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The following research and communication links offers links to the following sites to further student learning and enhance in-class activities related to the material covered in the text.

These links are included so that students can easily access information about the development of Canada through out the years.


Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 | Unit 5 | Unit 6 | Unit 7.

Unit One
Art
Residential Schools
Politics
Immigration - Pulls and Pushes
Social Reform in Canada
Boer War

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Unit Two
Canadian Immigrants
General World War One Resources
The Trenches
Important Battles
The War at Sea
The War in the Air
The Treaty of Versailes
Propaganda n Canada
Suffragist Movement
Coscription Crisis

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Unit Three
Roaring Twenties
Winnipeg General Strike and Labour Organization
Technological Advancements
Group of Seven
Suffragist Movement
Depression
Prohibition
Politics of the Times
International Affairs

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Unit Four
General World War II Resources
The Treaty of Versailes
Rise of the Nazis
The Holocaust
International Reaction to the War
Germany at War
Canada During the War

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Unit Five
War Brides/Refugees
Relocation Programs
Demographic Changes
Economy and Infrastructure
Newfoundland Joins Canada
Politics and Policies
Quebec Unrest
Canadian Identity
Cold War and International Relations

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Unit Six
Women's Movement
First Nations' Issues
Environmental Movement
Terry Fox
Immigration
Quebec and Canada
Protection of Economy and Culture
Canada and the International Community

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Unit Seven
First Nations Issues
Science and Technology
Constitution Debate
Economy and Trade
International Crises
Globalization

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Unit One:The Laurier Era: 1896 - 1911

ART

http://www.tbc.gov.bc.ca/culture/schoolnet/carr/index.htm - Emily Carr at Home and Work

Explore Emily Carr's life and her works of art. Take a virtual tour of over one thousand paintings and drawings in her collection at various museums. This site also provides biographies about her life and information about her family. This is a very organized and well-developed site for learners who wish to explore Carr's work and complete further research. This site relates directly to page nine and 23 - 24 in unit one.

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RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS

http://www.finearts.uvic.ca/~vipirg/SISIS/resschool/main.html - Residential Schools: An Essential Component of Genocide

This site is an excellent tool for researching residential schools as it has primary documents, related newspaper articles, information on civil and criminal suits, and information on the churches' responses in the early twentieth century. This site relates directly to page 12 in unit one.

http://www.anglican.ca/ministry/rs/ - The Anglican Church of Canada

Compare the above site to the articles and information found on this site. This site deals with residential schools, their legacy and responses from the Anglican Church. This site relates directly to page 12 in unit one.

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POLITICS

http://collections.ic.gc.ca/discourspm/anglais/wl/wl.html - Sir Wilfrid Laurier

Learn more about this Prime Minister from a brief biography, visuals and primary document speech given in 1881.

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IMMIGRANTS - PULLS AND PUSHES

http://dcs.uwaterloo.ca/~marj/genealogy/thevoyage.html - Immigrants to Canada: Nineteenth Century

Research immigration trends from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This site includes information on Grosse Isle, has many pictures, and provides access to primary documents from immigrant passengers as well as ship sources.

http://www.dlcwest.com/~r.androsoff/index.htm - Doukhobor Homepage

A timeline, historical information, and an excellent picture and sound gallery are available for research on this site, all from a Doukhobor point of view.

http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/punjab/index.html - Pioneer Asian Indian Immigration to the Pacific Coast

Learn more about the effects of Canada's immigration laws at the turn of the century. This site provides information and excellent visuals about the Komagata Maru and its passengers. This relates directly to pages 12 - 19 in unit one.

http://www.ccnc.ca/toronto/history/ - Chinese Canadian Historical Photo Exhibit

This is an excellent site for visuals and information on the Chinese contribution to the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Head Tax and the Exclusionary Act. This relates directly to pages 12 - 19 in unit one.

http://www.ucalgary.ca/HIST/tutor/canada1891/index.html - The Peopling of Canada: 1891 - 1921

This University of Calgary site provides a very well organized look at Canada's immigration at the turn of the century. It includes pictures, graphs and maps and is an excellent research tool for learners. This relates directly to pages 12 - 19 in unit one.

http://pier21.ns.ca/ - Pier 21 (1928 - 1971)

Learners can read hundreds of firsthand accounts of immigrant experiences as they migrated to Canada. This site also provides a photo gallery, a virtual tour of Pier 21 and games about this Halifax port. This relates directly to pages 12 - 19 in unit one.

http://websteader.com/wbstdsd1.htm - Sod Houses

View images of actual "soddies"; learn how they were made and how they were improved upon in time. This relates directly to pages 12 - 19 in chapter two.

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award97/ndfahtml/hult_sod.html - Sod Buildings

Hundreds of visuals of everything from sod homes to school buildings in the Red River area.

http://www.canlearnonline.com/english/modules/wheat/chapter2.html - Canadian Immigration

Learners can learn more about Laurier, Sifton and the "push" factors of immigration. This site provides visuals, a population chart and an ethnic composition chart. This relates directly to pages 12 - 19 in unit one.

http://timelinks.merlin.mb.ca/instr.htm - Time Links 1910 - 1920

Learners can analyze and interpret many visuals in this well-organized site about Manitoba at the turn of the century. This enhances learning about immigration, education, prairie life and the growth of communities in fledgling Canada. This relates directly to pages 12 - 19 in unit one.

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SOCIAL REFORM IN CANADA

http://www.civilization.ca/membrs/canhist/labour/lab01e.html - Canadian Labour History

Learn about workers' conditions and why unionism gained momentum at the turn of the century in Canada. Learners can enhance their knowledge on the topics from pages 19 - 28 on labour history, child labour and working conditions in Canada's growing towns and cities.

http://collections.ic.gc.ca/wawanesa/E/people/mclung/McLung.html - Wawanesa: A Prairie Heritage

Learn more about Nellie McClung's life as an activist, author, evangelist, legislator, feminist and speaker. She's highlighted in chapter three on page 27, 32 and 33.

http://www.heritageproject.ca/default.htm - Heritage Minutes

Read more about the suffrage movement and watch video clips about famous suffragists such as Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung and other female Canadian activists.

http://library.usask.ca/herstory/ - Herstory

Students can research and learn more about women in Canada's society, arts and leisure, professions and politics at the turn of the century. This site augments the information on pages 27 - 34.

