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May Long Weekend, the Queen and the British Monarchy
May Long Weekend, the Queen and the British Monarchy Victoria Day, more commonly known as May 2-4 weekend, is a Canadian federal holiday held on the first Monday before May 25th. The holiday is known …
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Cherry Blossom Trees from Coast to Coast
Cherry Blossom Trees from Coast to Coast If you have never seen a cherry blossom tree you are missing out! These stunning pink and white flower trees are the highlight of spring blooms. The …
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10 Fast Facts About Cherry Blossom Trees
10 Fast Facts About Cherry Blossom Trees 1. The cherry blossom capital of the world isn’t located in Asia. The cherry blossom capital of the world is Macon, Georgia with 300,000-350,000 …
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Birth of a Nation: The Battle of Vimy Ridge [Classroom Resources]
Birth of a Nation: The Battle of Vimy Ridge [Classroom Resources] The battle of Vimy Ridge was a monumental moment in Canadian history and in the outcome of the First World War. This battle allowed the Allies to …
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St Patrick’s Day – The Greenest Day of the Year
St Patrick’s Day – The Greenest Day of the Year Celebrated each year on March 17th, this festive holiday is recognizable by the sea of green. From hats to shamrocks to green coloured drinks and …
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Who is Louis Riel?
Who is Louis Riel? Louis Riel is known by a multitude of titles; a founder of the province of Manitoba, a Métis leader, being instrumental in Manitoba joining …
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1885 North-West Resistance [Classroom Resources]
1885 North-West Resistance [Classroom Resources] The 1885 North-West Resistance/Rebellion was an insurgency by the Métis Peoples against the Canadian government. This 5-month, violent resistance …
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Red River Resistance [Teacher Resources]
Red River Resistance [Teacher Resources] The Red River Resistance/Rebellion took place from 1869-1870, in the Red River Colony. It was an uprising which started after the sale of Rupert’s …
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Winter Festivals Across Canada
Winter Festivals Across Canada Have you heard of Carnaval de Québec or Winterlude and wondered what they were all about? Or did you ever wonder if there were other winter festivals …
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Twelve Holiday Dishes from Around the World
Twelve Holiday Dishes from Around the World Crispy latkes laden with sour cream, sweet-smelling fruit pies spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, roasted turkey paired with creamy mashed potatoes and …
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