A rationale for the study of Canada by Americans is advocated in this paper. Among the justifications for the study are: our common geographical environment; our need to comparatively understand the cultural, economic, political, and social differences and similarities of the two countries; the part Canada can play in serving as a laboratory for…

The hydro-electric power development in northern Manitoba, Canada is a threat to the buried and unstudied record of prehistoric man. (FF)

Purpose: The study of patterns of residential mobility among individuals around the age of retirement has led to the recognition that for many reasons--climate and cost of living being the most frequently cited--settlement patterns of comparatively affluent retirees will often differ from those of the working-age population. Increasingly,…

Drawing from Father Biard's book, "Relation de la Nouvelle France," the article recounts the joys and trials of this man, who was one of the first two Jesuits in Canada. (Text is in French.) (DB)

As literature reveals both the connections of all the humanities and the continuity of Canadian life, it can provide the Canadian child with a means of fitting his private experiences into a broader context. These facts pose a challenge in creating a continuity between new high school introductory courses in Canadian literature and more advanced…

The materials listed in this bibliography of resources on black history are part of the collection of the Manitoba Education and Training Library. The materials on black history include both Canadian and U.S. listings in: (1) books (139 items); (2) multi-media kits (3 items); and (3) videos and films (9 items). The U.S. section also contains…