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BOER WAR

http://www.dnd.ca/menu/legacy/boer_e.htm - National Defence of Canada

Learn more about Canada's role in the Boer War on the homefront, faces and places and terms of the ceasefire.

http://www.anglo-boer.co.za/ - Anglo Boer War Museum

Analyze photos and information about the Boer War to augment learning from pages 46 - 49.

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Unit Two:World War I:1914-1918

CANADIAN IMMIGRANTS

http://neuheim.ucdavis.edu/punjab/ - Pioneer Asian Indian Immigration to the Pacific Coast

This site offers background information and many visuals of the Komagata Maru's ill-fated trip to Vancouver. This supplements the information found on pages 61 - 62.

http://www.infoukes.com/history/internment/ - Ukrainian Internment during World War One

Learn about why Ukrainians were called "enemy aliens" and interned here in Canada during the Great War. View and interpret over 150 photographs of their experience in the camps and learn about recent government actions regarding this issue. This relates to pages 99 - 100 in unit two.

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GENERAL WORLD WAR ONE RESOURCES

http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/ - Veterans Affairs Canada

Researchers can learn about many different facets of World War I from a Canadian perspective. This site includes records and collections, veteran interviews, diaries and letters, and memorial information. It also offers information on specific battles such as Passchendale, the Somme, Vimy Ridge and Ypres. As well, it includes links to other sources of information, including museums and military collections. This site will supplement all activities related to unit two.

http://www.lib.byu.edu/~rdh/wwi/ - World War I Document Archive

Researchers will find a wealth of primary documents on conventions, treaties and official papers, as well as other pertinent documents from before the Great War through to the postwar era. This site will supplement all activities related to unit two.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~ww1can/ - The Canadian Great War Homepage

This site is very organized and offers information on the Canadian army, navy and air force, soldiers' biographies, letters home and major battles. This site will supplement all activities related to unit two.

http://www.cmcc.muse.digital.ca/cwm/cwmeng/cwmeng.html - Canadian War Museum

This site has an extensive war art collection and offers researchers a look into World War I from many facets. This site will supplement all activities related to unit two.

http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/EMS/WWI/WWI.html - World War One

Learn about many aspects of the Great War from this organized site. It includes information on each of the major battles, visuals of the war, trench warfare, speeches by the politicians of the time, the complete Treaty of Versailles and "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae. This site will supplement all activities related to unit two.

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THE TRENCHES

http://www.worldwar1.com/reflib.htm - Trenches on the Web

Learn more about life in the trenches by visiting this site. This comprehensive site includes information on the types of weapons, primary documents, many visuals from a photo gallery and veteran biographies. It also includes a section on propaganda posters and offers link suggestions for further research. This relates directly to pages 70 - 71 in unit two.

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWWtrench.htm - Trench Warfare

This site is comprehensive and includes information on everything from shell shock to trench foot, from communication techniques to methods of trench warfare. This directly supports information found on pages 70 - 71.

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IMPORTANT BATTLES

http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/ - Veterans Affairs Canada

Researchers can learn about many different facets of World War I from a Canadian perspective. This site includes records and collections, veteran interviews, diaries and letters, and memorial information. It also offers information on specific battles such as Passchendale, the Somme, Vimy Ridge and Ypres. As well, it includes links to other sources of information, including museums and military collections. This site will supplement all activities related to unit two.

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THE WAR AT SEA

http://www.ukans.edu/~kansite/ww_one/naval/n0000000.htm - The War At Sea

Learn about the strategies used in a maritime conflict, the types of vessels and the means of communication at sea. This site is an excellent way to augment the information found on 86 and 87.

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THE WAR IN THE AIR

http://www.greycounty.on.ca/museum/bishmus.html - Billy Bishop Museum

Learn more about Billy Bishop, who is highlighted on pages 85 - 86.

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THE TREATY OF VERSAILLES

http://www.nv.cc.va.us/home/cevans/Versailles/Index.html - Paris Peace Conference

Read primary documents about the conference, and terms of the armistice with Germany. This augments the information found on pages 89 - 90.

http://history.acusd.edu/gen/text/versaillestreaty/vercontents.html - The Versailles Treaty

This site aids learners researching the information found on pages 89 - 90. It includes a copy of the complete treaty with all 440 articles. It also offers some great maps of the changes political boundaries and some wonderful political cartoons of the time.

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PROPAGANDA IN CANADA

http://www.pma.edmonton.ab.ca/vexhibit/warpost/english/home.htm - Propaganda Posters of World War One

Forty-six posters are available to analyze and interpret. Find out the subtle, and less than subtle pressures that Canadians felt during World War I, as outlined on pages 98 - 99.

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SUFFRAGIST MOVEMENT

http://library.usask.ca/herstory/index.html - Herstory - An Exhibition

Learn about the suffragist movement, Nellie McClung and women's gradual enfranchisement and entry into politics. This site augments the information found on pages 96 - 98.

http://www.civilization.ca/membrs/canhist/elections/el_001_e.html - A History of the Vote in Canada

Take a look at the gradual enfranchisement of the Canadian population. This site augments the information found on pages 96 - 98.

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CONSCRIPTION CRISIS

http://www.canschool.org/relation/history/3cruci%2De.asp - Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Learn more about Borden, Bourassa and the conscription crisis that divided French and English Canada, as highlighted on pages 101 - 102.

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Unit Three:From Prosperity To Despair: The 1920s and 1930s

THE ROARING TWENTIES

http://www.angelfire.com/co/pscst/ - The 1920s Experience

This organized site highlights everything from flapper fashion to inventions, people to art and literature. It supplements pages 113 - 120 in unit three.

http://www.louisville.edu/~kprayb01/1920s.html - 1920s

Explore this site and learn more about the arts, politics, business and science of the 1920s. This will help learners, as it is an organized site full of visuals and correlates directly to pages 113 - 120 in unit three.

