Monthly Archives: July 2017
HISTORY SHARE: CANADA’S OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/official-languages-act-1969/ http://collections.musee-mccord.qc.ca/scripts/explore.php?Lang=1&elementid=103__true&tableid=11&contentlonghttps:// http://www.talkinfrench.com/canadian-french-difference/ https://aeon.co/essays/why-is-english-so-weirdly-different-from-other-languages
HISTORY TIDBIT: ACADIAN EXPULSION
France & Great Britain fought over Canada for quite a while. French settlers known as Acadians were living in part of modern-day Nova Scotia when France ceded it to Great Britain in 1713. On July 28th, 1755, they were expelled from there because the British governor didn’t trust them to remain neutral in the ongoing […]
HISTORY SHARE: R.C.M.P. MUSICAL RIDE
The Mounties always get their man – and their Musical Ride a big audience. http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/history-the-rcmp-musical-ride
TRIVIA TRAIL: FIRST SHIP CAPTURE
Question: What was the first American ship captured by the British Royal Navy during the War of 1812? Answer: The USS Nautilus, a schooner captured off the coast of New Jersey on July 17th, 1812.
HISTORIC MOVIE IDEAS FOR JULY
July’s history or bygone era TV and/or movie suggestions are Canada based: The Incredible Journey (Disney, 1963) (Mid-20th Century) The Kidnappers (1953) / The Little Kidnappers (1990) (Early 20th Century) Nikki, Wild Dog Of The North (Disney, 1961) (Gold Rush Era) Paddle To The Sea (1966) Saskatchewan / O’Rourke Of The Royal Mounted (1954) (Canadian […]
DON’T FORGET THE ‘STORY’
July’s history based or bygone era book suggestions are Canada based. Ages 3-7 A Prairie Boy’s Summer by William Kurelek (Depression Era) Emma & The Silk Train by Julie Lawson (Early 20th Century) Stolen Words by Melanie Florence (Residential Schools) Ages 7-9 Canadian Flyer Adventures # 3: Crazy For Gold by Frieda Wishinsky (Gold Rush […]
HISTORY SHARE: THREE TRADITIONAL CANADIAN FOLK SONGS
Should any non-Canadians (or very young Canadians who don’t know them yet) want to hear some of the songs suggested in this month’s ‘Birthday Theme’ post, here are three of them. Northwest Passage: The Blackfly Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjLBXb1kgMo Though modern, Robert Munsch’s Blackflies is a good accompanying book for young kids. ($#@! Blackflies haven’t changed.) The […]
HISTORY-THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTIES: CANADIAN CONFEDERATION
Since this July saw the 150th birthday of Confederation in Canada, a Canadian History themed party might be appropriate. COSTUMES Pretty much anything associated with Canada & its past – including kids coming as Canada Geese, loons, moose & beavers! For some ideas, visit: http://www.sweet-juniper.com/2012/10/now-voyageur-halloween-2012-part-1.html http://golddetecting.4umer.net/t7426-prospecting-attire-what-a-prospector-wears https://www.halloweencostumes.com/child-canadian-mountie-costume.html http://www.karnival-house.co.uk/suffragette-fancy-dress-costume-for-girls-p-12086.html http://maplelea.com/anne-of-green-gables-outfit https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/501916308/dresspapoose-set-native-american?ref=related-1 DECORATIONS & OTHER PARTY ITEMS […]
Time Travelling With Kids 