Web Links

UNIT 3: EUROPE AND CANADA - COLONIES AND EMPIRE, TO 1783

Click on a section below for related Web links:

3.0 Overview

Natural Resources Canada The Atlas of Canada - Government of Canada

A number of maps from the pre-European contact and treaty areas can be found here. The site allows the user to zoom in on specific areas for greater detail. Buttons allow for a detailed description of each map, as well as statistical information about several geographical points. Maps can be printed.

Royal British Columbia Museum - Totem Poles

This portion of the Royal British Columbia Museum site includes photographs and descriptions of totem poles found throughout British Columbia (fig. 2.0.1). Can be downloaded as a .pdf file.

3.1 Migration and Settlement

Some Missing Pages - The Black Community in the History of Quebec and Canada
A resource for exploring the black community's involvement in early New France, and not just as slaves. Some primary documentation is presented regarding the purchasing of slaves.

The Governorship of Newfoundland and Labrador

An article on the early government of Newfoundland and Labrador by the London and Bristol Company. Includes pictures of historical figures. The site has a search feature for further investigation. The site also links to pages with biographical information on governors of Newfoundland and Labrador from 1610 to present.

Fort La Corne    

A short article on one of the western most forts built by the French (1755). See figure 3.1.10.

Louisbourg - Acadia (Nova Scotia) - Parks Canada

Parks Canada site describing the importance of Louisbourg in New France.

Fort Anne - Acadia (Nova Scotia) - Parks Canada

Parks Canada site describing the importance of Fort Anne in the Annapolis region of Nova Scotia during the French period.

3.2 Society and Community

Canadian Encyclopedia - Cornelius Krieghoff

A detailed biography of Cornelius Krieghoff (see figure 3.2.2), including a number of his paintings of French Canadian life.

Jesuit Relations - National Library of Canada

A description of the Jesuit Relations , including links to the primary documents, in both French and English. Also included is a list of further readings.

3.3 Economy and Technology

The Explorers - Samuel de Champlain

A biographical site for Samuel de Champlain, including maps and illustrations.

Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada              

A history of currency in Canada.

3.4 Government and Politics

Civilization.ca—Tsimshian Society and Culture

Information on Tsimshian society, organized in subject headings: Shamanism, trade, warfare, wealth, and rank.

Statistics Canada —Jean Talon: Biography

A biographical account of Jean Talon

Materials: Talon Census

Under Materials see Talon census data from 1665 - 1666 of New France.

3.5 Internal and External Relations

The First Nations Languages of British Columbia - College of New Caledonia

This site gives general information on First Nations languages in British Columbia, and detailed information on individual languages.

Montcalm, Louis-Joseph de, Marquis de Montcalm - Canadian Encyclopedia

A short biography of Montcalm, with links to the Battle of the Plains of Abraham and James Wolfe. A picture of Montcalm is included.

3.6 Culture and Identity

McCord Museum - Iroquois Headdress

An image of the headdress (see figure 3.6.2A) worn by Tecumseh with descriptions. Click on the image of the headdress.

3.7 Continuity and Change

The Proclamation of 1763 - National Archives of Canada

A description and interpretation of The Proclamation of 1763.