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Author: Donna Ward

Celebrate Canada 2024
Learn About Canada

Celebrate Canada 2024

ByDonna Ward

Canada Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate this vibrant tapestry of a nation than with the music that defines our rich cultural heritage? Music is a powerful conduit for fostering a sense of belonging, and celebrating communal identity. It fosters understanding and empathy, recognizing the shared experiences and emotions…

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Envoyons de l’avant – French Canadian Song
Province Highlights

Envoyons de l’avant – French Canadian Song

ByDonna Ward

Lyrics in French (Canadian dialect): Quand on part des chanquiers Mes chers amis tous le coeur gai Pour aller voir tous nos parents Mes chers amis le coeur content. Envoyons d’l’avant nos gens Envoyons d’l’avant! Mais qu’nos amis nous voyent arriver Y vont s’mettr’ à rire, à chanter. Dimanche au soir à la veillée Nous…

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Celebrate Canada or Cancel Canada?
Historical Thinking

Celebrate Canada or Cancel Canada?

ByDonna Ward

How are we to think of the strengths and flaws of characters in Canadian history? How do we teach our history to our children?

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Can Historical Thinking be Taught to Young Students?
Historical Thinking

Can Historical Thinking be Taught to Young Students?

ByDonna Ward

Historical thinking is a crucial skill that children can develop from an early age. It helps them understand the past, make connections to the present, and predict the future. Below is a tutorial to explain the six historical thinking concepts that can be introduced to students to help them develop a deeper understanding of history….

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View the Catalogue
Stuff for Parents

View the Catalogue

ByDonna Ward

View our product catalogue with links to the website, or download the interactive PDF.

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Signal Hill National Historic Site
Canadian Historic Sites

Signal Hill National Historic Site

ByDonna Ward

Signal Hill overlooks the Narrows, which is the only entrance to the harbour and city of St. John’s, NL. Steeped in history, with a visitor centre, trails, and amazing views, Signal Hill is one of the most iconic destinations in Newfoundland for visitors and locals alike. Image at top: cc by sa Tango7174, Wikimedia

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Cabot & the Matthew Blog
Biographies

Cabot & The Matthew

ByDonna Ward

The Matthew, piloted by John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto), sailed either to Cape Bonavista, or St. John’s, NL around 1497.  Two full-sized replicas, one in Bristol, England, and the other in Bonavista, were built for the 500th anniversary of the landing. 

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Robert Service: The Bard of the Yukon
Learn About Canada

Robert Service: The Bard of the Yukon

ByDonna Ward

There’s nothing like some humour to spice up your school days, especially mid-winter. Robert Service is one of the best; known as the Bard of the Yukon. Middle grade to high school will enjoy the rollicking ballads of Robert Service.  Robert Service immigrated from Scotland to Canada and worked as a banker teller, first in…

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The Hockey Sweater Story
Learn About Canada

The Hockey Sweater Story

ByDonna Ward

The video below is an animated version of a short story by Roch Carrier, who narrates this tale based on his boyhood experiences in rural Quebec. Imagine a young boy’s chagrin when his only Montreal Canadiens hockey sweater wears out and ‘Mr. Eaton’ sends him a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater by mistake!

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Outline Maps of Canada and The Provinces Blog
Geography

Outline Maps of Canada and Provinces

ByDonna Ward

Outline maps are always useful, but take a lot of time to find. Here we have a collection of printable maps for your students. We’ve done the legwork – yours to enjoy.

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Envoyons de l'avant Lyrics with Translation

Lyrics in French (Canadian dialect):

Quand on part des chanquiers
Mes chers amis tous le coeur gai
Pour aller voir tous nos parents
Mes chers amis le coeur content.
Envoyons d’l’avant nos gens
Envoyons d’l’avant!

Mais qu’nos amis nous voyent arriver
Y vont s’mettr’ à rire, à chanter.
Dimanche au soir à la veillée
Nous irons voir nos compagnées.

Dimanche au soir à la veillée
Nous irons voir nos compagnées.
Elles vont nous dire mais en entrant
V’là mon amant, j’ai l’coeur content!

Elles vont nous dire mais en entrant
V’là mon amant, j’ai l’coeur content!
Et au milieu de la veillée
Elles vont nous parler d’leus cavaliers.

Et au milieu de la veillée
Elles vont nous parler d’leurs cavaliers.
Elles vont nous dire mais en partant
As-tu fréquenté des amants?

Elles vont nous dire mais en partant
As-tu fréquenté des amants?
Qui a composé la chanson?
C’est Jos Blanchet le joli garçon!

English translation:
When we leave the chanquiers (woodworking locations)
My dear friends, all with hearts gay,
To see all our friends and family,
My dear friends, all with hearts gay,

Let’s go boys, let’s go!
Let’s go boys, let’s go!

When our friends will see us arrive,
They start laughing and singing,
Sunday night at the vigil,
We’ll go see our partners,

Sunday night at the vigil,
We’ll go see our partners,
They’ll tell us as we enter,
Here’s my lover, my heart is happy,

They’ll tell us as we enter,
Here’s my lover, my heart is happy,
And at the middle of the vigil,
They’ll tell us of their lovers,

And at the middle of the vigil,
They’ll tell us of their lovers,
And they’ll ask us as we leave,
Did you go see any mistresses?

And they’ll ask us as we leave,
Did you go see any mistresses?
Who wrote the song?
It was Jo Blanchet, the pretty boy

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