Educational Materials

Educational music/theatre performance designed to promote awareness of Canada, and First Nation's art, culture and history. Historical background and song lyrics for each subject.
http://www.abriefcanadianhistory.com/index.html

Online exhibit brings Acadian history to life and features Acadian culture, architecture, cuisine and daily life.
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Acadie/

Information on a scholarly journal of regional history, recent findings, documents and research notes; its issues, subscription, calendar of events and available books.
http://www.lib.unb.ca/Texts/Acadiensis/

ACHA is an African heritage and language program operating out of Centennial College Progress Campus. The program features African history lessons, arts and crafts, and special events for students who range in age from 5 to 16 years of age. Workshops for parents are also available.
http://www.achaonline.org/

Audio and video clips from CBC archives tell story of this Halifax community's relocation and the impact on residents. With text, photos, teacher resources.
http://archives.cbc.ca/IDD-1-69-96/life_society/africville/

Detailed history of the Alaska Highway and other early modes of northern transportation accompanied by audio and visual clips, photos and maps from the Yukon Archives.
http://www.alaskahighwayarchives.ca/

Explores Alberta's early history (1800s and early 1900s) using three themes: land of opportunity, settlement history and rural life. Includes text with accompanying archival photos and related links.
http://www.abheritage.ca/pasttopresent/

Features teaching units, stories, historical photographs, audio, a WebQuest and related documents
http://www.edukits.ca/petroleum/index.htm

Archival documents and photos accompany discussions of WW I: the Canadian homefront, women in the war, technology and warfare. Includes teacher resources.
http://archives.queensu.ca/wwi/index.html

Animation d'autrefois specializes in the design and production of historical reenactments. Includes photographs and information on educational programs.
http://www.animationdautrefois.com/