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WINNIPEG GENERAL STRIKE AND LABOUR ORGANIZATION

http://cbc.ca/millennium/timelines/feature%5Fgeneralstrike.html - Winnipeg General Strike

Learn more about the political and social unrest in Canada in 1919 that led to this 1919 general strike. This supplements pages 111 - 113.

http://www.civilization.ca/membrs/canhist/labour/lab01e.html - Canadian Labour History

Read about the history of the labour movement in Canada and analyze some primary documents as it relates to pages 111 - 113.

http://www.iww.org/ - Industrial Workers of the World

Learn more about the "wobblies" and analyze their literature, audio links and primary documents.

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TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS

http://www.pch.gc.ca/culture/brdcstng/pubs/juneau/anglais/Table.htm - Canadian Heritage

Researchers can learn more about the rationale behind the creation of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the evolution of Canadian radio and television. This enhances the information found on page 114.

http://www.pch.gc.ca/culture/map-plan/english.htm - Canadian Heritage

Learn more about the policies and goals of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) as it relates to page 114 in unit three.

http://www.hfmgv.org/histories/showroom/featured.html - Henry Ford Museum

Learn about and view many pictures of early automobiles from the Quadricycle to the Model T, as mentioned on pages 119 - 120.

http://www.comm.wayne.edu/staff/wright/autohistory/pix00.html - The Automobile in History: A Portfolio

Great pictures of "horseless carriages" can be analyzed at this site and add to any assignment developed from pages 119 - 120.

http://www.science-tech.nmstc.ca/ - Canada Science and Technology Museum

Search through the museum's exhibits to learn how changing technology has affected Canadians over the years. This can aid in assignments related to technology in unit three.

http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/tv/tv00eng.html#menu - History of the Television in Canada

Analyze a timeline of television history and learn about television in Canada in the early years of its development.

http://www.canlearnonline.com/english/modules/electricity_in_canada/ - CanLearn Online

Learn about the development of electricity in Canada. This can aid learners who are studying urbanization and industry, found on pages 133 - 137.

http://www.aviation.nmstc.ca/ - Canada Aviation Museum

Research the technological advancements of aviation at this site. This site may be used as a reference for units one, two or three.

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GROUP OF SEVEN

http://www.artcyclopedia.com/history/group-of-seven.html - Artcyclopedia

Examine the works of the Canadian "Group of Seven" which was later renamed the "Canadian Group of Painters". These painters are highlighted on pages 59, 116 - 117.

http://www.tomthomson.org/g7room.htm - Group of Seven

This site offers a history and examples of the work from each of the "Group of Seven", which is mentioned in unit three.

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SUFFRAGIST MOVEMENT

http://library.usask.ca/herstory/person.html - Herstory: The "Persons" Case

View pictures of the five Alberta women who asked the Supreme Court of Canada to declare them people under the law. This subject is discussed on pages120 - 121.

http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/digiproj/women/women99/list-e.htm - Canadian Women Activists

Learn more about Canadian women who shaped Canada's social development in the early twentieth century. This augments learning from pages 120 -121.

http://www.canuck.com/famous5/html/famous_5.html - Famous Five

Research the lives of the "famous five" and read about their impact on Canada in the early twentieth century, as highlighted on pages 120 - 121.

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DEPRESSION

http://newdeal.feri.org/ - New Deal Network

Thousands of images and primary documents may be accessed through this site to research the Depression. This site provides additional information on many of the topics from pages 125 - 146.

http://trinculo.educ.sfu.ca/pgm/depress/greatdepress.html - The Great Depression: Vancouver During the Depression

An excellent site that documents the plight of people of different races and economic backgrounds as they struggled through the Depression. This site can enhance many topics dealt with from pages 125 - 146.

http://enso.unl.edu/ndmc/impacts/dustbowl/1930s1.htm - National Drought Mitigation Center

Excellent information, maps and hundreds of dustbowl visuals are accessible from this site. This will help students learn more about the topics from pages 125 - 146.

http://www.discovery.com/area/history/dustbowl/dustbowlopener.html - The Day of the Black Blizzard

Learn about the "black blizzard", the masses of rabbits and the "blizzard blues" on this organized and visually appealing site. It has many famous pictures and audio clips about the Depression. This site will help researchers learn about many aspects of the Dustbowl, which is covered in unit three.

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PROHIBITION

http://prohibition.history.ohio-state.edu/Contents.htm - Temperance and Prohibition

Read about the move against alcohol in the United States and some of the common arguments of the time. This can be utilized in conjunction with pages 137 - 138.

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POLITICS OF THE TIMES

http://collections.ic.gc.ca/discourspm/anglais/rbb/rbb.html - Prime Ministers of Canada

Read more about Richard Bedford Bennett and analyze one of his 1935 speeches. This will help with activities related to pages 139 - 144.

http://collections.ic.gc.ca/discourspm/anglais/wlmk/wlmk.html - Mackenzie King

Learn about King and read one of his speeches on "temperance and a total war effort".

http://www.solon.org/Constitutions/Canada/English/index.html - Statute of Westminster 1931

Analyze primary sources from this site and augment learning from pages 153 - 154.

http://www.civilization.ca/membrs/canhist/labour/lab05e.html - The Dark Years

Learn more about the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF), which is mentioned on pages 141 - 142.

http://saskndp.com/history/manifest.php3 - The Regina Manifesto

Read about the goals of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF), which is highlighted on pages 141 - 142.

http://www.workingtv.com/oto/otohome.html - The On-To-Ottawa Trek

Learn about the relief camps of the "Dirty Thirties", how workers organized and protested and how the government reacted.

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

http://www.tamu.edu/scom/pres/speeches/wilson.html - Woodrow Wilson

Analyze the speech given by Woodrow Wilson as he tried to garner support for the League of Nations. This is directly related to pages 147 - 149.

http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/leagcov.htm - The Covenant of the League of Nations

Students can analyze the agreement article by article in this primary document. This will enhance learning from pages 147 - 149.

http://www.canschool.org/relation/history/4betwe-e.asp - Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Additional information about the King-Byng crisis and relations with Britain is available at this site and will help aid learning from pages 150 - 153.

