Thursday, July 24, 2008

Monday, December 3, 2007

Christopher Columbus



This is a cartoon from the early 1960's. How are Columbus and the Europeans portrayed in contrast to the First Peoples? What might First Peoples think of this video today? Post your comments...

John Cabot



The story of John Cabot's early exploration of Newfoundland and the effects this discovery had on it's people.

Jacques Cartier & The St. Lawrence River



The story of Jacques Cartier and his exploration of the St. Lawrence river.

Jacques Cartier Historica Minute



Jacques Cartier arrives in a native village - Canada

Jacques Cartier and Hochelaga



The story of Jacques Cartier's contact with the peoples of Hochelaga, near present day Montreal, and the assistance given his crew by the peoples of Stadacona.

Samuel de Champlain and Quebec



The story of Samuel de Champlain and his attempts to set up a French outpost at Quebec.