Seven species of Pacific Salmon occur in B.C.: Sockeye, Chinook, Coho, Pink, Chum, Steeelhead Trout, and Cuthroat Trout. The smallest, Pink salmon, are the most abundant. The biggest, Chinook salmon, are the least abundant. Salmon are famous for their ability to return to the freshwater place of birth to spawn, including fighting their way up…
Weaving was a basic survival skill for First Peoples who wove cloth for clothing and blankets, made baskets, belts and other items. There are so many ways to incorporate weaving into arts and crafts, social studies, and just plain fun. Related Books
The Canada Lynx, or Canadian Lynx ranges across Canada, into Alaska, and dips down to Colorado in the Rocky Mountains. It is medium sized, similar to the bobcat, with it’s front legs shorter than it’s hind legs, giving it a sloping appearance. The lynx can be distinguished from the bobcat by the black tip on…
Discover sustainable forestry in Canada and learn why Canada is the global leader in sustainable forest management. Canada’s forests are diverse and sustain a wide range of quality products including soft wood lumber, newsprint, wood pulp, and engineered wood products. An example of Canada’s innovation in forest management is the partnership with Aboriginal People of…
Puffins are one of our favourites – a most amazing seabird. The Atlantic Puffin, known in Canada as Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial bird, is the smallest of the four species of puffins? Their parrot-like beak changes colour in the year, from dull grey in winter to bright stunning orange in spring. They range in the…
The great Cree Chief, Mistahimaskwa, was the last Chief to reluctantly sign the infamous numbered treaties that confined aboriginals to reservations. He held out because he accurately foresaw the consequences of that policy. Changes brought by the railway and settlement in the west tragically destroyed the way of life of the First Peoples. Mistahimaskwa, known…
These extremely rare whales spend the summer in Canadian waters. Once much more common, there are only about 500 of them left on Earth.
The beaver, pictured on Canada’s first postage stamp, is an iconic Canadian symbol. Beavers have a historical place in the settling of Canada. The fur trade was an economic enterprise across the wilderness of North America’s northern forests for 250 years from the early 17th century. Dominated by the trapping of beavers for the European…
The beaver, pictured on Canada’s first postage stamp, is an iconic Canadian symbol. Beavers have a historical place in the settling of Canada. Beavers make dams to create their own pond. Their lodges are made of a pile of sticks and mud with an underwater door for safety. Their paddle-shaped tail acts like a rudder…
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