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Unit Four:World war II: 1939-1945

GENERAL WORLD WAR II RESOURCES

http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/ - Veterans Affairs Canada

Researchers can learn about many different facets of World War II from a Canadian perspective. This site includes records and collections, veteran interviews, diaries and letters, and memorial information. It also offers information on specific battles in the Atlantic, the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Italy, Asia, Dieppe and Normandy. As well, it includes links to other sources of information, including museums and military collections. This site will supplement all activities related to unit four.

http://www.valourandhorror.com/ - The Valour and the Horror

This is an excellent site for Canadians to learn more about their role in World War II. Learn about the fall of Hong Kong, Normandy, women's roles in the war effort, battle strategies and much more. This site will assist with all activities from pages 158 - 207.

http://motlc.wiesenthal.org/pages/t013/t01303.html - Simon Wiesenthal Center

A very organized site that has a great balance between photos, text and maps. This general resource is useful for all of unit four and assignments dealing with the Jewish experience, Nazis, the resistance movement, the world response and post-war conditions.

http://baby.indstate.edu/gga/gga_cart/gecar127.htm - Cartography - Indiana State University

Analyze maps and visuals from every theater of war and interpret some primary documents. Learners can use this site in conjunction with many projects relating to unit four.

http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/20th.htm - The Avalon Project at the Yale Law School

Search through this site by year or subject and find hundreds of primary documents relating to World War II. This site is useful for any project relating to World War II.

http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/timeline/ww2time.htm - The History Place

View a comprehensive timeline of World War II that contains additional information on a variety of subjects from 1918 to 1945. This site can be utilized for any activity in unit four.

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THE TREATY OF VERSAILLES

http://www.nv.cc.va.us/home/cevans/Versailles/Index.html - Paris Peace Conference

Read primary documents about the conference, and terms of the armistice with Germany. This augments the information found on pages 162.

http://history.acusd.edu/gen/text/versaillestreaty/vercontents.html - The Versailles Treaty

This site aids learners researching the information found on pages 162. It includes a copy of the complete treaty with all 440 articles. It also offers some great maps of the changes political boundaries and some wonderful political cartoons of the time.

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RISE OF THE NAZIS

http://www.hitler.org/ - Hitler Historical Page

Analyze writing, speeches, images, art and posters of Hitler and the Nazi Party. Interpret the bias in this site and compare it with sites below, such as the Nizkor Project. This will help learners studying pages 162 - 163.

http://fcit.coedu.usf.edu/holocaust/default.htm - A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust

Learn about the rise of the Nazi Party and Hitler's solidification of power by clicking on the "timeline" section. This site is very organized and has some excellent visuals and information. This will help learners studying pages 162 - 163.

http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/riseofhitler/ - The History Place

Explore this site and learn all about Hitler's life, from his birth to the rise of the Nazi Party. This will aid in studies from pages 162 - 163.

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THE HOLOCAUST

http://www.nizkor.org/ - The Nizkor Project

Researchers of the Holocaust will find this site useful for learning about some key figures during this time, the Holocaust camps, the Nuremberg Trials and finding organizations today that fight hatred. Modern day newspaper articles provided at this site help relate World War II with today's issues. This is useful for researchers delving deeper into the topics of pages 189 - 190.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/holocaust/filmmore/index.html - PBS Online

This site provides biographies of key players during the Holocaust, a map, a timeline, and access to primary sources.

http://www.interlog.com/~mighty - Women and the Holocaust

Learn how Jewish women's experiences differed in Europe during World War II. This is useful in studying pages 189 - 190.

http://www.holocaust-history.org/ - The Holocaust History Project

Some excellent visuals and primary documents will aid researchers of the Holocaust. This is useful in studying pages 189 - 190.

http://holocaustsurvivors.org/ - Holocaust Survivors

This site is dedicated to survivors' stories, and contains an extensive photo gallery, audio gallery, encyclopedia and suggested links for further study. This is useful in studying pages 189 - 190.

http://www.remember.org/ - Cybrary of the Holocaust

Read about firsthand experiences during the Holocaust, see pictures of Birkenau, Auschwitz and Mauthausen, and people and explore an interactive map of a camp. This is useful in studying pages 189 - 190.

http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/holocaust/timeline.html - The History Place: Holocaust Timeline

Learn about the Nazi policies, beginning in 1933 that led to the Holocaust. This is useful in studying pages 189 - 190.

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INTERNATIONAL REACTION TO THE WAR

http://www.ushmm.org/stlouis/ - United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Learn more about the story of the St. Louis, a ship carrying Jewish refugees that was refused entrance by many countries, including Canada. This relates directly to pages 160 and 163 - 166.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/modern/fascism/fascihtm.htm - BBC Education

Find out more about fascism in Italy and how Mussolini's Fascist Party became popular. This site aids learning from page 162 in unit four.

http://fcit.coedu.usf.edu/holocaust/people/rescuer.htm - A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust

Learn about the great personal risk that hundreds of people took to shelter victims of the Holocaust. This augments the information found on pages 187- 190.

http://www.zipple.com/holocaust/reaction.htm - Zipple - The Jewish Mega-Site

Learn about Holocaust reaction and resistance on this comprehensive site, as it relates to pages 187 - 190.

http://www.us-israel.org/jsource/Holocaust/us_pol.html - The Jewish Student Online Research Center<

Learn about American policies during World War II as they relate to Jews.

http://www.chambon.org/righteous_conduct.htm - Chambon Foundation Home

Learn about the "righteous" like Varian Fry, who helped to save thousands of Jews during World War II.

http://www.syracuse.com/features/safehaven/ - Safe Haven

Learn about the experience of refugees once they escaped Europe and arrived on foreign shores.

http://www.children-of-the-camps.org/ - Children of the Camps

Learn about the Japanese internment camps in the United States, analyze visuals and read accounts of what life was like for those interned.

http://webpub.alleg.edu/student/p/paynes/index.html - Lest We Forget: World War II

Analyze propaganda posters from America, Britain and Germany to see how their governments tried to sway public opinion. This can be useful in dealing with the issues on page 195.

http://www.library.nwu.edu/govpub/collections/wwii-posters/ - World War II Poster Database

Analyze and interpret from over three hundred American propaganda posters from the Second World War.

http://motlc.wiesenthal.com/resources/books/annual2/chap10.html - Simon Wiesenthal Center: Refugees and Survivors: Reception in the New World

Read about Canada's policy against admitting Jews during World War II. This relates directly to pages 163 - 166 in unit four.

http://www.ednet.ns.ca/educ/heritage/pier21/stories/martzbk1.html - Pier 21 - Open Your Hearts: The Story of the Jewish War Orphans in Canada

Learn about Canada's reaction to the Holocaust after the war was over.

