I have come across the following Canadian websites, blogs,
Facebook pages, and newspaper articles this past week that were of interest to
me, and I thought you might be interested in them, too
Websites
No new websites this week.
Blogs
No new Blogs this week
Facebook- YouTube – Video
Ottawa Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ottawa-Branch-Ontario-Genealogical-Society/173536239339341 This Facebook page is very good. There is nothing fancy about it, but there is a
timeline of history on it, meetings that are held in Ottawa at the OGS are also
on it, and news about Canadian genealogy.
Newspapers
Historic canoe route recreated on St. John River http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2013/06/16/nb-historic-canoe-trip-recreated.htmlA New Brunswick couple are paddling the 460-kilometre route of the St. John
River to recreate a historically important waterway.
It was the route travelled by generations of the Maliseet
and Mi`kmaq, and the French and British also relied on it to travel from an
area near the St. Lawrence River in Quebec to the Bay of Fundy. It later became
called the Grand Communication Route, which was used before it was surpassed by
rail and the car.
Weekend in Honour of Veterans of the Korean War launched at
the Canadian War Museum
Korea 60 is an exhibit of a selection of photographs “that
depict Canada's role in the war and subsequent ceasefire, and illustrate the
conflict's enduring legacy”. Many of these are personal photographs taken by
Canadian soldiers. The exhibit will be on display until January 5, 2014 at the
Museum of War in Ottawa.
UNESCO defers decision on heritage bid for Manitoba-Ontario
forest www.ctvnews.ca/canada/unesco-defers-decision-on-heritage-bid-for-manitoba-ontario-forest-1.1337400#ixzz2X3ITw0SJ
Although UNESCO did recognize the Red Bay Basque Whaling Station in Labrador,
it deferred it’s decision on the Boreal forest because it still has unanswered questions
about whether “the area is unique enough to warrant a designation as a world
heritage site”.
To read more about the Red Bay Basque Whaling Station in
Labrador, read the article that the CBC has at www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2013/06/22/nl-red-bay-labrador-world-heritage-site-622.html
Stolen bell to become living history www.thestarphoenix.com/Stolen+bell+become+living+history/8564065/story.html
The Bell of Batoche is coming home! It has been stolen from
Manitoba after the defeat by the
Northwest Rebellion in 1885 and displayed at the Legion hall in
Millbrook, Ont. until it was stolen again in 1991. It is going to be displayed Saturday,
July 20, during the Back to Batoche celebrations.
NS diocese concerned heritage status could affect sale of
church http://globalnews.ca/news/657035/ns-diocese-concerned-heritage-status-could-affect-sale-of-church
A Roman Catholic diocese in Nova Scotia is concerned that one of its churches which
may be listed for sale, may be designated a municipal heritage property. The church is St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic
Church in Lingan and it was one of the oldest churches in Nova Scotia, having
been built in 1723.
Story of the Week
Canada History Week
With Canada in the midst of the 1921 Canada Census debacle last week,
the government has decided to “mark the launch of Canada History Week, which
will run every year from July 1 to 7. Canada History Week is an opportunity to
reflect on our great country, learn about our history, explore a museum, visit
one of our national historic sites, or join in a local event that celebrates
the history of your community.
Our history is full of exciting people, places, and events.
For example, in 2013 we are commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first
major Canadian scientific expedition to the Arctic. The Canadian Arctic
Expedition's groundbreaking work contributed to Canada's scientific, social,
and cultural knowledge of the Arctic, deepening our understanding of each other
and unifying our country”.
This is according to the Honourable James Moore, Minister of
Canadian Heritage and Official Languages who announced this on June 11th,
and it will include
•A Canada History Fund will connect youth to their history
through the first ever Government of Canada History Awards, which will honour
outstanding students and teachers who show an interest in celebrating Canadian
history. The awards will be administered by Canada’s History, an independent
national organization with a mandate to make our nation’s past relevant and
accessible to all Canadians.
•The Harper Government will partner with the
Historica-Dominion Institute to create two new Heritage Minutes per year
between now and Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017.
•Existing programs at Canadian Heritage will be strengthened
to improve access to funding for local organizations that wish to promote
Canadian history in their communities, including local museums and youth
groups.
•Starting in 2013, July 1 to 7 will become Canada History
Week, an opportunity for Canadians from coast to coast to coast to get actively
involved in learning about our country’s history.
Read more about Canada History Week at www.sacbee.com/2013/06/21/5514485/statement-by-the-honourable-james.html#storylink=cpy
The next Canadian Week in Review will be issued Monday July 08,
2013. There won’t be one for Monday July
1st, because it will be Canada Day.
