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Publisher: Canadian Heritage Panoramas: The North American Landscape in Art 
 A "trilateral virtual exhibition celebrating the landscape of North America" displaying paintings, drawings, textiles, and photographs from the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Artworks in the categories of social, mythic, evolving, and personal landscapes are presented with descriptions and background. The International Gallery portion of each exhibit displays all the exhibit's art by country. Available also in French and Spanish. From the Canadian Heritage Information Network, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, The Winnipeg Art Gallery, and their respective governments. http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Landscapes/ Topics: Art by Region, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Dec 27, 2002 [Canadian] Public Holidays and Other Important Dates
A list of Canadian national and provincial/territorial holidays for the next couple of years, plus a list of important Canadian anniversaries from 2000 to 2010. Also available in French. Provided by the Canadian government. http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/ceem-cced/jfa-ha/index-eng.cfm Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Sep 15, 2009 Perspectives: Women Artists in North America
This exhibit "celebrates the important contributions of women in the arts from Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America. The Web exhibit features historical, modern, and contemporary art." From the Virtual Museum of Canada. Available in English, French, and Spanish. http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Perspectives/ Topics: Artists, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 18, 2006 Games of La Francophonie
Background about this "international cultural and sporting event in which athletes and artists from the various member states and governments of La Francophonie take part." Includes overviews of the competitions (such as judo, soccer, storytelling, and dance) at past events, which have been held in Morocco, France, Madagascar, Canada, and Niger. In English and French. From Canadian Heritage. http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/francophonie/jeux-games/index-eng.cfm Topics: Arts and Humanities, Sports Last updated Dec 30, 2008 Butterflies North and South
"This site is for anyone with an interest in butterflies or moths. It contains resources for teachers, students and amateur lepidopterists (butterfly watchers)." There is a gallery of butterflies native to Canada and Peru, a glossary, tips on attracting butterflies to gardens, lesson plans, a bibliography, and links to butterfly sites around the world. The Amateurs' Corner suggests places for butterfly watching in North America. Also available in French and Spanish. http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Butterflies/english/ Topics: Insects & Arachnids, Lesson Plans Last updated Jan 15, 2007 Musée Virtuel du Canada (MVC)/Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC)
"Showcasing a collection of high-quality, online cultural content, this unique gateway brings together the distinct culture entrusted in Canadian museums." The site features scores of exhibits in the areas of arts, science, history, and industry; an image gallery; games; educational materials; and the opportunity for users to create a personal "virtual museum" (requires free registration). Searchable. Available in English and French. http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/ Topics: History By Place, Museums by Place Last updated Nov 12, 2003 Canadian Heritage Gallery
A searchable, browsable collection of Canadian historical photos, original documents, artwork, maps, and illustrations documenting Canada's early history. Some interesting items are a key to the Cree syllabic system, the Charter of the Hudson's Bay Company, a portrait of John Cabot, and watercolors of the aurora borealis. The Canadian Enterprises Gallery contains brief profiles of (and written by) "companies and organizations who have made notable contributions to their community [or] played a significant role within their industry." http://www.canadianheritage.org/ Topics: History By Place, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Nov 26, 2000 Thanksgiving and Remembrance Day
Information about the Thanksgiving Day holiday in Canada, which has been celebrated on the second Monday of October since the 1930s. Also notes that "from 1921 to 1930, the Armistice Day Act provided that Thanksgiving would be observed on Armistice Day." Includes "a list of the dates of the proclamations and observance of General Thanksgiving Days, and reasons therefore" back to 1799. From Canadian Heritage, a division of the Canadian government. http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/ceem-cced/jfa-ha/action-eng.cfm Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN)
CHIN is an electronic gateway to Canadian museum and heritage-related information. It includes the Virtual Museum of Canada , Artefacts Canada , databases and reference tools such as the Artists in Canada Database , the Ship Information Database , the Directory of Canadian Museums , the online journal Heritage Forum , and many other resources of interest to educators, researchers, and tourists. CHIN is a Special Operating Agency within the federal Department of Canadian Heritage. Also available in French. http://www.chin.gc.ca/ Topics: Museums by Place Last updated Apr 4, 2001 Artefacts Canada
This searchable site has "access to information on millions of museum objects, natural history specimens and archaeological sites," presenting the records of several museums and heritage organizations. Thousands of images are available (search allows limiting to images). It is divided into "Humanities," which contains "art objects, social history artifacts, and much more", "Life Sciences," with items from the natural world; and "Archaeological Sites," with information on digs throughout Canada. Also available in French. http://www.chin.gc.ca/English/Artefacts_Canada/ Topics: Museums by Place Last updated Jul 20, 2005 Copyright Policy Branch [Canada]
"The Copyright Policy Branch of the Department of Canadian Heritage, in co-operation with the Intellectual Property Policy Directorate of Industry Canada, is responsible for formulating and implementing an integrated Canadian copyright policy." The site provides an overview of Canadian copyright law, news and information about copyright reform, and links to legislation, court decisions, and related publications. In English and French. http://www.pch.gc.ca/pc-ch/org/sectr/ac-ca/pda-cpb/index-eng.cfm Topics: Intellectual Property Last updated Dec 19, 2008 National Flag Day of Canada, February 15 /Jour du Drapeau du Canada, Le 15 Février
The maple leaf flag was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on February 15, 1965, as the national flag of Canada. Includes a history of the flag, flag facts, a quiz, and PDF versions of the Proclamation of the National Flag of Canada and the Declaration of National Flag Day ("suitable for display and/or framing"). In English and French. From Canadian Heritage. http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/flag-drapeau/ Topics: Government, Government, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Jan 27, 2005 Anno Domini: Jesus Through the Centuries
This site "explores the various ways Jesus and his teachings have shaped the development of Western civilization during the last 2,000 years." It is illustrated with artworks from museums, churches, and monasteries from around the world. Available in English, French, and Italian. From the Virtual Museum of Canada. http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Annodomini/ Topics: Christianity Last updated Sep 14, 2006 Black History Month [Canada]
"Every year Canadians are invited to take part in the festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, during Black History Month [in February]." The site features an overview of historic events, brief biographical information about important black Canadians, and links to related sites. In English and French. From the government of Canada. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/multiculturalism/black/index.asp Topics: Black Resources, Holidays by Region Last updated Oct 7, 2009 Valentine's Day: Love and Romance Through the Ages
This exhibit on the history of Valentine's Day features images of early greeting cards (with 3D interactive views), symbols associated with the holiday (such as Cupid and flowers), Valentine's Day in history and literature, religious and spiritual traditions, and more. In English and French. From the Virtual Museum of Canada. http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Valentin/English/index.php3 Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Jan 29, 2007 Victoria Day
Background about Victoria Day, a national holiday in Canada that "has been celebrated in Canada since the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). May 24, Queen Victoria's birthday, was declared a holiday by the Legislature of the Province of Canada in 1845. ... In 1957, Victoria Day was permanently appointed as the Queen's birthday in Canada." In English and French. From Canadian Heritage. http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/ceem-cced/jfa-ha/victoria-eng.cfm Topics: Holidays by Region Last updated Jan 19, 2009 |
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