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GERMANY AT WAR

http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/timeline/pact.htm - Non-Aggression Pact

Read the articles of the Nazi-Soviet Pact as it relates to page 167 in unit four.

http://www.axess.com/users/pete/index.html - Germany's War II Weapons

Learn about the technology of World War II that rendered trenches useless. This can aid learners studying page 179.

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CANADA DURING THE WAR

http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=history/secondwar/dieppe - Dieppe

Understand the important Canadian battles from veterans' accounts and audio clips. This enhances pages 177 - 178 in unit four.

http://motlc.wiesenthal.org/pages/t013/t01303.html - Museum of Tolerance

Analyze Canada's role at Dieppe, Normandy and the role of the Air Force. This augments learning from pages 177 - 183.

http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=history/secondwar/Italy - Veterans Affairs Canada

Learn more about Canada's role in Italy, mentioned on page 184.

http://www.valourandhorror.com/DB/home.htm - The Valour and the Horror: In Desperate Battle: Normandy 1944

Learn about Canadian participation in this great battle. Read stories, analyze maps, view the chronology and study the technology used at Normandy. This relates directly to pages 185 - 186.

http://www.dnd.ca/menu/legacy/his_wars_e.htm - National Defence: World War II

Read about the Canadian reaction to the war, women's increasing role in the workforce and the conscription crisis of 1942. This site can be used as a resource for all of chapter 13.

http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/projects/canadianhistory/camps/internment1.html - Japanese Internment Camps

Read about the camps in Canada and how many Japanese were affected by King's internment policies and what happened after the war. This relates to pages 201 - 203.

http://www.heritagefdn.on.ca/Heritage/plaques/pl-aug99.htm - Ontario Heritage Foundation

Read about some firsthand accounts of Japanese-Canadians in internment camps. This can assist studies of pages 201 - 203.

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Unit Five:A Changing world: Canada From 1945 to 1967

WAR BRIDES/REFUGEES

http://www.pier21.ns.ca/storyw.html - Pier 21: War Brides

Read about true-life accounts from women who came to Canada as war brides after World War II. This relates to page 211 in unit five.

http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/HIST/tutor/canada1946/chapter1.html - Post World War Two and Displaced Persons

Find out the Canadian government's response to the threat refugee flood after World War II. This will aid in any activities related to pages 211 - 213.

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RECOLATION PROGRAMS

http://collections.ic.gc.ca/placentia/outprt.htm - The Outport Breakup

Research how many Newfoundlanders were resettled during this ambitious program and evaluate the long-term consequences. This site aids the information found on pages 213 - 214.

http://www.heritage.nf.ca/society/mtpearl/events.html - Memorial University of Newfoundland

Hear audio clips and read biographies of Newfoundlanders who were forced to move to more populated areas after its 1949 Confederation. This relates directly to pages 213 - 214 in unit five.

http://www.carc.org/pubs/v19no1/ - Northern Perspectives

Gather more information about the Inuit relocation project and evaluate the project's success. This site can be used in conjunction with activities from page 214 in unit five.

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DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES

http://www.ucalgary.ca/HIST/tutor/migrations/ - Peopling of North America: Population Movements and Migration

Study changing migration patterns in Canada in the twentieth century and government reaction to these changes. This can aid in many activities related to unit five.

http://www.ucalgary.ca/HIST/tutor/canada1946/ - Peopling of Canada: 1946 - 1976

Analyze charts and learn more about the growth of cities after World War II. This site will assist in activities relating to population movements and the growth of the suburbs, topics found on pages 215 - 216.

http://www.itseemslikeyesterday.com/1998_fall/contents.asp - It Seems Like Yesterday

Learn about Canada's post-war population boom and what impact the "baby boomers" have had on Canada. Factoids and articles can enhance assignments based on pages 217 - 218 and will help demonstrate growing consumerism and urbanization.

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ECONOMY AND INFRASTRUCTURE

http://www.policyalternatives.ca/middle.html - Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

Analyze the perception of Canada's economy after World War II compared to today. This site can be used in conjunction with any assignment from chapter 15.

http://www.seaway.ca/ - Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System

Explore the development of this seaway over the centuries, analyze maps of the area and learn how important the water system is to the Canadian economy. This site fits in perfectly with activities related to page 232.

http://www.transcanada.com/Transmission/index.html - Trans-Canada Pipeline

Visualize the magnitude of this project by analyzing a map and learn about how this pipeline affects Canadians. This supplements pages 232 and can lead into other exploration about Canada's energy supplies as it has many related links.

http://www.tc.gc.ca/tcgeneral/story/index.html - Transport Canada: Our Story

Learn about the growth of Canadian infrastructure and the role of politicians such as C.D. Howe in the development of Canada. This relates directly to 232 - 234.

http://www.ola.bc.ca/online/cf/module%2D4/usrel.html - Canadian Foundations

A very comprehensive look at Canadian-American relations as it relates to culture and economy. This site furthers the information found on pages 235 - 237.

http://canadianembassy.org/trade/wltr.html - Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Read a contrasting viewpoint about Canadian-American relations and the proliferation of trade, as found on pages 235 - 237.

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NEWFOUNDLAND JOINS CANADA

http://www.solon.org/Constitutions/Canada/English/nfa.html - Newfoundland Act

Learners can search through and analyze this primary document for activities related to page 244 - 245.

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POLITICS AND POLICIES

http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/dept/millennium/macking.shtml - Human Resources Development Canada

Learn about William Lyon Mackenzie King and what he accomplished in office. This relates to page 244 - 247.

http://diefenbaker.ottawa.com/ - Diefenbaker Web

Find out what impact John Diefenbaker had on Canada during his time in office. This site can help learners with activities from pages 247 - 248.

http://www.usask.ca/diefenbaker/bottommain.html - The Diefenbaker Canada Centre

Learn more about the "Diefenbunker" and the role of Diefenbaker in Canadian politics as it relates to pages 247 - 248.

http://www.totavia.com/arrow/ - The Avro Arrow Home Page

Explore this very controversial issue in Canadian history. This site can be related to issues on pages 247 - 248 and page 271.

http://canada.justice.gc.ca/FTP/EN/Laws/Chap/C/C-12.3.txt - Department of Justice Canada

Analyze the 1960 Canadian Bill of Rights that Diefenbaker championed. It is highlighted on page 248.

http://fn2.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca/~jneiman/cppnew5.htm - Canadian Taxpayers' Federation

Read and analyze a critical assessment of Pearson's Canadian Pension Plan, which is mentioned on page 249.

http://saskndp.com/history/ - New Democrats

Analyze the favourable biographies of Tommy Douglas and J.S. Woodsworth and learn about the CCF's creation. This enhances learning from pages 251 - 252.

