Weaving, a skill used for centuries to make useful items for life, is also an easy craft for young children to begin to see patterns, and learn to create order and usefulness from basic items. Find out the value of weaving for children, and see easy tutorials in the videos or Blog Link here. Related…
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, proudly emblazoned on Canada’s first postage stamp, is more than just a charming image; it’s a powerful emblem deeply intertwined with the nation’s history and identity. Its significance stretches back to the early days of European settlement, when the lucrative fur trade, driven by the insatiable demand for beaver pelts in Europe, fueled…
On Feb. 15, 2015, this documentary was aired on the 50th anniversary of the Flag of Canada. The story is pertinent today on the 60th anniversary. Our maple leaf was raised over Parliament Hill in 1965, but not without controversy. Reg Sherren tells us the little known story of how the flag came to be….
Looking at animal tracks gives children a chance to observe, question, and think critically about what they see. Tracks present a mystery which piques curiosity and begs an answer. Looking for animal tracks is a great opportunity to turn off the devices and enjoy the outdoors while combining science and geography with investigation and inquiry….
