characters who prove Canadian history isnt boring.
www.ourcanadiangirl.com
- Point Ellice Collection of Household Victoriana - Learn about daily life in the Victorian Era through this virtual tour.
www.tbc.gov.bc.ca/culture/schoolnet/victoriana
- Teaching, Learning and Farming at Craigflower Farm - In 1852, Scottish immigrants built Craigflower farm and schoolhouse under the Hudson's Bay Company. This interactive site provides a virtual tour of the self-sufficient farm, as well as an introduction to school and farm life.
www.tbc.gov.bc.ca/culture/schoolnet/craigflower
- The 100 Great Events in Canadian History - Draws attention to 100 events in Canadian history that most affected the nation and its people.
www.tceplus.com/Timeline/100Events_frame.html
- The Canadian West - Gives an overview of the Northwest Passage, fur trade, scientific expeditions, and culture of the 1800s from the National Archives of Canada.
www.archives.ca/05/0529/052901_e.html
- The Cariboo Gold Rush - Provides overview of the gold rush, along with detailed information on related topics. Includes folk songs and interactive games.
www.tbc.gov.bc.ca/culture/schoolnet/cariboo
- The Gold Rush Town of Yale - A virtual tour of this 1850s town, a look at its people, and a special collection of activities for kids.
www.tbc.gov.bc.ca/culture/schoolnet/yale
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