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QUEBEC UNREST

http://members.xoom.com/history_1/his951/pictures/henri.htm - Quebec History

This site provides an excellent reference for the topics on pages 253 - 256. It contains maps, statistics, primary documents and articles regarding Quebec history and the growth of nationalism.

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CANADIAN IDENTITY

http://naid.sppsr.ucla.edu/expo67/index.html - Expo '67: Montreal's World Fair

Explore the pavilions and learn more about the exposition that "put Canada on the map". This site can support activities related to pages 257 - 259 in unit five.

http://www.schoolnet.ca/greatquestions/e/q1_splash.html - GCQ Home

Read articles about Canada's identity revolution and some of the issues Canada faces as a relatively new nation on the world stage. This site can be used in conjunction with many activities related to unit five.

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COLD WAR AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

http://www.diefenbunker.ca/indexe.htm - The Diefenbunker - Canada's Cold War Museum

Explore the bunker that became a symbol of the Cold War in Canada. This site can be used in conjunction with chapter 17.

http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/timeline/un-charter.htm - United Nations Charter

Read the charter in its entirety and learn more about the creation of this international body. This aids activities related to pages 264 - 265.

http://www.canschool.org/un/menu-e.asp - Canada and the United Nations

This site explores Canada's relationship with other international organizations, the United Nations and Canada in the global economy. This relates to pages 264 - 265 in chapter 17.

http://www.un.org/ - United Nations Home Page

The United Nations Home Page offers information on its structure, news about peace and security, international law, economic and social development, human rights, and humanitarian affairs. Furthermore, it offers information about peace missions, membership, UN documents and maps. This site supplements the information found on pages 264 - 265.

http://www.unsystem.org/ - Official Website Locator for the United Nations System of Organizations

Learners researching the United Nations may find this site useful as it alphabetically lists the hundreds of United Nations Organizations and Agencies that carry out the directives of the United Nations. This site supplements the information found on pages 264 - 265.

http://www.unesco.org/ - United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

UNESCO provides much statistical information, publications, photos, documents and information regarding its global role. The site relates to pages 264 - 265.

http://www.nato.int/home.htm - North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Explore this official web site and analyze the latest documents from NATO. This augments learning from pages 266 - 267.

http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=history/koreawar - Veterans Affairs Canada

Explore Canada's role in the Korean War, which is outlined on page 269.

http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/index.html - The National Security Archive: The George Washington University

Online exhibits at this site include the Cuban Missile Crisis, access to archives and a link to the CNN Cold War Series. This site will aid activities relating to chapter 17.

http://www.nuclearfiles.org/ - The Nuclear Files: Project of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation

A wealth of information, statistics, visuals and other resources are available on this site. This general resource site will aid in all assignments related to chapter 17 in unit five.

http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/shwv/shwvhome.html - Vietnam War Internet Project

This site offers many visuals, primary documents and access to further research sites. This site augments information found on pages 274 - 276.

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Unit Six:The Trudeau Era: 1968-1984

WOMEN'S MOVEMENT

http://www.unb.ca/PAR-L/research21.htm - Milestones in Canadian Women's History: The 1970s.

This site highlights Canadian women's struggle for equality before the law. This may aid research from pages 283 - 286.

http://www.unb.ca/PAR-L/index.html - PAR-L: A Canadian Electronic Feminist Network

Learn more about the women's movement in Canada, read essays and link to other sites on this feminist network. This augments the topics on pages 283 - 286.

http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/direct.html - Status of Women Canada

Read more about the mandate of this federal government agency, learn about its services, critically analyze news releases and research other related sites at this site. This will aid research from pages 283 - 286.

http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/digiproj/women/women99/lavell-e.htm - Celebrating Women's Achievements

Learn more about the life of Jeannette Vivian Lavell and her struggle for equality as a native woman in Canada. She's highlighted on page 284.

http://www.nac-cca.ca/ - National Action Committee on the Status of Women

NAC is a national organization dedicated to women's rights and equality in Canada. Learn more about its mandate and contact its key members for more information. This site relates directly to pages 283 - 286 in unit six.

http://www.wwlia.org/ca-chart.htm - Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The World Wide Legal Information Association site provides access to the Charter in its entirety and provides links to Canadian court decisions and legislation. This primary document can be useful for all activities related to unit six.

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FIRST NATIONS' ISSUES

http://www.afn.ca/splash.htm - Assembly of First Nations

Read articles, press releases and learn about current events from a First Nation's point of view. Topics include programs, treaties, residential schools and education. This site can be useful when learning more about the issues found on pages 286 - 288.

http://www.firstperspective.ca/ - First Perspective

Read the news from a First Nation's perspective and learn what issues are important today. This will aid further learning from pages 286 - 288.

http://www.sicc.sk.ca/saskindian/a71nov06.htm - Saskatchewan Indian

Analyze a speech by a National Indian Brotherhood president, George Manuel. Find out what the issues were important in the early 1970s for First Nations. This relates directly to pages 284 - 287 in unit six.

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ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT

http://www.davidsuzuki.org/ - David Suzuki Foundation

This site offers information on controversial issues, contact information, publications, and projects and offers suggestions on ways to take action. This site relates directly to page 289 in chapter 18.

http://www.greenpeacecanada.org/ - Greenpeace Canada

This environmental organization, highlighted on pages 289 - 290, provides news releases on current activities, campaigns and information on ways to become involved in environmental issues in the community.

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TERRY FOX

http://www.terryfoxrun.org/foundation/introduction.htm - Terry Fox Foundation

Learn more about this Canadian hero and the legacy he has left. He is highlighted on page 293.

