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First Nations
American Indians of the Pacific Northwest Digital Collection
This site from the University of Washington provides an extensive collection of original photographs and documents about the Northwest Coast and Plateau Indians cultures, complimented by essays written by anthropologists, historians and teachers.
First Nations in BC
Part of the BC Archive's Amazing Time Machine, this site for children highlights social and cultural history of Interior and Coast first nations, and the effects of European contact and Confederation.
Canada's First Nations
Tutorial from the University of Calgary covers first nations history in Canada from antiquity to the 19th century.
Encyclopedia of Canada's Peoples
This encyclopedia gives detailed articles about every racial, national and aboriginal group in Canada.
First Nations in Canada
This 1996 publication by the Ministry of Indian Affairs and Northern Development covers life style and history of the Haida, Tsimshian, Nootka, Coast Salish, Kwakiutl and the Bella Coola- Canada's Pacific Coast First Nations.
Gifting and Feasting in the Northwest Coast Potlatch
Online potlatch exhibit from the Peabody Museum of Achaeology and Ethnology.
The Kids Site of Canadian Settlement
This site by Library and Archives Canada has excellent information on several first nations groups as well as other cultural groups that have settled in Canada. Includes games as well as lists of other resources to continue your research.
Native People - Canadian Encyclopedia
The Canadian Encyclopedia article allows you to search by the name of individual tribal groups or regions, and gives an excellent overview of each group.
Our Homes are Bleeding Digital Collection
BC Union of Indian Chiefs has developed this collection of images and documents from BC's First Nations' past.
Totem Poles
Information from Atlantic Canada's Gander Academy provides basic overview of NorthWest Coast totem poles: ritual, construction, spirituality, history.
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Folklore and Mythology
Encyclopedia Mythica
An online encyclopedia providing everything you ever wanted to know about mythology, folklore and legend. Also included are sections on legendary beasts, famous heroes, and genealogies of the gods, along with an excellent image gallery.
Godchecker - your guide to the Gods
Despite its appearance, this site lists over 2100 deities, by type, including Mayan, Incan and Celtic.
Folklore, Myth and Legend
From the Children's Literature Web Guide, including Aesop's Fables, the fairytales of Grimm and Hans Christian Anderson, and reference sources to world myth and legend. Find many of your favourite stories here.
Sur La Lune Fairy Tales Site
Annoatated online versions of several major fairytales include brief histories and cultural variants on basic fairy tale themes. Cinderella, the Gingerbread man, Hansel & Gretel, Jack and the beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, Rumplestiltskin, Snow White and the Three little pigs can all be found here.
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Holidays & Festivals
Canadian Holidays and Customs
Information and dates of Canadian festivals month by month.
Chabad.org - Jewish Holidays
Learn about all the Jewish festivals and many other aspects of the Jewish faith.
Lunar (Chinese) New Year
Find out about the celebration of Chinese New Year which is celebrated in many countries in Asia and around the world, including Canada!
Christmas Customs Around the World
Christmas traditions, myths, and origins in many countries
Diwali
Facts on the most well known of Indian festivals
Earth Calendar
"A daybook of holidays and celebrations around the world." Seach by date, by country, and by religion.
Halloween Online
Claims to be the Internet’s largest Halloween resource!
Happy Halloween
Dancing skeletons, scary stories and more spooky fun for the whole family
Jack-O-Lantern.com
The home of Jack-O-Lantern history, techniques, tools, free patterns and information on the World Wide Web. Jack-O-Lantern.com will help you create your own "spooktacular" versions of Halloween's most famous icon.
The Official Kwanzaa Website
Learn about Kwanzaa, an African- American spiritual and cultural celebration
Remembrance Day
Veteran's Affairs' excellent site on what Remembrance Day is all about.
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Religion & Philosophy
Lives of the Saints
Good biographies of dozens of saints.
Religions of the World
Minnesota State University has an excellent site on the history, geography and beliefs of the world's major religions.
Saints and Angels
This site, sponsored by the Catholic Distance University, includes biographies of saints, and beliefs about angels.
Your Guide to Religions of the World
The BBC's World Service has provided a look at each of the the 6 major religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Sikhism. Includes audio programs.
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Social Issues
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Commission
This site has entry points for kids, teens, parents and teachers, with excellent information at appropriate age levels on all kinds of drugs and drug abuse.
Child Labour
An excellent site from UNICEF on the facts and issues of child labour around the world.
Emergencies and Natural Disasters - United Nations Relief Web
Information on the world's problem spots, both historical and current.
HIV and AIDS in Africa
British aid organization, AVERT, has an excellent site on the issues surrounding the AIDS epidemic in Africa.
Landmines - International Committee of the Red Cross
The Red Cross site explaining the issues surrounding land mines and the destruction they cause.
Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons
Armed conflict often results in large-scale displacements of civilians, both within the frontiers of a country and across international borders. The Red Cross is always in the middle of it helping out. This site has their first hand information.
Residential Schools - Anglican Church of Canada
These pages gather information and resources dedicated to addressing the legacy of "Indian residential schools," the primary mechanism through which new Canadians sought to assimilate the First Nations.
Social Issues
This web page has been created by Multnomah County library for middle and high school students researching current social issues from multiple perspectives.
Voices of Youth
UNICEF's excellent youth action page on the children of the world and such issues as poverty, child exploitation, HIV, clean water, and more. Includes ideas for young people to take action on issues.
World Hunger Facts
Produced by the World Hunger Education Service, this site documents the devasting effects of poverty and hunger around the world.
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