Subdirectories of Culture:
Websites on Culture: Canada Ulster Heritage Providing information about historical documents concerning the involvement of Ulster Canadians in the formation of the Dominion of Canada. Canadian History: a Distinct Viewpoint Information about the Metis nation, New France culture, aboriginal history and beliefs and values brought from Europe to Canada. CBC: Canada, A People's History Thirty-hour documentary chronicling Canada's cultural and societal evolution. Includes video clips, episode summaries, teacher's guide and a discussion forum. Expo 67 : A Virtual Experience Re-visit the tours of Montreal's Expo 67 on Ãle Notre-Dame, including stops at selected pavilions, activities and entertainment, and its legacy. First Peoples of Canada Provides annotated links to resources focusing on the beliefs, lore, myths, history and art of the indigenous peoples of Canada. Includes illustrations. Heroes of Lore and Yore: Canadian Heroes in Fact and Fiction The National Library of Canada includes biographical sketches of important historical figures in Canadian history. Also provides links to additional resources on the Internet and in print. Library and Archives Canada A federal cultural agency responsible for collecting and preserving Canada's published heritage. Provides virtual exhibits and access to their catalogue online. Metis Nation of the North West A history of the Canadian Metis culture from 1600 to 1899. Remembering Black Loyalists of Nova Scotia Meet of the courageous men and women who founded two Nova Scotian Black Loyalist communities, Birchtown and Tracadie in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Presented by the Nova Scotia Museum. Wilno Heritage Society Commemorates Canada's first Polish settlement dating back to 1859. Includes contact information, a brief history of the settlement, planned projects and a description of the Wilno heritage trails.
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