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IMMIGRATION

http://www.ucalgary.ca/HIST/tutor/canada1946/ - The Peopling of Canada: 1946 - 1976

Read about and analyze the change in public opinion and official policy regarding immigration as Canada entered into the 1970s. This site can enhance learning from pages 294 - 295.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/manuals/english/il/iltoc.html - Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Learners can peruse this primary document and analyze its contents. The changes of this Act are mentioned on page 294.

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QUEBEC AND CANADA

http://cnet.unb.ca/achn/pme/petcb.htm - Prime Ministers of Canada

Read more about Pierre Elliott Trudeau and learn about his impact on Canadian society. This relates to most of the topics in unit six.

http://canada.justice.gc.ca/STABLE/EN/Laws/Chap/O/O-3.01.html - Department of Justice Canada

Analyze the Official Languages Act in its entirety, which is outlined on page 299.

http://www.ccu-cuc.ca/en/library/language.html - The Council for Canadian Unity

Analyze charts that outline the main languages of the peoples of Canada. Learn more about Quebec and bilingualism as it relates to chapter 19.

http://www.blocquebecois.parl.gc.ca/index.htm - Bloc Quebecois

Analyze the declaration of principles and the reasons sovereignty is needed, as espoused by the Bloc Quebecois. This relates directly to chapter 19.

http://members.xoom.com/history_1/his951/chronos/october.htm - Quebec History

Learn more about the October Crisis of 1970, its aftermath, the War Measure's Act, Trudeau's actions, the Front de Liberation du Quebec's manifesto, and Premier Bourassa's position during the crisis. This relates to pages 301 - 303 in unit six.

http://www.olf.gouv.qc.ca/ - The Charter of the French Language

Bill 101 is mentioned on page 305. Read this primary document and analyze regulations adopted under it.

http://www.uni.ca/newdeal1979.html - UNI: Quebec-Canada: A New Deal

Read about the secessionist proposal of the Levesque government in 1979 based on sovereignty-association. This relates directly to pages 306 - 309 in unit six.

http://www.miredespa.com/wmaton/Other/Legal/Constitutions/Canada/English/Canada_Act_1982.html - The Canada Act 1982

Analyze this primary document, which is outlined on pages 308 - 309.

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PROTECTION OF ECONOMY AND CULTURE

http://www.tv.cbc.ca/national/pgminfo/border/ - The CBC: What Border? The Americanization of Canada

Learn more about the history of Canadian-American relations, as is highlighted on pages 317 - 318. Most important is the section on foreign investment in Canada as it includes a brief history and charts to analyze.

http://www.ola.bc.ca/online/cf/module%2D4/usrel.html - Canadian Foundations

A very comprehensive look at Canadian-American relations as it relates to culture and economy. This site furthers the information found on pages 317 - 318.

http://canadianembassy.org/trade/wltr.html - Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Read a contrasting viewpoint about Canadian-American relations and the proliferation of trade, as found on pages 317 - 318.

http://www.crtc.gc.ca/ - Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission

Learn about the CRTC's mandate, various broadcasting acts and regulations and analyze its effect. The CRTC is highlighted on page 318 in unit six.

http://www.civilization.ca/membrs/canhist/labour/lab01e.html - Canadian Labour History

Learn more about the "Day of Protest" in 1976 and the labour struggles of the 1980s during the recession. This site includes visuals and audio-clips to aid the learner. This site augments pages 321 - 324 in unit six.

http://www.clc-ctc.ca/ - Canadian Labour Congress

This site highlights present day campaigns, a history of the congress and major issues historically championed by the CLC. It can be utilized in conjunction with page 321.

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CANADA AND THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/shwv/shwvhome.html - Vietnam War Internet Project

This site offers many visuals, primary documents and access to further research sites. It augments information found on pages 329 - 330.

http://www.canschool.org/un/menu-e.asp - Canada and the United Nations

This site explores Canada's relationship with other international organizations, the United Nations and Canada in the global economy. This relates to many topics in chapter 21.

http://www.state.gov/www/global/arms/treaties/salt2-1.html - Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT)

Read the SALT agreement and learn more about the arms race and the attempts at arms reduction. SALT is highlighted on page 335 in unit six.

http://www.bullatomsci.org/clock/doomsdayclock.html - The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Learn more about the Doomsday Clock and the international crises that have brought the world close to nuclear war. This can augment any assignment that deals with the Cold War.

http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/hist/canada9-e.asp - Trudeau and Canada's Foreign Policy

The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade offers a look at Trudeau's effect on Canada and its international reputation.

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Unit Seven:The End Of The Century

FIRST NATIONS' ISSUES

http://www.ipl.org/cgi/ref/native/browse.pl/A312 - Native American Authors Project

Learn more about George Littlechild, whose painting is featured on page 341 in unit seven.

http://www.pch.gc.ca/ddp-hrd/english/charter/contents.htm - Human Rights Directorate of the Department of Canadian Heritage

Analyze the sections in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and learn more about the cases from the appendix mentioned in the guide. Section 22 is particularly important for the understanding of chapter 22.

http://www.afn.ca/splash.htm - Assembly of First Nations

Read articles, press releases and learn about current events from a First Nation's point of view. Topics include programs, treaties, residential schools and education. This site can be useful when learning more about the issues found in chapter 22.

http://www.firstperspective.ca/ - First Perspective

Read the news from a First Nation's perspective and learn what issues are important today. This will aid further learning in chapter 22.

http://www.inac.gc.ca/index.html - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Investigate this site to learn about First Nations programs, issues, culture and history, from a governmental point of view.

http://www.makivik.org/ - Makivik

Learn more about the history of Nunavik and Makivik from an aboriginal point of view. This link includes information on the Inuit relocation program, modern negotiations and maps of Inuit groups. This aids learning from pages 342 - 349.

http://www.gov.bc.ca/aaf/default.htm - Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs: British Columbia

Analyze the "six step" treaty process, learn about recent First Nations court rulings such as the Sparrow and Delgamuukw cases and find out the details of the Nisga'a Treaty. Researchers will find this site useful when dealing with issues from pages 342 - 349.

http://www.cyberus.ca/~mfdunn/metis/ - The Other Metis

This site's contents include articles, claims information, links to many other Metis sites and information on the Metis across North America. This can be used in conjunction with many research assignments from chapter 22.

http://www.autochtones.com/en/first_peoples/index.html - First Peoples

This site can be used as an excellent foundation when learning about the culture, history and modern issues of First Nations, Inuit and Metis in Canada. This will aid in any research project from chapter 22.

http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/reid/reid01e.html - Canadian Museum of Civilization

Learn more about Bill Reid, who is highlighted on page 346. This site includes quotes, his poems and stories, biographical notes and many visuals of his prints, sculptures and book illustrations.

http://www.nunavut.com/ - Nunavut

Learn about this area and its government on this well-organized site. A map is included as well as articles and reports, so it will encourage further learning from page 349.

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

http://www.lbl.gov/Education/ELSI/ELSI.html - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's ELLSI Project

This site is designed to "stimulate discussions on the implications of selected areas of scientific research". It does so by taking a historical look at the benefits of applied research, such as vaccinations, and delving into the debate about genetic patents and medical privacy. As class activities are included, this link will further learning from pages 353 - 355.

http://www.csu.edu.au/learning/ncgr/gpi/odyssey/dolly-cloning/ - Dolly and Cloning

This educational site teaches about the history and terms related to cloning, possible benefits and risks, and offers links to additional sources of information. Researchers who are studying the topics on pages 353 - 355 will find this site useful.

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CONSTITUTION DEBATE

http://www.solon.org/Constitutions/Canada/English/ca_1982.html - Constitution Act 1982

Analyze this primary document, which is outlined on page 358 in unit seven.

http://www.constitutional-law.net/ - Constitutional Law of Canada

Peruse through constitutional documents and analyze the Meech Lake Accord of 1987 and the Charlottetown Accord of 1992. These are explained on pages 360 - 366.

http://www.sicc.sk.ca/saskindian/a87sum02.htm - Saskatchewan Indian

Read the First Nations' major concerns about the Meech Lake Accord. This augments pages 360 - 363.

http://www.macleans.ca/pub-doc/2000/06/19/Cover/index.shtml - Maclean's Online

Two articles in this site explain the failure of Meech Lake and the repercussions of it. Look at the long-term effects of the topics on pages 360 - 363.

http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/pages/000617/4295520.html - Montreal Gazette

Read an opinion piece that explores Meech Lake and the results of its failure. This can help with assignments related to pages 360 - 363.

http://www.baycadd.com/~radio/welcome.html - Internet Sources for Journalists and Broadcasters

Analyze the statistical data and learn more about the 1995 Quebec referendum. Search through the archival information for a wealth of information about this contentious issue. This site augments pages 366 - 369 in unit seven.

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ECONOMY AND TRADE

http://www.tradewatch.org/ - Global Trade Watch

Read this public citizen watchgroup's negative assessment of NAFTA and compare their findings to the pro-NAFTA web sites. This site can be utilized in conjunction with any assignment from chapter 24.

http://www-tech.mit.edu/Bulletins/nafta.html - North American Free Trade Agreement

Analyze sections of this agreement to learn more about the topics in unit seven.

http://www.davidorchard.com/ccaft/ - Concerned Citizens About Free Trade

Learn more about the implications of free trade on Canadians, from a decidedly anti-NAFTA point of view. This augments pages 373 - 378 in unit seven.

http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/nafta-alena/ - Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Compare this pro-NAFTA site with the ones above to gain a greater understanding of the issues involved in this debate. This topic is explored on pages 373 - 378 in unit seven.

http://ffas.usda.gov/itp/policy/nafta/nafta.html - United States Department of Agriculture: Foreign Agricultural Service

This site offers facts and statistics from a pro-NAFTA point of view, and will be useful for assignments related to chapter 24.

http://www.tv.cbc.ca/national/pgminfo/freetrade/tradetop.html - The National Features

Read up on Brian Mulroney, NAFTA, and free trade ten years later on this well-organized site. Mulroney is featured in chapters 24 and 25.

http://www.raynon.com/crct/home.htm - The Canadian Research Committee on Taxation

Delve into the Canadian taxation debate at this site. It discusses the issues regarding the GST and the two-tier taxation system. This may aid researchers who are learning more about the topics from pages 379 - 380.

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INTERNATIONAL CRISES

http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/peacekeeping/menu-e.asp - Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Read about Canadian peacekeeping at this governmental site. This relates to chapter 25 in unit seven.

http://www.clive.canoe.ca/CNEWSKosovo/home.html - CANOE - Canada's Internet Network

Learn more about Rwanda, Kosovo and the causes of these international crises. This relates directly to chapter 25.

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GLOBALIZATION

http://www.oneworld.org/front.shtml - Oneworld.net

Search through the archives of these publications and discover some interesting articles on Somalia, the international role of United Nations' peacekeeping and globalization issues. This can help research for all of chapter 25.

http://www.economist.com/ - The Economist

Search through the archive and learn about global issues as they relate to chapter 25.

http://www.ccu-cuc.ca/en/library/globalization.html - The Council for Canadian Unity

Learn more about globalization by analyzing these articles. They relate to pages 394 - 396 in unit seven.

http://www.indymedia.org/index.php3 - Independent Media Center

Researchers of current global issues will find any articles to aid them in assignments related to chapter 25.

http://www.sierraclub.ca/national/mai/ - Multilateral Agreement on Investments

This balanced site contains arguments for and against this agreement. This site provides background information for chapter 25.

http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/humanrights/resources/ - Declaration of the Rights of the Child

Provides the complete, official text of United Nations Declaration as well as a simplified version of both the Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This can supplement any project that explores globalization and human rights.

http://www.freethechildren.org/UNCRC.htm - Convention on the Rights of the Child

Free the Children offers an explanation of the convention, as well as the pertaining document from the United Nations.

http://www.freethechildren.org/ - Free the Children International

This site offers information on projects, issues and campaigns, provides direction on how to get involved, and has a short biography of Craig Kielburger, its founder. He's highlighted on page 395.

http://www.cfc-efc.ca/ccrc/sirkiel.htm - Child and Family Canada

This links offers the article, "Personal Story of Craig Kielburger", and much information related to the welfare of children. The supplemental information found here supports activities related to page 395.

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